WADNER OLIVIER
Palm Bay,FL
Summary
Seeking a full time remote opportunity for growth and new challenges. Detail-oriented payroll and HR professional with over 15 years of experience in payroll operations, HRIS, and accounting. Proven ability to manage sensitive information accurately while enhancing processes through strong analytical skills. Adaptable and efficient in remote work environments, quickly mastering new systems to drive organizational success.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Payroll Accountant
Christian Care Ministry
Melbourne, Florida
03.2026 - Current
- Processing payroll for 600 employees by verifying data to ensure timely and accurate employee payments.
- Maintaining precise payroll records and prepared reports for management insights.
- Reconciles payroll accounts, promptly resolving discrepancies.
- Ensures compliance with federal and state regulations through effective payroll management.
- Submits and creates monthly journal entries to Accounts Payable for various payroll benefits, including vision, health, dental, FSA, and HSA etc...
- Collaborates with HR to uphold accurate employee data and payroll records such as FMLA and STD.
- Addresses employee inquiries regarding payroll issues to foster clear communication.
- Supporting audits related to payroll and benefits for thorough compliance verification.
Sr. Payroll Staff Accountant
City of Cocoa
Cocoa, FL
12.2024 - 02.2026
- Executed payroll documentation and distribution for over 400 employees in Central Square, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
- Ensured timely processing, reconciliation, and transmission of taxes, benefits, and garnishments.
- Reviewed timecards in Kronos (UKG) and imported data into Naviline for payroll processing.
- Generated and analyzed time detail reports in Kronos (UKG) to validate total hours worked.
- Verified timecard reports against payroll records to maintain accuracy in employee counts.
- Coordinated closely with Human Resources on new hires, benefits, terminations, and employee verification.
- Collaborated with various unions on contracts and pension plans to ensure compliance.
- Prepared biweekly payroll journal entries and vendor files, issuing checks for timely disbursement.
Senior Payroll/HR Specialist – Long Term Contract
ABB E-Mobility
01.2024 - 11.2024
- Collaborated with global team and outsourced payroll provider to enhance payroll accuracy for USA, Canada, U.K., and France.
- Executed data entry in SuccessFactors system, ensuring data integrity and compliance across multiple regions.
- Provided HR service support to HR community managers and employees, addressing inquiries and improving service delivery.
- Streamlined existing processes based on customer feedback and experience.
- Consulted on policies and standards for assigned processes to internal customers.
- Recorded and managed employee inquiries using ticketing tool Jira.
- Maintained consistency in remote operations across multiple regions.
Payroll Analyst – Relocated to FL
Boston Consulting Group
Boston, MA
11.2021 - 12.2023
- Processed US multi-state & Canada for approximately 6,500 employees using ADP Enterprise and Workday.
- In charge of processing our global payroll for our employees working overseas through our Global Mobility payroll.
- Audited data entry into payroll system for multi-state wage reporting compliance.
- Ensured all transactions are processed in a timely and accurate manner in accordance with BCG policies and procedures.
- Delivered high-level customer service to internal and external customers and governmental agencies.
- Assisted with requests such as Certificate of Coverage application, Hypothetical taxes, year-end tax entries recorded on W2’s, foreign exchange rate usage and adjustments for employees paid in non-US currencies.
- Managed intercompany invoice processing, ensuring accuracy and compliance with financial regulations and reconciliation for Tax Equalization.
- Generated Tax 400 reports to be used to allocate supplemental payments.
- Acted as primary backup payroll processor and performed additional duties and special projects.
Payroll/HR Generalist – Acquired by Boston College
Pine Manor College
Brookline, MA
12.2020 - 10.2021
- Prepared, processed, and reconciled accurate bi-weekly payroll for 400+ hourly, salaried, and adjunct employees using Paycom and Workday.
- Updated and maintained payroll and HRIS systems for new hires and active employees, ensuring accurate records management.
- Coordinated monthly and end-of-year compliance (ACA) checklist through Paycom, ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements.
- Assisted in annual finance audit process, including Worker’s Compensation, Payroll, and 403B audits with Fidelity and TIAA, contributing to compliance and accuracy.
- Managed onboarding of full-time, part-time, stipend and adjunct employees, as well as student workers.
- Supported the recruiting process from the beginning to end in collaboration with the hiring manager.
- Managed the Tuition Exchange program in collaboration with Financial Aid to provide scholarship opportunities for the dependents of eligible faculty and staff at all Tuition Exchange member schools.
Payroll Analyst – Long Term Contract
UniFirst Corporation
Wilmington, MA
10.2018 - 11.2020
- Processed and maintained weekly and bi-weekly, multi-state payroll for 4,500 hourly, commission and salaried employees.
- Generated and reviewed quality control reports to detect and prevent payroll errors, enhancing overall accuracy.
- Updated employee records in PeopleSoft and ADP, including direct deposits, address changes, wage garnishments, and employee tax information.
- Reviewed new hires, terminations, and transfers for accuracy, ensuring timely completion and processing of necessary forms.
- Provided answers for payroll, benefits, taxes and related inquiries to employees and leadership.
- Worked closely with the HRIS team, provided research, analysis, and recommendations to HRIS/Payroll projects from the concept through implementation (i.e., Kronos for time and attendance, Taleo for on-boarding/internal transfers).
- Managed log of payroll banking transactions rejected direct deposits and took necessary steps to update and reissue.
- Supported locations and teams on payroll-related tasks and projects, facilitating smooth operational processes.
Payroll/Accounting Specialist – Contract to Hire
The Trustees
Boston, MA
07.2017 - 10.2018
- Processed bi-weekly payroll for 900+ employees including full-time, part-time staff and seasonal staff using Workday and ADP Enterprise.
- Served as primary contact for payroll inquiries, delivering customer service to employees and management to resolve issues effectively.
- Trained employees and supervisors on Time and Attendance procedures to enhance payroll accuracy and compliance.
- Ran payroll reports for budgeting, invoicing, expenses, time off requests, audit, and HR.
- Recorded and reported payroll-related transactions such as GL entries.
- Prepared weekly and monthly journal entries for vacation, fringe, and payroll accruals.
- Assisted with 3 ABC’s, W2s, 1099 filings and other annual tax reports.
- Audited and processed invoices, resolving discrepancies and approving payments to ensure timely vendor compensation.
- Deposited checks and cash into the operating account to ensure accurate financial records. and maintained the operating account.
Payroll Specialist
Randstad Professionals.US
Woburn, MA
04.2011 - 10.2014
- Processed accurate and timely payroll for 700+ external employees, including staff consultants and independent contractors in accordance with applicable laws through ADP Enterprise and Workday.
- Audited payroll reports for accuracy and compliance, certifying quality and validating appropriate signatures.
- Verified timesheets, invoices, and receipts to ensure compliance and accuracy of submitted documentation.
- Calculated garnishments and provided timely and accurate submission to AP for payment.
- Stopped payment on lost or missing checks and reissued paychecks in a timely manner.
- Collaborated with collections department to investigate and resolve unpaid or short-paid invoices.
- Answered phone calls from clients, candidates, and branches.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Atlantic Union College
South Lancaster, MA05-2009
Associate Degree - Accounting
Atlantic Union College
South Lancaster, MA05-2009
Skills
- Payroll processing
- NetSuite
- Journal entry preparation
- Payroll journal entries
- Account reconciliation
- Kronos (UKG)
- Paycom
- Adobe
- ADP Workforce Now
- PeopleSoft HCM
- Naveline (Central Square)
- Success Factors
- Taleo
- Accounting & Finance: Experience with General Ledger, Month-End Close, Audit Preparation, Reconciliation
- Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Word, OneNote)
- Outlook
- Teams & Zoom
- QuickBooks Online
LANGUAGES
Native Haitian Creole, Fluent English
CONTRACT ROLES – Long Term
- Fresenius Medical Care – Payroll Coordinator – Waltham, MA (11/2014-10/2015)
- Oxford Global Resources – Payroll Specialist/Auditor – Beverly, MA (10/2015-11/2016)
- Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center – Payroll Specialist 11/2016 – 07/2017
Timeline
Payroll Accountant
Christian Care Ministry
03.2026 - Current
Sr. Payroll Staff Accountant
City of Cocoa
12.2024 - 02.2026
Senior Payroll/HR Specialist – Long Term Contract
ABB E-Mobility
01.2024 - 11.2024
Payroll Analyst – Relocated to FL
Boston Consulting Group
11.2021 - 12.2023
Payroll/HR Generalist – Acquired by Boston College
Pine Manor College
12.2020 - 10.2021
Payroll Analyst – Long Term Contract
UniFirst Corporation
10.2018 - 11.2020
Payroll/Accounting Specialist – Contract to Hire
The Trustees
07.2017 - 10.2018
Payroll Specialist
Randstad Professionals.US
04.2011 - 10.2014
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Atlantic Union College
Associate Degree - Accounting
Atlantic Union College