William K. Billups
Amityville
Summary
Results-driven Payroll Specialist with over 8 years of experience in payroll processing, compliance, and system optimization. Adept at managing multi-state payroll, ensuring regulatory compliance, and streamlining payroll processes to improve efficiency. Proven ability to collaborate cross-functionally with HR, Finance, and IT teams to enhance payroll systems and policies. Expertise in Workday HR/Payroll, ADP Workforce Now, and payroll tax compliance.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Payroll Specialist
Epilepsy Foundation of Long Island
09.2019 - Current
- Manage payroll processing for 800+ employees, ensuring accuracy and compliance with federal, state, and local regulations
- Utilize Workday HR/Payroll and ADP Workforce Now to oversee timekeeping, process payroll, and generate reports
- Reduced payroll error rate from 70% to
- Implemented streamlined reporting procedures, reducing human error by 90%
- Reconcile all ADP invoices and process payment instructions
- Assist in payroll audits, compliance initiatives, and tax credit analyses
- Led payroll process automation initiatives to enhance accuracy and efficiency
Contract Payroll Administrator
Robert Half | Golden Krust Bakery Inc.
01.2019 - 07.2019
- Processed payroll for 400+ employees, ensuring compliance with internal and external audit requirements
- Audited payroll transactions to identify discrepancies and resolve issues proactively
- Created direct deposit uploads and managed positive pay files
- Developed an organized filing system for timesheets, reports, and employee records
Contract Payroll Specialist
Winter Wyman | Publicis Groupe
08.2018 - 12.2018
- Managed multi-state payroll processing for 7,000 employees
- Audited payroll data for accuracy and compliance, ensuring proper coding and financial reporting
- Processed special payments such as severance and manual checks using ADP EV5
- Developed and submitted payroll reports using PeopleSoft Query and Excel
- Led payroll compliance audits and managed payroll taxation projects across multiple states
Contract Payroll Analyst
Advantage Staffing | Emblem Health
02.2018 - 06.2018
- Administered weekly union payroll for 2,000+ employees
- Processed various payroll transactions, including severance, bonuses, and reimbursements in ADP EV5
- Maintained payroll records, including tax adjustments, garnishments, and direct deposit changes
- Collaborated with HR and IT teams on payroll process improvements within Workday
Payroll Coordinator
CBS Corporation Inc.
08.2017 - 11.2017
- Processed biweekly and weekly payroll for CBS Sports Network
- Conducted pre- and post-payroll audits to ensure data accuracy
- Filed federal, state, and local tax returns quarterly
Payroll Coordinator
The Institute for Family Health
02.2017 - 08.2017
- Processed payroll for union and non-union employees
- Maintained compliance with NYS union contracts and regulations
- Managed reporting for pension, health insurance, and union dues
Senior Payroll Specialist
FedCap Rehabilitation Services Inc.
02.2015 - 02.2017
- Ensured accurate biweekly payroll processing for employees using ADP EV5 & Time Saver
- Conducted audits to maintain compliance and accuracy in payroll transactions
- Managed payroll-related accounting activities, including journal entries and reconciliations
Education
Business -
Suffolk County Community College
Brentwood, New York01.2022
Skills
- Workday HR/Payroll
- ADP Workforce Now
- PeopleSoft
- Kronos
- Ceridian
- Oracle/JDE
- Multi-state payroll tax compliance
- 401(k) audits
- Worker’s comp audits
- Payroll automation
- Efficiency enhancements
- Error reduction strategies
- Microsoft Excel (Advanced)
- Payroll Reconciliations
- Tax Reporting
- Strong analytical ability
- Excellent communication
- Problem-solving mindset
- Ability to work in fast-paced environments
- Payroll processing
- New hire processing
- Time sheet review
- Payroll administration
- Payroll auditing
- Spreadsheet creation
- Interpersonal and written communication
- Employee file maintenance
- Exceptional Microsoft Excel skills
- Data reconciliation
- Processing wage withholding orders
- Record keeping
- ADP
- Data auditing assistance
- Policy adherence
- Audit support
- Journal entry preparation
- Report preparation
- General ledger posting
- Ten-key operator
- Multi-state payroll
- PTO accrual
- Federal and state tax regulations
- New employee processing
- Payroll reviews
- Payroll policies and procedures
- Deductions documentation
- Wage garnishments
- Garnishment processing
- Daily payroll activities
- Payroll documentation
- Attention to detail
- Data entry
- Decision-making
- Critical thinking
- Pay adjustments
- Time tracking and review
Certification
- Workday Basics Series (Coursera - Verified)
- Workday in Action Series (Coursera - Verified)
Accomplishments
- Reduced payroll errors from 70% to
- Successfully streamlined reporting processes, reducing human error by 90%.
- Led payroll audits and compliance initiatives, ensuring adherence to all tax regulations.
- Partnered with HR and IT teams to improve payroll processing within Workday and ADP.
- Managed payroll process automation projects to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
Timeline
Payroll Specialist
Epilepsy Foundation of Long Island
09.2019 - Current
Contract Payroll Administrator
Robert Half | Golden Krust Bakery Inc.
01.2019 - 07.2019
Contract Payroll Specialist
Winter Wyman | Publicis Groupe
08.2018 - 12.2018
Contract Payroll Analyst
Advantage Staffing | Emblem Health
02.2018 - 06.2018
Payroll Coordinator
CBS Corporation Inc.
08.2017 - 11.2017
Payroll Coordinator
The Institute for Family Health
02.2017 - 08.2017
Senior Payroll Specialist
FedCap Rehabilitation Services Inc.
02.2015 - 02.2017
- Workday Basics Series (Coursera - Verified)
- Workday in Action Series (Coursera - Verified)
Business -
Suffolk County Community College
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