ISAIAH BROWN
Atlanta,GA
Summary
Results-driven Payroll Systems Administrator with an MBA and ongoing Master’s in Cybersecurity, offering extensive expertise in payroll operations, tax compliance, and HR systems such as Workday and ADP. Proven ability to manage complex infrastructures and data center operations while implementing and maintaining software solutions. Strong analytical skills and a commitment to operational excellence facilitate effective problem-solving and innovative thinking. Dedicated to delivering best-in-class service through exceptional troubleshooting, communication, and collaboration skills within a forward-thinking organization.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Payroll Systems Administrator
Northeast Georgia Health System
01.2024 - Current
- Lead analytical audits pre- and post-payroll to ensure data integrity across departments.
- Manage tax compliance for F-1 and J-1 visa employees, ensuring proper classification and adherence to federal guidelines.
- Interface with federal, state, and local agencies to resolve tax issues including agency notices, tax setup discrepancies, and e-file rejections.
- Collaborate with Workday and ADP systems to streamline payroll processes and integrate updates.
- Coordinate with HR, IT, and Finance teams to align payroll operations with organizational goals.
Payroll Specialist
S.K Battery
12.2022 - 11.2023
- Administered weekly and biweekly payroll for a team of 40+ employees while maintaining compliance with labor laws.
- Reconciled discrepancies in timesheets and payroll data, improving accuracy by 25%.
- Created SOPs to support future payroll onboarding and tax documentation processes.
- Supported internal audits by providing payroll records and summaries with full documentation.
Payroll Coordinator
ADP
01.2018 - 05.2022
- Managed payroll data entry and processing for 1000 employees to comply with predetermined company guidelines.
- Reviewed time records for 1500 employees to verify accuracy of information.
- Verified and submitted timekeeping information for accurate and efficient payroll processing.
- Performed calculations in overtime, vacation, and sick hours to provide accurate data to payroll processing database.
Education
Master of Science - Cybersecurity
Edward Waters University
01.2026
Master of Business Administration - undefined
Edward Waters University
01.2025
Bachelor of Business Administration - undefined
Edward Waters University
01.2024
Skills
- Strong knowledge of injury prevention Payroll Platforms: Workday, ADP
- Tax Expertise: Tax Form Setup (W-2, 1099), F-1/J-1 Visa Tax Classification
- Analytical Tools: Microsoft Excel (VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables, Conditional Formatting)
- Compliance: Multi-state Payroll Laws, IRS e-File, State Agency Coordination
- Reporting & Reconciliation: Payroll Variance Analysis, Earnings Audits, Year-End Close
- Technical solution development
- New program installations
- Infrastructure upgrading
- Off boarding and onboarding
- SQL programming
- Python
Certification
- CompTIA Security+ (Expected Fall 2025)
- Certified in Cybersecurity (CC) - Expected Fall 2025
- Paralegal Certification - (Expected Fall 2026)
- Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) – (Expected Spring 2025)
Timeline
Payroll Systems Administrator
Northeast Georgia Health System
01.2024 - Current
Payroll Specialist
S.K Battery
12.2022 - 11.2023
Payroll Coordinator
ADP
01.2018 - 05.2022
Master of Business Administration - undefined
Edward Waters University
Bachelor of Business Administration - undefined
Edward Waters University
Master of Science - Cybersecurity
Edward Waters University
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