Experienced leader with strong background in guiding teams, managing complex projects, and achieving strategic objectives. Excels in developing efficient processes, ensuring high standards, and aligning efforts with organizational goals. Known for collaborative approach and commitment to excellence.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Payroll Special Projects Manager
AccountingDepartment.com
05.2024 - Current
Company Contact for Payroll Support: Benefits Support, 401K questions, Wage Garnishments, Severance Pay, Onboarding and Termination Information
Payroll Company Trainer: Setup, ongoing support, problem resolution, implementation and utilization.
Managing the payroll team.
Multi-State Payroll, time keeping, garnishments, and payroll tax support.
Planning and implementing payroll special projects.
Conduct client needs assessment.
Training and development.
Provide payroll support for various payroll vendors (ADP, PayChex, QBO, Gusto, etc.).
Auditing client payroll to ensure accurate and timely processing (100+ clients).
Senior Payroll Manager
C2 Education
02.2022 - 03.2024
Payroll management for corporate and field services offices.
Payroll training for payroll team, HR, Benefits, other members of management, and field operations employees.
Monthly Billing & Reporting to include: Multi-State Labor Statics, Fidelity, Cigna, Benefit Harbor, Anthem, and HealthEquity.
Company Contact for Payroll Support: Benefits Support, 401K questions, Wage Garnishments, Severance Pay, Onboarding and Termination Information
Paycom Company Trainer: Setup, ongoing support, problem resolution, implementation and utilization.
Bi-Weekly payroll processing for over 1500 exempt and non-exempt employees in Paycom BETi.
Multi-State Payroll, (Bi-Weekly) Time Keeping, garnishments, and payroll taxes.
Benefits enrollment and support, Processing transfers, promotions and terminations, grievance resolution.
Facilitated COLA Raises for qualified employees.
Placed systems, processes and audits in place to improve company overall
Full-Time Managerial Level Payroll, Benefits, HRIS, & Compensation Consultant for various organizations throughout Atlanta
Director, Human Resources, Payroll and Benefits
Artera/PowerTeam Services (Consulting Opportunity with Robert Half)
09.2019 - 10.2021
Payroll and Benefits management for 7 Artera/PowerTeam Services offices.
Provided training for Two company new hires: Director of Compensation/Benefits and Director of Payroll/HRIS
Monthly Billing & Reporting to include: Cigna, UHC, Benefit Harbor, Anthem, Hartford, EyeMed, Fidelity, and HealthEquity.
Company Contact for Benefits Support: Benefits Enrollment & Support, 401K questions, Wage Garnishments, Severance Pay, Onboarding and Termination Information
ADP Company Trainer: Setup, ongoing support, and problem resolution.
Weekly payroll processing for over 200 exempt and non-exempt employees in ADP Workforce Now.
Multi-State Payroll, (Weekly & Bi-Weekly) Time Keeping, garnishments, and payroll taxes.
Benefits enrollment and support, Processing transfers, promotions and terminations, grievance resolution.
Assisting with a 401K project using Excel (Pivot Tables/VLOOKUP’s)
Senior Payroll and Human Resource Generalist
The Atlanta Cheesecake Company (Consulting Opportunity with Robert Half)
01.2019 - 09.2019
Weekly payroll processing for over 350 exempt and non-exempt employees in ADP.
Benefits enrollment and support, Processing transfers, promotions and terminations, grievance resolution.
Full Onboarding; Recruiting and placement of employees, Screening job applicants, Conducting interviews and orientations.
Resolve client issues, Completing executive reports, One on one client support, and Resolving client related issues.
E-verify, Maintaining personnel files, File audits, Preparing government reports
Working with and leading team of 10 people
Ensure compliance of legal requirement
Senior Payroll Specialist
Strategic Link Consulting (Consulting Opportunity with Robert Half)
10.2016 - 12.2018
Weekly payroll processing for over 450 International exempt and non-exempt employees.
Benefits enrollment and support, Processing transfers, promotions and terminations, grievance resolution.
Full Onboarding; Recruiting and placement of employees, Screening job applicants, Conducting interviews and orientations.
Resolve client issues, Completing executive reports, One on one client support, and Resolving client related issues.
Senior Payroll Specialist
iSolved (Consulting Opportunity with Robert Half)
03.2018 - 09.2018
Full Cycle Multi-State Weekly payroll processing for over 350 exempt and non-exempt employees.
Benefits enrollment and support, Processing transfers, promotions and terminations, grievance resolution.
Full Onboarding; Recruiting and placement of employees, Screening job applicants, Conducting interviews and orientations.
Resolve client issues, Completing executive reports, One on one client support, and Resolving client related issues.
Payroll Specialist
ADP
03.2017 - 02.2018
Process payroll for large accounts
Resolve client issues
Assisting with ADP implementation
Resolve employee related issues
Payroll Manager
BAYADA Home Care
05.2016 - 02.2017
Manage office and field staff
Human Resources
Process Payroll and Billing
Employee training
Manage client caseloads and schedule
Benefits Administrator
Home Instead Senior Care
03.2012 - 04.2016
Manage team of 70+ professionals.
Resolve employment related disputes through proactive communication.
Analyze and modify compensation and benefits policies to establish competitive programs and ensure compliance with legal requirements.
Handle under-staffing, disputes, terminating employees and administering disciplinary procedures.
Represent organization at personnel-related hearings and investigations.
Education
B.S. - Business Administration
University of Phoenix online
01.2008
Skills
Innovation and creativity
Project scheduling
Risk assessment
Processes and procedures
Compensation and benefits
Professional development
Implementation process management
Employee onboarding
Timeline
Payroll Special Projects Manager
AccountingDepartment.com
05.2024 - Current
Senior Payroll Manager
C2 Education
02.2022 - 03.2024
Director, Human Resources, Payroll and Benefits
Artera/PowerTeam Services (Consulting Opportunity with Robert Half)
09.2019 - 10.2021
Senior Payroll and Human Resource Generalist
The Atlanta Cheesecake Company (Consulting Opportunity with Robert Half)