Sharon Harris
Gainesville
Summary
Championed customer-centric initiatives by delivering unparalleled service and fostering strong client relationships. Oversaw payroll processing for mid to major market accounts, guaranteeing accuracy and timely delivery for diverse clients. Developed and executed process enhancements that transformed payroll operations for organizations.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
UKG Pro Payroll Specialist
Mosaic Consulting
07.2024 - Current
- Handle all aspects of payroll processes that includes but not limited to – account maintenance, set up, process payrolls – regular / off cycles, manual checks, adjustments, quarter end & year end processes, GL, Accruals, tax issues & discrepancies
- Implementing and mass updating employee data
- Streamlining client processes for efficiency
- Preform audits for better practices solutions
- UKG Pro Managed Services Certified, UKG Pro Canada Certified, Ready certified 06/2025
- July 2024 – current, Mosaic acquired D & E through buy out
- “We are here, so you can do more”
UKG Pro Payroll Specialist
D and E Consulting Solutions
01.2023 - Current
- Handle all aspects of payroll processes that includes but not limited to – account maintenance, set up, process payrolls – regular / off cycles, manual checks, adjustments, quarter end & year end processes, GL, Accruals, tax issues & discrepancies
- Implementing and mass updating employee data
- Streamlining client processes for efficiency
- Preform audits for better practices solutions
- UKG Pro Managed Services Certified, UKG Pro Canada Certified
- “We are here, so you can do more”
Sr. Payroll Specialist / Account Manager, FPC
UKG (Ultimate Kronos Group) (formally Ultimate Software & Accel HR)
03.2013 - 01.2023
- Process multiple client's payrolls and stock Payrolls for major accounts, from 500 to over 40,000 employees.
- Expertise in high volume
- Handle all aspects of payroll from start to finish for various pay cycles including off cycle payrolls and manual checks
- This includes time clocks imports, benefits data, etc., includes formatting and preparing for data entry
- Preform audits for payroll accuracy
- Prepare and send Bank files, tax files and various Benefit reporting data to specified agencies
- Handle Garnishments and remit payments timely
- Preform high volume production output of Pay Checks and Direct Deposit advices including client specific / custom shipments to ensure timely receipt to employees
- Trouble shoot and reconcile payroll issues
- Preform quarterly and year end balancing to ensure W2 accuracy
- Assist on special projects every chance I get
- Work closely with various teams to ensure payroll accuracy
- Created many automated procedures for various clients
- Handle client's independently thru all aspects of processing and year end processes & monthly calls
- Created balancing processes for quarter & year end to expedite processes
- Successfully moved clients from old processes to WEB based products
- Build strong relationships with clients, providing excellent service
- Train team members on accounts for back up
- Worked with team during onboarding of new client
- Preformed many adjustments, due to client's inaccurate data and due to COVID reporting issues, created team & worked closely with departments thru all phases to get W2C's issued, and data reported correctly
- Work with client on transitions for Banking and other vendors and their direct contacts
- Motivate and empower team members
- Extremely Detail oriented, highly organized and have deep problem-solving analytical skills
- Ensure timeliness and accuracy of payroll processes
- Easily adapt to changes without hesitation
- Successfully achieved the SR PR Badge 10/2020 & various other badges, completed a library of training classes
Sr. Payroll Specialist / Account Manager, FPC
Accel HR / acquired by Ultimate Software
03.2013 - 11.2013
- Process Payrolls for Major accounts, from 500 to over 5000 employees per company.
- Expertise in high volume. Handles all aspects of payroll from start to finish for various pay cycles. This includes imports from time clocks and spreadsheets for payroll accuracy.
- Prepare and send Bank files and Tax files to specified agencies.
- Handle Garnishments and remit payments timely.
- Maintain production processes to ensure timely receipt of checks and direct deposit advices for employees.
Payroll Specialist
Ovation Payroll / Heartland Payment Systems
02.2011 - 03.2013
- Successfully maintained over 275 clients on my base - thrive on extremely high volume. Includes but not limited to maintenance, GL, Accruals, tax issues & discrepancies, yearend processes, etc. Processing timely and accurate payrolls for all pay cycles. Provide superior Customer Service, building relationships and bonds with my clients
Education
BS - Accounting, Business Management
Georgia Piedmont Technical College
01.1980
Accounting - Accounting and Business/Management
Dekalb Technical College
01.1980
Skills
- Oversaw payroll operations to ensure timely and accurate compensation for all employees Managed payroll-related inquiries and resolved issues to maintain employee satisfaction Collaborated with HR to align payroll processes with organizational policies
- Managed benefits administration functions to support organizational objectives and enhance workforce engagement
- Oversaw employee benefits administration to enhance workforce satisfaction Collaborated with HR teams to optimize benefits offerings and streamline enrollment procedures Developed training materials to educate staff on available benefits
- Executed financial record-keeping and reporting processes to support organizational fiscal health
Certification
- FPC
- Sr. Payroll Specialist
- UKG Pro Manage Services Certified
- UKG Pro Canada Certified
Contact
bufordsharon@aol.com / www.linkedin.com/in/Sharon-harris-3372b847
Timeline
UKG Pro Payroll Specialist
Mosaic Consulting
07.2024 - Current
UKG Pro Payroll Specialist
D and E Consulting Solutions
01.2023 - Current
Sr. Payroll Specialist / Account Manager, FPC
UKG (Ultimate Kronos Group) (formally Ultimate Software & Accel HR)
03.2013 - 01.2023
Sr. Payroll Specialist / Account Manager, FPC
Accel HR / acquired by Ultimate Software
03.2013 - 11.2013
Payroll Specialist
Ovation Payroll / Heartland Payment Systems
02.2011 - 03.2013
BS - Accounting, Business Management
Georgia Piedmont Technical College
Accounting - Accounting and Business/Management
Dekalb Technical College