Payroll Manager

• Aug 2022 - Present

People Business Partner

• Nov 2021 - Aug 2022

Payroll Manager

• Nov 2017 - Nov 2021

Payroll Supervisor

• May 2017 - Nov 2017

Direct the payroll processing of over 15,000 multi- state weekly and bi-weekly employees. Review and approve all payroll transactions. Manage activities of three Payroll Specialist and two Payroll Garnishment Specialist. Reconcile payroll ACH counts bi-weekly. Set-up new associate’s in time keeping system. • Ensure all payroll transactions are in compliance (SOX) • Facilitate weekly team meetings to ensure accurate and proficient payroll processing. • Assist in identifying new processes and new initiatives • Responsible for calculation and entry of all manual checks • Review, approve and record stock and stipend payments Show less

Senior Payroll

• Jan 2016 - May 2017

Manages payroll tax for Fossil Stores, Fossil Partners and Arrow Merchandising spanning over 40 states, Canada and Puerto Rico. Prepares Federal, State Unemployment, State Income Tax and Local tax returns for payment as required on a weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual basis. Administers garnishments, verifications and income request for all 3 entities. Maintains Work State accuracy for offsite Stores and Arrow employees. Monitors and updates State Unemployment rates annually. Field all payroll related tax questions. • Analyzed and resolved all outstanding tax notices for 5 separate entities dating back to 2012. Contacted appropriate agencies identified and prepared necessary filings and paperwork to resolve outstanding tax liabilities or issues. • Created and implemented quarterly and year end reconciliation process that cut down on quarterly amendments and W2-C’s. • Implemented new yearly SUI reconciliation to be completed by Q1 to ensure SUI rates are updated and maintained for current year payrolls. Confirm updates are reflected in all necessary payroll systems. • Researched all Fossil Stores locations for local jurisdictions. Opened, prepared and filed necessary forms per tax jurisdiction guidelines. Partnered with HRIS and HR Operations to execute local tax jurisdiction upload and testing for both SAP and KENEXA. Updated ADP Tax Profiles to include new tax jurisdictions and ensure compliance moving forward. Show less

Payroll Supervisor

• Jun 2014 - Dec 2015

Payroll Management:  Directed in-house payroll processing for 1000+employees  Compile and perform complex analysis of payroll data for C-level Executives  Conduct detailed auditing of all payroll transactions for approval  Troubleshoot and resolve any issues before final payroll posting  Responsible for compiling biweekly payroll General Ledger reports for entry  Execute all garnishments, tax levies and support orders.  Manage ACH reversal process, recalls and stop payments  Work directly with Human Resources on recruitment, pay increases, bonus payments, terminations and leaves of absence  Assisted in development of HR/Payroll Handbook distributed company wide Payroll Tax & Reporting:  Review reconcile quarterly 941, state income taxes, state unemployment and annual 940 returns  Perform audit of W-4’s, payroll balance sheet and accounts, quarterly filings, YTD earnings, and all year-end transactions  Administration & reconciliation of tax filings for assigned legal entities  Maintain complete understanding of all applicable federal/state wage laws covering 15 states relating to payroll, including garnishments, benefits and taxes  Reconcile and process annual W-2 filings and W-2 correctionsfor entire organization Benefits Management:  Organized daily administration of the 401K plan including but not limited to, processing employee automatic enrollment, maintaining plan records and compiling associated reports  Responsible for managing, reconciling and remitting 401K funds  Provide reports to 401K plan sponsor for annual discrimination and limit testing  Manage and process the annual 401K audit and assist in gathering 5500 filing data  Maintain accurate records of PTO, Accruals and other payroll related records. Show less

Payroll and Accounting Specialist

• Jun 2013 - Jun 2014

Payroll Administration: Processed biweekly payroll for 1000+ employees  Verified and entered all new employee information  Processed all employee related maintenance including tax withholding's, direct deposits, benefit deductions, rate changes terminations  Created ADP training/processing manual for new payroll employees  Point of contact for all questions concerning payroll and payroll processing  Processed terminations and final pay per state requirements  Assisted management in resolving all payroll discrepancies Accounting: Researched and Posted incoming revenues for both company and employee commissions  Reconciled bank accounts, charts and payments to prepare for month-end  Review, deposit, and code incoming vendor payments and accurately post to invoices through accounting software  Researched and posted all outstanding commission claims  Created commission research tracking process  Assisted in month- end closing Show less

Spa Manager

• Jun 2010 - Jun 2013

Payroll and Accounting:  Reviewed and audited closing reports as well as reconciling monthly payroll statements  Organized and assisted in monthly revenue meetings  Distributedmonthly payroll checks  Handled payroll commission calculations  Initiated and manage all employee paperwork is accurately filled out and inputted into the payroll system  Reviewed and update employee timecards for accuracy Operations: Ensured daily operation ran effortlessly  Personally responsible for oversight of all floor personnel  Designed and promoted various strategies for loss prevention  Performed all administrative processing including transacting payments and oversight of all events  Handled all memos and contact with upper level management  Maintained up-to-date inventory of product lines and material  Served as primary point-of-contact for all concerned with inventory replenishment, product shipment, special orders and pricing Show less