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Dawna Aleman is a seasoned HR professional with 20+ years of experience in payroll, human resources, and benefits administration. She has managed daily budget activities, provided financial leadership, and oversaw payroll operations for top-performing school districts in Texas. Dawna holds an MBA and a BBA from Texas A&M University–Central Texas and Temple College.

Experience

    • United States
    • Primary and Secondary Education
    • 500 - 600 Employee
    • Director of Budget and Compliance
      • Oct 2022 - Present

      Perform and manage daily budget activities and assist with annual and long-term budgeting. Ensure budgeting activities are in compliance with applicable federal, state, local laws and regulations. Provided financial services leadership, and information to school district personnel.

    • Payroll Supervisor
      • Sep 2008 - Oct 2022

      Provides overall leadership and strategic direction for TISD’s payroll departmentPromotes an environment of collaboration in addition to creating a culture focused on providing excellence and accuracy in all payroll aspectsOversees Biweekly and Processes Monthly payroll run that supports payroll operationsDevelops payroll policies, procedures, and business processes that are compliant, innovative, and a representative of public-school education best practicesDirects and oversees all operations of Payroll Services, including training, hiring, and supervising staff members, coordinating payroll processes to ensure timeliness and accuracy of payments, reporting remittances of insurances, retirement, and taxes.Teacher Retirement Service District Reporting OfficialProcesses, audit, and submit various federal and state reports or forms (941 quarterly employer’s tax return, Texas unemployment reporting, Texas new hire, W2s employees’ income tax statement, and child support termination notices)Process monthly and annual TerminationsAllocates State, Local, Non-Contract leave annuallyProcesses fiscal year end and calendar year end payroll reportsProcesses payroll payables (salary accruals) during summer monthsProvides various financial reports to senior leadership for financial, auditing, informational purposesImplemented electronic software Service Records, payroll tax payments, child support payments and TRS Texnet payments electronicallyImplemented System Conversion from Sage Weidenhammer systems to SkywardCreates strategic alliances with campus leaders, business office personnel, and human resources personnel.

    • HR/ Payroll Specialist
      • May 2005 - Sep 2008
      • Jarrell, Texas

      Direct and managed the payroll and human resource department. Performed salary and benefits analysis. Prepared salary budget/analysis information for the district’s Superintendent Maintained Personnel and Payroll Records. Processed payroll for all staff members (monthly payroll)Entered employee demographics, salary amounts, benefits, and tax tables. Processed Teacher Service Records. Processed Employment Verification Letters. Established electronic timekeeping system, Time Clock Plus. Processed, audited, and submitted various federal and state reports or forms (941 quarterly employer’s tax, Texas unemployment reporting, Texas new hire, W2s employees’ income tax statement, and child support termination notices)

    • AP/ Payroll Manager
      • Mar 1999 - May 2005
      • Belton, Texas

      Processed payroll for all staff members (bi-weekly payroll). Processed accounts payable for hospital, clinic, and charter school. Established electronic direct deposit through AS400 server, used a dial-up modem, and Time and attendance timekeeping system that interface with Healthcare Management payroll system. Bank Reconciliation for payroll and accounts payable. Processed various reports for federal and state agencies (sales tax, 941 quarterly employer’s tax return, Texas unemployment reporting, child support termination notices, and Texas new hire). Compiled financial information for the Chief Financial Officer- projecting patient revenue based on patient census trends. Processed month-end, fiscal year-end, and Calendar year-end financial accruals.

Education

  • 2021 - 2024
    Texas A&M University–Central Texas
    Master of Business Administration - MBA, Human Resources Management and Services
  • 2015 - 2019
    Texas A&M University–Central Texas
    Bachelor of Business Administration - BBA, Human Resources Management and Services
  • 2012 - 2014
    Temple College
    Associate degree, General Studies

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