Experience

LINQ

• United States
• IT Services and IT Consulting
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Senior Payroll Specialist

  • Oct 2021 - Present

  Prepare and process the semi-monthly payroll which includes importing, auditing, processing and transmitting all payroll wages salary and hourly, deductions, reimbursements, bonuses, commissions and manual payments Review time and attendance timecards for hourly employees for discrepancies (missing hours, excessive overtime, missed punches, and missing lunch breaks) Research and resolve all payroll inquiries accurately and timely HRIS system maintenance updates including new hire set up, tax form updates, direct deposit changes, employee payroll and personnel changes, terminations, garnishments, and other functions Process and pay monthly payroll tax filings as needed Assist employees and managers with time and attendance issues, including PTO Act as liaison with departments, administrators and employees in answering questions, providing alternatives and facilitating decision-making Explain and/or update information regarding payroll policies and procedures, state and federal regulations and laws Weekly and monthly departmental reporting Show less



AmeriFirst Financial, Inc.

• United States
• Banking
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Payroll and Benefits Specialist

  • Feb 2021 - Oct 2021

  Enroll new and existing team members into benefits and 401k plans Enter and/or update benefit elections into ADP. Provide benefit and 401k vendors with new/updated team member information Assist with Open Enrollment. Reconcile monthly benefits billing invoices Prepare and distribute 401k enrollment packets Prepare and post 401k contributions semi-monthly within vendor's systems. Prepare and administer FMLA and STD policies Perform semi-monthly hourly, salary, commissioned and bonus payroll processes. Ensure each payroll is completed in a timely and accurate manner Review all monthly commission and bonus sheets for accuracy and completeness Audit time cards in accordance with company payroll policies Maintain payroll reports and maintenance files Prepare reconciliation of payroll accounts with Accounting Department Provide customer service to all team members and management to answer payroll questions and resolve issues Maintains compliance with federal/state/local laws to ensure integrity and confidentiality of files in accordance with HIPPA standards Process team member terminations Conduct new hire orientation related to payroll and benefits Show less



Canon Solutions America

• IT Services and IT Consulting
• 700 & Above Employee

• Human Resources Specialist

  • Dec 2012 - Jun 2020

  Administer and manage employee leaves (Personal, FMLA, STD, LTD, WC and RA’s) Calculate and process wages while on leaves Draft leave letters (FMLA Ineligibility/Exhaustion, Six Month and One Year Leave letters) Administer assigned functions, such as employment analysis, compensation studies, classification review and recruitment Collect, review and process new hire, rehire and termed paperwork Calculate and process manual checks for terminated employees for final pay states Update payroll and data changes (direct deposits, taxes, address/name, status changes) Process employment and unemployment verifications Process and manage employee garnishments and subpoenas Run time sheet audits, make adjustments and update work schedules Track trends and developments in assigned functional areas Conduct studies, perform research and prepare reports Lead and participate in HRIS related projects and develop business processes and procedures Liaison with benefit vendors and third-party administrators Maintain compliance with federal, state and local employment and benefits laws and regulations Work closely and collaboratively with Talent Acquisition and Business Partners Assist with annual benefit open enrollment and mid-year benefit changes Train employees and management on systems Audit and maintain confidential personnel files for over 5500 employees in the US Provide counsel to management and employees regarding pay decisions, policy and guideline interpretation Write, maintain and support a variety of reports or queries utilizing appropriate reporting tools. Develop standard reports for ongoing management needs Show less



Ethan Allen Global, Inc.

• United States
• Retail
• 700 & Above Employee

• Human Resources Administrator

  • Apr 2000 - Aug 2018

  Administer employee benefits programs including health, dental, life insurance, 401(k) and Aflac plans. Liaison with 401(k) TPA, benefit consultants, accountants and auditors Administer FMLA and COBRA policies Process Workers' Compensation and NJ/PA Disability claims Process Unemployment Compensation claims Manage and process biweekly payroll, monthly sales commissions and bonuses Maintain complete attendance records Maintain accuracy of vacation, sick and holiday time for all employees Responsible for maintenance and update of all policies related to employee benefits Responsible for resolving employee benefits and payroll issues Process paperwork for new hires and terminated employees Provide new hire sales orientation Audit and maintain confidential personnel files for 250 employees in PA & NJ Ensure compliance with all State and Federal laws and regulations Assist in managing accounts payable Liaison with vendors and banks Check financial records for accuracy Track and record financial transactions on a daily basis Process federal and state tax deposits Code, enter, pay and file company and miscellaneous invoices Reconcile bank statements for all accounts Show less



Princeton University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Payroll Associate

  • May 2012 - Dec 2012

  Process employee garnishments Process union dues Responsible for updating employee tax information Process employment verification Assist in processing biweekly/monthly payroll, adjustments and off-cycles Print, seal, sort and deliver payroll checks and advices Manage audit reports Responsible for resolving employee payroll and tax issues File W-2 forms and Non-Resident Tax forms Process employee garnishments Process union dues Responsible for updating employee tax information Process employment verification Assist in processing biweekly/monthly payroll, adjustments and off-cycles Print, seal, sort and deliver payroll checks and advices Manage audit reports Responsible for resolving employee payroll and tax issues File W-2 forms and Non-Resident Tax forms