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Emily Schmitt CPP

HR & Payroll Manager Profile

ad30cp@r.postjobfree.com • 520-***-****

Tucson, AZ

Summary

Experienced and detail-oriented Payroll Specialist with a proven track record of efficiently coordinating complex payroll operations. Diligent and proactive in ensuring accurate processing of employee compensation, tax compliance, and benefit administration. Highly organized and skilled in managing HR functions, including employee onboarding, benefits enrollment, and compliance reporting. Exceptional problem-solving abilities combined with a strong commitment to fostering a productive and compliant workplace.

Areas of Expertise

Payroll Processing

HRIS

Tax Compliance

Benefits Administration

HR Policies & Procedures

Data Analysis

Leadership & Team Development

Legal Compliance & Regulations

Communication & Relationship Building

Professional Experience

Asarco LLC, Tucson, AZ August 2015 – Present

Lead Payroll Specialist, July 2021 – Present

Manage payroll funding and wires, handle 401k funding and wires, update 401k contributions and loans, and year-end reporting. Review and release W2 forms, monitor and update benefits per pay period, and approve all payrolls for processing. Oversee reconciliation and payment of payroll/benefit vendors and prepare and transmit state and federal quarterly and annual reports. Coordinate, supervise, organize, monitor, troubleshoot, and plan payroll processing functions.

● Successfully spearheaded full implementation of new program, leading to ADP assuming control of WGPS program entirely and thereby granting employees more free time, while also enabling increased focus on employee supervision and management.

Payroll Practitioner II, August 2015 – June 2021

Gathered, organized, and input payroll data within set deadlines, handling payroll for various frequency periods, verifying and reconciling payroll data before transmission. Updated payroll records (e.g., benefits, 401K, deductions), managed employee status changes, addressed pay-related concerns, and ensured knowledge of payroll procedures, company policies, and union contracts. Resolved pay adjustments due to errors or retroactive changes, prepared payroll vouchers and requests, and handled verification of employment and garnishment reporting. Maintained confidentiality of payroll information, assisted HR, timekeepers, and field accountants with payroll matters, and completing month-end entries and processing garnishments, child support, and levies.

● Proactively assumed additional job functions during strike, to maintain productivity and revenue, preventing need to hire additional staff during that challenging period. Broadpath Healthcare Solutions, Tucson, AZ April 2015 – August 2015 Payroll Assistant (Contract Assignment)

Conducted daily payroll operations using ADP and QuickBooks, overseeing workflow to ensure accurate and timely processing of payroll transactions. Verified and validated payroll data before transmission, understood taxation of employer-paid benefits, calculated garnishments correctly and ensured compliance. Addressed unclaimed property payroll checks compliance, handling year-end reporting as required (W-2, W-2c, etc.). Reconciled payroll with QuickBooks and operational reports as needed, managed monthly bank statement reconciliation with ADP, and imported HR files for all companies. Researched and communicated regarding payroll issues to appropriate parties.

● Successfully initiated implementation of QuickBooks payroll system. Page 2 2

Aerotek, Tucson, AZ November 2009 – November 2014

Payroll / Human Resources

Managed benefit enrollments, payroll processing, and timecard audits. Oversaw Unemployment and Worker's Compensation processes, handled annual 5500 reporting, resolved payroll issues, and assisted with open enrollment and HR folders. Promoted electronic payment options and supervised Tax Credit Forms. Additional Experience

Front Desk Receptionist, Stuart Allan & Associates Inc., Tucson, AZ Unit Administrator, United States Army Reserve, Tucson, AZ Licenses & Certifications

Certified Payroll Professional (CPP)

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