Human Resources Resource

AKOSSIWA "KOKO" HAMPTON

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payroll / human resources

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Proficient in: Benefits ~ Payroll Administration ~ Accounting ~ HR

Progressive payroll and benefits administrator, adept at managing multiple

projects simultaneously. Exceptional consultative approach to working with

clients and delivering optimal solutions to payroll needs. Demonstrated

high performance standards with astute attention to detail and deadlines,

producing quality results. Accomplished roles managing payroll

implementations, open enrollment from start to finish as well as a keen

ability to reconcile multiple bank statements monthly including the

preparation of journal entries. Polished and professional interpersonal and

communication skills; work well in diverse teams to achieve goals.

CORE COMPETENCIES

ADP ~ Bi-weekly & Semi-monthly Payroll ~ COBRA ~ Human Resources ~ Payroll

Tax ~ Strategic Planning

Team Development & Leadership ~ Productivity & Performance Improvement ~

Organization & Communication

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Software: ADP PCPW, ADP Pay eXpert, Reportsmith reporting, Paychex

Payroll Preview, HR Online, Great Plains, Navision, QSI

Accounting Systems

Applications: Microsoft Office Suite: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access,

Outlook

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

children's dental group, South Gate, CA

2000 - Present

Payroll and Benefits Administrator

Brought on board to leverage broad competencies in payroll and benefits

administration. Accountable for bi-weekly and semi-monthly payroll

processing for over 1000 employees as well as doctor bonuses. Effectively

process all fixed and voluntary deductions as well as liens, garnishments

and direct deposit requests. Responsible for verification and inquiry

responses for unemployment and other payroll related data including the

timely and accurate preparation of all payroll operations. Collaborate

closely with the Human Resources department to ensure payroll actions are

in conformance with employment and benefits practices as well as accounting

procedures. Interface routinely with HR on employee benefits issues,

including deductions, retirement payments and COBRA to ensure timely and

accurate processing. Manage all payroll general ledger accounts, including

account reconciliations and monthly accruals. Fully responsible for

training, coaching, developing, evaluating and supervising staff.

Key Responsibilities

. Successfully aligned individual objectives with corporate priorities

through the implementation of an organization-wide payroll system.

. Hand-selected to prepare special reports for management using as-hoc and

standard reports.

. Oversee federal and state payroll tax reporting, including quarterly and

year-end returns. Routinely determine taxability of non-wage payments,

with strong knowledge of payroll law and compliance.

. Compile and fill required reports for relevant government agencies and

insurance carriers as well as responsible for year-end close, year-end

reporting and processing of W-2's.

. Captain and Founder of CDG's Organizational Development Team which

encourages managers to recognize employees, coordinate company events, and

edit quarterly newsletter.

AKOSSIWA "KOKO" HAMPTON

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crave entertainment, Carson, CA

1996 - 2000

HR Administrator

Specialist in human resources management directing all HR initiatives

including staff scheduling, assigning and directing work, conducting

interviews, hiring and orienting new staff, supervising and conducting

training, coaching and employee appraisals. Leveraged extensive knowledge

of HR practices and laws to guide a department that served the needs of

employees while fully aligning with overall business strategies. Assisted

in the development of human resources policies and procedures, entered

information into the HR database and liaised with payroll regarding

absences and holiday recording systems. Advised staff regarding personnel,

benefits and pay issues and administered staff benefits, programs and

events.

Key Responsibilities

. Partnered closely with management to effectively and properly administer

human resource issues. Investigated HR related problems and routinely made

recommendations to the organization as needed.

. Developed and maintained personnel filing system for company and

assisting the human resource officer with the maintenance and development

of HR procedures and policies.

. Prepared, reviewed, interpreted, analyzed and approved a variety of data,

information and reports consistently making recommendations based on

findings.

. Performed and/or supervised payroll processing and effectively developed

and implemented procedures and applications.

. Provided HR advice and support to line managers and employees, explaining

procedures and policies in a timely and effective manner.

PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE

great western bank, Long Beach, CA

1992 - 1996

Financial Services Representative

. Earned fast-track promotion based on strong performance in process

optimization and productivity improvement, originally hired as a Teller

and promoted within six months to Financial Securities Representative

while functioning as Vault Teller.

. Supervised, trained and aided in program design presentations for new

hires.

EDUCATION

AA Degree in Business Administration, Cypress College

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