Manager Human Resources
Resume:
Mara R. Schwab *** Loch Haven Drive ? Williamsburg ? 757-***-**** ? 757-
********@***.***
Summary
Certified Payroll Professional offering 6 years in the payroll field, with
* ***** *f successful in house processing specializing in multi-entity
multi-state payrolls for 500 plus employees and 3 years as senior
administrator in high volume multi-entity multi-state payroll for 15,000
plus employees. Solid business background with extensive knowledge in
payroll taxation, reconciliation and reporting. Proven track record in
learning and development. Effectively performs at the highest level in
difficult and challenging environments. Excellent organizational skills,
highly developed excel knowledge, combined with the ability to adapt to new
challenges. Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills.
Experience
Ferguson Enterprises Inc. Newport News, VA
Payroll Administrator August 2007 to Present
? Created SOP memos to unify procedures in a large payroll department.
? Create monthly journal entries for salary reimbursement among
external departments.
? Administer intercompany transfers to ensure accuracy for state
withholding, local tax compliance and state unemployment.
? Use queries and expert excel knowledge to discover exceptions and
discrepancies within PeopleSoft payroll environment.
? Work closely with all subdivisions of the Human Resources Department
for processing and administering salary increases, policy and procedures,
and employee arrivals and departures.
< Member of HR Acquisitions team, traveled and gave presentations at branch
locations for Payroll / Benefits roll out.
< Foster a team environment and form partnerships in order to implement
solutions that achieve business needs.
? Implemented new payroll procedures/processes leading to increased
efficiency.
Enserv Inc. Toano, VA
Payroll Manager February 2005 to August 2007
? Oversee processing of weekly and bi-weekly payrolls.
? Process multi-company, multi-state payrolls through Great Plains
Software
? Withhold and remit all employment taxes.
? Create all accounts payable invoices to specific vendors.
? Transfer ACH files for weekly and bi-weekly direct deposits.
? Supervise two Payroll Assistants and delegated duties accordingly.
? Administer all payroll deductions such as 401K, medical, and
garnishments.
? Implemented paperless payroll for one of three operating companies.
? Prepare and file all payroll tax returns including 940, 941, VA-16,
and numerous other state withholding and annual returns.
? Print and Distribute form W-2 for over 3,000 employees annually.
Energy Services Group International Inc. Toano, VA
Payroll Assistant October 2004 to February 2005
? Receive and review data forms and memos requesting payroll actions:
determine correctness of data as applies to established policies: contact
appropriate manager or employee if additional information is required.
? Enter payroll information into integrated HR/Payroll system, e.g.,
regular hours worked, overtime hours, deductions, special payments.
? Audit payroll transactions for accuracy prior to processing payroll.
? obtained strong working knowledge of payroll policies and procedures.
? Ability to work with a high level of discretion to ensure the
confidential nature of payroll duties.
Education & Licensure
Christopher Newport University Newport News, VA
Bachelors of Science Business Administration 2002
Certified Payroll Professional Certification, CPP 2006
Fundamental Payroll Certification, FPC
2006
Affiliations
National Member - American Payroll Association, APA
2006
Local Chapter Member - Colonial Capital Chapter, APA. Williamsburg, VA
2006
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