ANGELA D. COOPER-GARVIN
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SUMMARY
High level of proficiency processing accurate payrolls with expert knowledge of on-boarding, employee benefits, drug free workplace, HR policies, and compliance. Experienced working with “C” Level professionals and SME trainer on payroll software.
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Migrated a seamless payroll conversion from Ceridian Source to ADP Work Force Now Version13 that entailed HR Benefits, Payroll, and Time & Attendance Modules
Administer On-Line Single Source Solution for Human Resources, Benefits, and Payroll via ADP
Assisted in conducting due diligence on acquisitions and mergers
EXPERIENCE
AGILYSYS, INC 2012- Present
Sr. Payroll/Benefits Administrator
Manage Preparation and processing of bi-weekly payroll for 500+ employees; review and ensure accuracy of approved timesheets; track and deduct all garnishments and other special payroll deductions via ADP/Work Force Now
Manage all payroll related deductions (Benefit Deductions, 401k Loans, Child-Support Orders, Garnishments, Liens, etc.)
Excellent written and verbal communication skills and advanced knowledge of internet
Coordination efforts between payroll, human resources, budget and other departments to ensure proper flow and maintenance of employee data (including preparation/distribution of detailed reports, e.g. labor" home" work, overtime, leave balances, head count, and retirement contribution reports)
Manage On-Boarding process
Ensure accurate and efficient processing of new hires, temporary workers, transfers, promotions, terminations
Audit W-4s, payroll balance sheets, YTD earnings, etc. Manage regular preparation of relevant management reports, including weekly, monthly, quarterly and year-end reports (gross payroll, hours worked, vacation accrual, tax deductions, benefit deductions, etc.)
Set up all tax accounts with ADP (SUI, FUTA, SIT, etc.)
Review and reconcile payroll prior to transmission and validate output reports prior to distribution, ensuring proper payroll information is prepared and delivered to finance
Research and resolve complex payroll issues utilizing internal and external resources
Strong problem solving
Establish and maintain open, effective communication between HR staff and employees
Work with internal and external resources to identify and maintain compliance requirements, ensuring both state and federal regulations are met
Ability to handle transactional processing for payroll including Sign-On Bonus, Non-Qualified Stock, Restricted Stock Awards, error corrections to payroll, and manual checks to accurately and timely remunerate employees
Support HR Department in areas related to reporting FMLA, Workers Compensation, processes and procedures, and other areas as requested
Manage the Benefit Administration and Payroll via ADP
Responsible for annual open enrollments and elections are updated in ADP
Enroll new employees in benefit plans and assist with benefits questions and issue resolution
Management of the ADP HRB, Payroll, and Time-Attendance
Processes Open Enrollment and ongoing benefit plans status changes
Reconcile Benefit Invoices
Handle Verification of Employment
Filing of the 401k 5500
Manage payroll special projects assigned
LIAISON TECHNOLOGIES, INC. 2008 – 2012
Payroll Accountant
Preparation and processing of semi-monthly payroll for 200+ employees; review and ensure accuracy of approved timesheets; track and deduct all garnishments and other special payroll deductions
Ensure accurate and timely processing of new hires, temporary workers, transfers, promotions and terminations
Critically review and analyze current payroll, benefits and tax procedures in order to recommend and implement changes leading to best-practice operations
Handle administration of electronic timekeeping system. adherence to FLSA regulations; monitor submissions of approved timesheets, ensure valid data transfers to/from payroll service
Ensure systems are set-up and updated to reflect current employee base, including wages, benefits, sick and vacation time in line with contracts (union and non-union)
Administer employee benefit programs in compliance with the plan design or carrier contracts for the purpose of providing accurate coverage to employees
Administer all aspects of the employee benefits programs including medical, dental, 401(k), life insurance, disability insurance, employee assistance and wellness plans
Ensure all new hire paperwork is completed accurately
Administer worker’s compensation, unemployment compensation & disability programs
Complete and maintain employee files and ensure compliance with personnel record keeping
Reconcile and balance payroll and related accounts
Ensure compliance with all applicable local, state, and federal wage and hour laws
Verify employees work eligibility and maintains I-9 records
Perform form 940 and 941 reconciliations
Perform benefit payment and contribution reconciliations including 401k, medical, insurance, and PTO
Respond to all requests for documentation from the Legal Department and governmental agencies
Communicate with Employees and Managers regarding payroll and benefit related matters
METRO CORRAL PARTNERS, LLC. 2007 – 2008
Payroll/HR Manager
All payroll processing functions for Florida and Georgia
Manage the preparation, distribution, and reporting processes of weekly payrolls
Create payroll procedures and policies to insure compliance
Fund all payroll-withholding benefits and payroll taxes
Monthly, quarterly, and annual state tax schedules
Manage a Payroll Specialist and serving as the payroll processing back up
Process Management Payroll.
Update and maintain compensation and job evaluation plans
Coordinate monthly budget review
Prioritize and adjust the daily workflow of payroll to meet the company’s needs
Assist in managing the Great Plains Payroll and HR modules including maintenance and administration. Ensure the integrity and timeliness of all data
Review, monitor, and design competitive, cost-effective retirement and health and welfare plans
Manage benefit expenses by reviewing objectives, utilization trends, expense projections; recommend alternative options to upper management. Set up a reconciliation process of payroll accounts to the general ledger
MOUNT PISGAH UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 2005 – 2007
Staff Accountant/Payroll
Preparation and processing of the payroll and accounts payable for Mount Pisgah and its Entities
Process vendor invoices; maintain open invoice file for all unpaid invoices
Prepare annual Form 1099 and Form 1096
Process school substitute/ extended day pay and allocate to appropriate department
Process all employee records, including employee benefit, wage garnishment, and child support orders
Review and verify payroll register received from ADP prior to distribution of the payroll checks
Provide payroll rates and assistance to the Human Resources Director in preparation of annual employee contracts as requested by management
PRIOR EXPERIENCE
ADP / Senior Lead Payroll Specialist / 2003 – 2005
DIGITAS / Payroll Analyst / 2001 – 2003
KEY3MEDIA EVENTS, INC. / Sales Compensation/Payroll Specialist / 2000 – 2001
JOHN HANCOCK FUNDS INC. / Payroll Technician / 1998 – 2000
OFFICE ENVIRONMENTS OF NEW ENGLAND / Payroll/Benefits/Staff Accountant / 1996-1998
NEW ENGLAND CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC / Payroll Manager / 1994-1996
EDUCATION
Northeastern University Boston, MA Accounting
SKILLS
ADP (Workforce, HRB, Payroll, & Time & Labor) EV2, DOS, PC/Payroll/Windows, Report Smith) (Horizon) HRB, Ceridian (Source 500, DOS & Windows), Great Plains Software (version 9), Kronos, Lotus 123, PeopleSoft, Excel, Word, Lawson and Resource Navigator, Shelby, Senior Systems, EXACCT (403B Retirement Software), Evolution, PowerSource, Microsoft Dynamics Navision, MPAY, OrgPlus7, Paychex