Kayleigh M. Terry

Cartersville, GA *****

Phone: 678-***-**** Contact Email: ad1ibe@r.postjobfree.com

Education

Kennesaw State University, Kennesaw, GA

Bachelor of Science, Criminal Justice

Professional Experience

Payroll Analyst, Intuitive Surgical May 2023 – Present

Complete all US and Canadian payroll transactions in an accurate and timely manner to produce semimonthly and biweekly payrolls.

Create standard operating procedures (SOPs) for payroll duties and implement process improvement for streamlined workflow.

Process and monitor tax adjustments for new hires and current employee changes through federal, state, and local tax compliance.

Review and audit computed wages and deductions, data imported from Workforce time system, commission and bonus payments, and other related payroll activities.

Answer tax compliance and garnishment questions from employees and agencies.

Liaise with outside and internal agencies regarding non-standard garnishments and maintain all information pertaining to garnishments.

Resolve all FSDD rejection notices from ADP.

Collaborate with multiple business teams within the organization such as HR, Equity, Legal and Business systems to resolve employee set up and payroll escalations.

Analyze reports to reconcile and correct out of balance conditions.

Oversee the distribution of final pay checks or ACH process for terminating employees.

Process annual W-2’s, taxable fringe benefit input, and adjustments runs.

Payroll Administrator, Drive Automotive Services September 2022 – May 2023

Manage biweekly disbursements of multi-state payroll, including garnishments, benefits, and taxes consistent with federal and state wage and hour laws to maintain compliance.

Ensure the processing of new hires, temporary workers, transfers, promotions, and terminations are accurate and timely.

Process Executive level payroll, including bonus, increases, allowances, reimbursements, leave, relocation and taxes.

Critically review, analyze, and apply current payroll, benefits, and tax procedures to recommend and implement changes leading to best practice operations.

Direct the preparation and filing of required reports and/or payments to government agencies.

Audit Wage & Taxes, W-2s, W4s, 941’s, payroll balance sheets and YTD earnings.

Connect with other departments to provide training on system and regulations.

Oversee databases, software, and computer systems including analyzing the HRIS system, monitoring performance and resolving escalations.

Payroll Specialist, Insperity January 2021 – September 2022

•Execute client relationship strategy that instills trust in the accurate and timely delivery of payroll services for high volume of small to medium size clients with various client company structures and in multiple states/localities.

•Review payroll data supplied by clients for accuracy and completeness, inputs, and balances payroll data accurately, ensures compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, processes payroll, and reviews/analyzes payroll reports for accuracy and distributes to clients.

•Assess payroll needs and maintains role as client liaison and trusted advisor.

•Leverage internal resources to provide exceptional client service, meets deadlines and keeps clients informed of resolution status.

•Participate in client meetings via Zoom, phone, and email to support clients’ perception of the value derived from Insperity’s services. Maintains flexibility in schedule to accommodate clients’ needs.

•Set high standards of performance for self and others; assuming responsibility and accountability for successfully completing assignments or tasks in a timely manner.

•Escalate complex client issues and follows through to resolution, ensuring appropriate communication to all involved parties. Adjusts effectively while working with different clients who have different structures, processes, requirements, or cultures.

•Maintain knowledge in federal, state, and local payroll administration laws, regulations, and best practices.

•Provide ongoing and timely communication to payroll teammates, payroll supervisor and service teams on the status of the relationship with the client and alerts appropriate internal departments with information pertinent to the maintenance of the client relationship.

Payroll Specialist, Cobb County Government April 2019 – January 2021

•Process and prepare employee paychecks for distribution: reviews/enters hours, disability time, salary information, payroll deductions, and other data; processes new employee documentation, changes in pay or status, terminations, or other actions; completes calculations; completes special payments, contributions, and withholdings; generates paychecks and direct deposit stubs; verifies accuracy of register against system data; and makes corrections as needed.

•Process mandatory payroll deductions receives court mandated orders and other documentations to process child support, tax levy, bankruptcy, student loans, and other garnishments; creates, maintains, and reconciles deduction files and spreadsheets; processes payments to vendors; prepares and delivers garnishment answers to Magistrate and/or State Courts; and provides information regarding mandatory payroll deduction, payment history reports, etc. to employees as requested.

•Perform personnel duties; research payroll database and other material as necessary to resolve discrepancies or answer inquiries pertaining to payroll; communicates with other departments to educate staff on payroll/personnel policies and procedures; distributes employee communication materials with paychecks/stubs as required; and provides recommendations for resolution to and assists management with technical and administrative issues.

•Maintain computerized payroll database; ensures the security, integrity, and confidentiality of employee payroll records in accordance with the policies of local, state, and federal regulations; updates database with information from time sheets, legal documents, etc.; and verifies changes in salary as reported in payroll audits.

Departmental HR Representative, Cobb County Sheriff’s Office February 2018 – April 2019

Coordinate human resource related activities, including employee’s initial hire-in process, background, property, advisement, and employee orientations.

Lead Liaison between POST and deputy for Jailer and Peace Officer applications, schooling, medical and financial obligations.

Maintain US Marshals overtime reports and track personnel records, including benefits, time care, evaluations, and miscellaneous transactions.

Manager of security Access Card backgrounds, records, and maintenance for judicial complex.

Process and reviewed hours, disability time, payroll deductions, pay changes, tax forms for payroll accuracy.

Provide awareness to employees on any changes in personnel policies and practices, such as benefits, and salary increases; updated and maintained standard operating procedures (SOPs) for assigned area.

Train employees on critical personnel procedures.

Administrative Specialist II, Bonding, Cobb County Sheriff’s Office December 2016- February 2018

Process and inputted data for all bonding paperwork from the detention center and prepared documents for Cobb court system.

Assist IT personnel in the creation of new bonding computer software.

Assistant liaison between the Sheriff’s Office and bonding companies on information, policies and procedures.

Maintain escrow amounts, bonding reports, and assisted with FIFA paperwork.

Analyze property bonds and placed property liens as needed.

Utilize records management systems for the entry of FIFA paperwork and ran criminal histories.

Additional Information

Canada Payroll Experience.

Computer proficiency in all MS Office applications, OSSI, GCIC, Excel, SmartSheet

Experience in: UKG Kronos, Timestar, ADP Workforce Now/Vantage, Workforce Timekeeper, HCM, Paylocity and QuickBooks. (Union and Non-Union accounts), ServiceNow

Insperity Q3 2021 Employee Star Award and Training Mentor

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