JEFFREY D. SELLERS, CPP

Phone: 865-***-****

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EMPLOYMENT HISTORY:

Senior Payroll Manager

Warner Brothers Discovery, Scripps Networks 03/2011 to 11/2023

oManage 20,000 employee domestic payroll department that processes a Monthly, Weekly Nonunion, Weekly Union and Biweekly payroll

oManage 4 payroll specialists and one supervisor

oManage and direct vendors as needed

oDirect the tax filing for Local, State and Federal tax agencies to include 940s,941s and 941Xs

oDirect payroll specialist and HR service center employees who answer employee’s questions on payroll, benefits, retirement accounts and policies etc.

oManage payroll and HR projects to include benefit set up, new vendors and new HRIS systems

oAssist international HR with international payroll in the UK, Canada, Brazil, Singapore, and Italy

oEnsure compliance with labor laws and state, local and federal tax agencies

oManage and assist with projects such as new system implementations and company wide projects

oFocus on continuous process improvements

oWork closely with internal partners such as HR, Legal, Global mobility, and Company leadership

oManage payroll accountant for GL and reconcile GL accounts

oManage and adhere to SOX and other financial controls

oContinuous education in the payroll field to include all Federal, State and local changes to include tax

oEncourage payroll team to become certified in payroll and continuous education on the payroll field

oAdhere to all ethics and company rules, values and privacy

oAssist with payroll systems implementation as the subject matter expert

New Client Payroll Manager-BPS PEO Knoxville, TN

Dates of Employment: 03/2010 to 03/2011

Payroll Supervisor-Reinhart Food Service, Knoxville, TN

Dates of Employment: 11/2007-03/2010

Payroll Administrator- Radio Systems Corp, Knoxville, TN

Dates of Employment: 03/2007-07/2007

Payroll Manager - National Book Warehouse, Knoxville, TN

Dates of Employment: 10/2002- 02/2007

Education:

oBachelor of Science: Business Management, University of New York, Excelsior College

Certification/Affiliation:

oCertified Payroll Professional

oMember American Payroll Association

Systems/Software:

oWorkday, Ceridian Software for Payroll and Benefits, ADP Software and ADP Web PayXpert, ReportSmith for Payroll and Accounting, Peoplesoft Software for payroll and Accounting, Service Now, SAP, Success Factors, Blackline, Kronos and ADP EZ Labor for Time and Attendance, Summit Payroll Software, UltiPro

oMicrosoft Office products, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, One Note

oJira Software

oOTA Union system

Skills:

oStrong interpersonal and listening skills. Ability to work and communicate in a professional manner and with a professional demeanor essential

oStrong practical knowledge of Microsoft Project and MS Office combined with the ability to create meaningful presentations to present ideas

oReliable, dependable, able to complete assigned duties on time

oDemonstrated ability to work at a high level of professionalism with ability to communicate, both oral and written, with various level of management

oAbility to maintain a professional and highly confidential attitude due to the nature of this department

oStrong ability to lead, manage, mentor, and delegate as appropriate by disseminating knowledge and techniques

oStrong computer knowledge including advanced skills with Microsoft Excel and a highly developed understanding of spreadsheet and database systems

oExcellent organizational and project management skills, strong ability to prioritize and multitask in a high volume payroll environment

oStrong customer service focus and the ability to build strong relationships at all levels

oStrong ability to multi-task and manage details

oResearch complex payroll questions and issues

oAdvise management on payroll rules and best practices

oReview payroll processes on a regular basis for compliance and quality assurance

oDefine and educate company and employees on payroll policies

oPerform and direct payroll data weekly, biweekly, monthly, quarterly and annual audits

oEnsure payroll and other systems integrated with payroll are updated on a regular basis to comply with all local, state and federal laws

oEnsure accurate and timely processing of changes such as comp changes, terminations, and new hires

oPayroll subject matter expert for internal partners as well as vendors and outside partners

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