Tamiko McMichael

Experience

People Specialist- Payroll & Benefits- Credit Union West

April 2023 - Present

Responsible for payroll administration and processing of bi-weekly payroll assuring accuracy, compliance, and confidentiality.

Serves as a trusted partner to assist leaders and employees on payroll matters related to federal and state regulations/laws.

Ensure new employees are onboarded into the payroll and benefit systems.

Maintains and process benefit and payroll deductions, accruals for all employees, reviewing for accuracy in the payroll system.

Works with Accounting to reconcile accurate payroll and benefits data, journal entries, monthly premiums statements, and invoices for payment.

Update payroll records and performs required reporting.

Work with appropriate leaders to resolve discrepancies.

Assist in all HR communication, including employee questions regarding payroll and benefits.

Coordinate the administration of employee benefit plans including 401K, health and welfare, retirement, and other benefits.

Advise employees on eligibility, provisions and other matters related to benefits.

Prepare new employee files, verifies 1-9 documentation, assures employee enrollment in all health and welfare benefit plans.

Implement and maintain group benefit databases including COBRA, beneficiary changes, disability, 401K rollovers, loans, hardships, and distributions.

Maintain benefits records and documents.

Reconcile monthly benefits billing statements.

Provide statistical reporting necessary for compliance reporting.

Administer recognition programs and assist the Administration Team with the planning, logistics, and execution of employee events that enhance the CUW culture and engagement.

Assist all employees and leaders with information on the various recognition and benefits programs.

Lead the Recognition Committee to support engagement efforts to strengthen company culture.

Collaborate with internal teams and external vendor partners to identify opportunities for health awareness and engagement, and to drive utilization of health care carriers’ health and wellbeing offerings.

Coordinate, schedule, and manage wellness events, such as health fairs, lunch & learns, etc.

Conduct wellness vendor research to help with the roll out and maintenance of wellness initiatives/programs.

Research and communicate industry products, trends, compliance, and regulatory issues as they relate to wellness.

Payroll, Benefits & Compliance Specialist- Murad LLC

Sept 2022 – Mar 2023

Lead, conducted and processed biweekly multi-state payroll with timely and accurate calculations.

Ensured employee reporting was accurately maintained and updated.

Ensured that necessary compliance trainings and activities were completed by employees within necessary time frames and tracking measures.

Responded to unemployment claims and processed employment verification request.

Ensured legal compliance by communicating and making recommendations on applicable federal and multi-state requirements.

Maintained overall awareness of EEO laws and regulations.

Evaluated plans to ensure that they were competitive, properly administered and met the needs of employees.

Acted as point of contact for all HR inquiries from employees including health plans,401k, worker’s comp and LOA’s.

Coordinated and meticulously documented all leave of absences related to FMLA, Short-term and Long-term disability.

Monitored employee coverage changes, qualifying events to ensure accuracy and validity.

Maintained timely and accurate benefits content in the HRIS and Employee Portal.

Lead benefits New Hire Orientation, lead and coordinated annual Open Enrollment sessions.

Senior Payroll Specialist VI- Marvin Engineering Co.

Aug. 2021-Sept. 2022

Was responsible for the entire payroll cycle, including processing payroll in ADP Workforce Now, editing time, training new employees, manual checks, processing terminations, 401k contributions, benefit administration, assistance with the annual 401k & other regulatory audits.

Served as point of contact to staff, managers, and administrators.

Processed payroll related issues in a growing company with multi-state employees.

Reviewed ticketing system for timely termination and resignation processing. Issued manual checks as required for compliance of FLSA and labor laws.

Analyzed payroll reports and compile data for presentation in HR and Payroll meetings.

Presented issues and solutions to streamline work functions between departments.

Audited voluntary deductions for accuracy and research 401k issues before funding and 3rd Party administrators.

Processed Edd forms and verification of employment.

Account Executive – NKSFB /DAVID WEISS DIVISION

Mar 2021- Aug. 2021

Interfaced with client(s) daily.

Supervised, mentored, and managed bookkeeping staff, be on-site to answer questions, trained and reviewed performance.

Booked investment statements.

Processed client payroll.

Approved Datafaction workflow.

Reviewed monthly and semi- annual General Ledgers/Trial Balances.

Onboarded new clients inclusive of recording opening Trial Balance as journal entry and reconciled bank statements.

Recorded purchases and refinance of client residence in Datafaction.

Recorded purchases of client automobiles in Datafaction.

Maintained cash flow and reporting requests for clients.

Provided back-up coverage for the Account Executives as needed.

Processed Accounts Payable and Cash Receipts when AEE is out.

Coordinated and completed client loan applications and gave to senior accountant for final review.

Worked closely with accounting department to ensure clean and accurate books.

Created commission reconciliation schedules for non-touring clients.

Payroll, Benefits and Office Coordinator - ARIZONA EDUCATION ASSOCIATION

Mar 2019- Jul 2020

Maintained Paylocity Payroll system, new employee setup, processed bi-monthly payroll, posted payroll processing procedures, quarterly payroll reports and year end processes.

Was responsible for oversight and maintenance of employee benefit plans, including medical, dental, life insurance & LTD, Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Retirement plan and 401K.

Maintained Time Off (PTO) records.

Processed new employee onboarding and termination processing.

Prepared and submitted quarterly BLS reporting.

Ensured that the AEA facilities were maintained and in good working order.

Provided administrative assistance to Business Manager where needed, including support for training and external events, travel plans, and meeting preparation.

Maintained documentation in OneNote notebooks of all processes and procedures.

Developed and maintained effective communication with payroll service and benefit plan representatives, facility vendors and employees.

Posted new job openings, set up interviews and screen candidates for new hires.

Payroll Implementation Specialist -ADP

Oct 2018-March 2019

Consulted with clients to deliver a comprehensive ADP solution.

Guided and drove the client towards the best solution for their business needs.

Analyzed existing systems, interface requirements, business processes.

Partnered with clients to understand their business and related needs.

Incorporated new processes, tools and approaches when recommending an ADP solution.

Utilized broad knowledge to recommend solutions to the client when appropriate.

Understood client business issues and concerns and recommended and implemented appropriate solution.

Built long term relationships and trust.

Interacted/collaborated with ADP associates in sales and customer service.

Exchanged routine information with members of client project team, including priorities, timeliness, issues as they arise.

Payroll Manager - GLASER WEIL, LLP

July 2013 — Aug 2018

Accountable for the entire payroll cycle, including processing payroll, payroll journal entries editing time, onboarding and training new employees, manual checks, processing terminations, 401k contributions, benefit administration, assisted with the annual 401k & other regulatory audits.

Accountable for HR and benefits including processing new hires and medical benefit, 401k retirement plans, employee timekeeping, year-end W-2’s, W-4's, Census Reports (semi-annually and annual), Accounts Payables floater, Flexible Spending and Health Savings contributions, Process Firm Trust checks. Successfully lead the company in a payroll conversion from legacy ADP system to Paycom.

Was the Assistant to the Controller: processed cash receipts and assisted with financial statements preparation, journal entries, general ledger review and other ad-hoc accounting reports, prepared multiple bank reconciliations, check account balances, processed transfers and wires, billing and receivables, AP floater, client Trust accounting, assisted in policy and process improvements within the Accounting Department.

Full Charge Bookkeeper - CORE MANAEMENT CO

May 2008-November 2012

Liable for all personal and corporate check processing for high profile clients.

Booked monthly brokerage statements and processed monthly cash flows and financial statements.

Processed cash receipts, journal entries, accounts payables and receivables daily.

Processed payroll, quarterly guild reports, journal entries and general ledger review.

Reviewed bank reconciliations, check account balances and processed transfers and wires.

Processed Firm Bookkeeping, billing, and receivables.

Processed new hire packages - medical and retirement plans.

Liable for Employee timekeeping.

Assisted with Sales Tax Processing.

Spearheaded Year-end 1099 Processing.

Created Purchase and Sales Orders.

Ordered Firm Supplies and office equipment.

Liable for Tour Accounting.

Communicated with Partner client activities.

Was the Assistant to the Controller.

Reviewed employees work, delegated duties, reviewed reconciliations.

Updated, verified, and coded receipts.

Reconciled G/L's and processed month end audits and closings.

Submitted recommendations for semi-annual reviews for Assistant Bookkeepers.

Chandler, AZ 85286

323-***-****

ad32vf@r.postjobfree.com

Accomplishments

Successfully Led the Firm’s SAAS software conversion from the legacy ADP to Paycom, which includes all modules: HR, onboarding, benefits administration, timekeeping, automated time off requests, and payroll processing. Responsible for orientation & training all new hires in the payroll system: including all new attorneys, secretaries, and administrative staff. Assisted the firm Controller in revising internal controls and process improvement procedures related to the firm’s payroll, trust accounting and accounts payable processes.

Led special projects: successfully researched and corrected all accounting and payroll errors related to legacy Accounting Department personnel

Applications & Skills

ADP Workforce Now, Paycom (SAAS HR, Benefits & Payroll software), Paylocity, Intuit Payroll,SAP, Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Board Powerpoint, Pivot tables), Chrome River Expense & Invoice, Quickbooks, Microsoft Money, Time Slips, 10 key by touch. Certified Notary Public. Licensed Insurance Agent: Life, Health and Disability – State of CA of Insurance

Professional with in-depth experience maintaining confidential records related to employee wages, benefits, and taxes. Adept at managing accurate and timely functions of the payroll department, and monitoring and processing payroll garnishments and IRS tax levies. Accurate and efficient in maintaining employee records and performing additional HR-related duties, such as: completing new hire on-boarding, new hire orientation and training, HRIS entry, and review/correction of errors. Adept at file maintenance utilizing HRIS for reporting, 401k & regulatory audits, and analysis related to human capital.

Planning effective meetings, seminars, fundraisers, social events, and more

Direct the planning and execution of meetings, fundraisers, and other events for various clients.

Seamlessly planned and executed both professional and social meetings for a range of clients. Managed budgets of up to $30,000 for events with up to 500 attendees, multiple vendors, and other event contributors including entertainers, photographers, caterers, and AV technicians. Maintain strong relationships with many vendors.

Organized and detail-oriented event planner with more than eight years of experience in planning and executing meetings and events. Expert in selecting and transforming venues to accommodate clients’ needs and building strong relationships with quality vendors.

Areas of Focus: Event Design, Time Management, Problem – Solving, Negotiation skills, Event scheduling, Vendor Communication, Day of Event coordinating

Education

WESTERN GOVERNORS UNIVERSITY,

Bachelor of Science, Business Management

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