Tina Marie Merritt

ad4d2n@r.postjobfree.com

832-***-****

Professional Summary

Customer-oriented, strategic-thinking broad specialist and creative compliance professional with over 13 years of experience in building relationships, training staffs, creating employee resolutions and executing flawless time management. Multi-tasking and self-motivated leader with keen attention to detail, strong background supporting building and retention of talented teams. Skilled in tackling personnel grievances and conflicts, working with management in attainment of challenging objectives. A fast learner with experience in multiple areas of design to strengthen brands and drive business presence while increasing revenue. Self-motivated leadership professional with expertise on revealing customer needs to deliver solutions.

Skills

Onboarding/New Hires / Payroll Processing (Multi-State) various software experience / Benefits Administer and processing / Data Entry and Employee Relations / Onsite and Remote experience / Knowledge of Core Values / TDCJ Offenders Unit Count Daily / Maintain Offenders Records / Managing Unit Operations / Disciplinary Actions / Inmate Management

Work History

Correctional Officer Administrator * Texas Department of Criminal Justice * Humble, Texas

July 2021 to April 2023 (TDCJ Database Inmates/Offenders Information System)

•Effectively interacted with staff, offenders, visitors and public to maintain security within facility.

•Supervised inmates during all activities and transfers to monitor compliance and implement corrective actions.

•Conducted pat downs and strip searches of inmates and visitors to prevent contraband from entering facility.

•Monitored radio transmissions between staff to respond immediately to directions and emergencies.

•Responsible for Units/Facility offender count daily, processing unit total counts, process offenders releases, process scheduled/unscheduled chains, and corresponding with Corporate Office (Huntsville,TX)

Human Resources and Payroll Administrator * Francesca's Collections* Houston, Texas

January 2020 to December 2020 (ADP/Workday)

•Performed calculations in weekly, bi-weekly, semi-monthly, overtime, vacation, and sick hours to provide accurate data to payroll processing database.

•Uploaded time records into computer system and made adjustments to create accurate database for payroll processing functions.

•Submitted reports on payroll activities.

•Verified and submitted timekeeping information for accurate and efficient payroll processing.

•Processed payroll garnishments such as tax liens and child support. State regulated forms and reports upon request

•Completed payroll accurately and timely to meet employee expectations.

•Collaborated with finance department to determine accurate payment of taxes and deductions.

•Calculated payroll deductions by accurately using ADP/Workday to processed payroll to meet preset requirements.

•Multi-State processing (CA,PA), Corp to Corp processing. State filing and reports upon request

•New Hires and Onboarding processing, process background checks and administer drug screening process, process employee department, tax setups and deductions, pay rates, direct deposits and benefits to create employee profiles

•Reconciled payroll discrepancies and responded to inquiries from employees.

Human Resources Payroll Benefits Supervisor* SGC Engineering/RD Juniper* Houston, Texas

June 2017 to December 2019 (NetChex,Oracle,NetSuite,ADP Migration)

•Kept programs in line with plan structure, company policy and legal requirements.

•Audited benefit programs and agreements to optimize service delivery.

•Directed and controlled 401K, medical, dental, and vision benefit packages.

•Oversaw open enrollment processes and Expedited benefit delivery by establishing working relationships with benefit providers.

•Helped Department Managers interpret compensation policies for developing staff benefits and salaries.

•Managed monthly, quarterly and annual payouts for merit rewards, sales commissions and bonus programs.

Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.

Payroll Specialist* Fircroft Inc.* Houston, Texas

May 2013 to December 2016 (ADP, KRONOS TRAC, Tempis, UK Funding Request for Payroll)

•Resolved payroll discrepancies quickly and successfully.

•Provided customer service to employees regarding payroll inquiries and issues.

•Verified and submitted timekeeping information for accurate and efficient payroll processing.

•Uploaded time records into computer system and made adjustments to create accurate database for payroll processing functions.

•Maintained strict confidentiality of all payroll information and records.

•Researched payroll errors and processed payments for federal and state taxes, social security, Medicare and various employee deductions, annuity contributions, and retirement plan withholdings.

•Confirmed compliance with all applicable federal, state and local payroll laws and regulations.

•Documented and processed all garnishments for bankruptcies, student loans, and child support orders.

•Created new hire and termination documents for payroll.

•Audited timesheets and payroll records for accuracy. Query processing to assist in processing invoices for payments

•Performed data entry tasks and maintained accurate records of employee payroll information.

•Reconciled payroll discrepancies and responded to inquiries from employees. Assist Accounting Department with clearing Age Debt

Education

Houston Can Academy * High School Diploma * June 2000 Graduate

Excellent References Available Upon Request

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