Payroll Tax Manager
Resume:
SHARON WARREN
713-***-**** • **************@*****.*** • Spring, TX 77373
Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) and 20+ years of experience in US, Canadian and overseas payrolls. While at Nine Energy developed new service models with ADP and absorbed 50% of costs. Implement new ATS system in ADP platform to streamline processes saving of $12,000 yr. Champion realignment of department processes securing $5M Grant Proposal (Union site). Bachelor's Degree from University of Houston.
Summary
Skills Microsoft Office (Outlook, Micro Soft Excel, Word, Power Point, Visio)
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• ADP Workforce Now
• ADP Advantage
• Ceridian Dayforce
• Workday
• ATS
• ICIMS
• Taleo
• Certent
• DISA
• E-Verify
• Project Management
• Payroll Tax
• Payroll Reporting
• Payroll Law
• Payroll Accounting
• SOX
• ACAA
• EEO
• Report Writer
• Fire Warden
04/2022 - Current
Payroll Manager, Indorama Ventures, LLC., Spring, TX 11/2021 - 04/2022
Experience
Manage bi-weekly payroll for approximately 1,200 associates in US with Union and multi-state
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Plan, execute development of newly created department including SOPs, audit and compliance
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• Provided strategic leadership for Payroll operations across the U.S
• And managed a team of 8
Developed growth plans, performance reviews and, recommended salary and promotion changes
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Providing coaching, feedback and helped define career paths helping to increase retention of top talent
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Supervised all aspects of the payroll function in the preparation and processing using ADP Workforce Now Version 10 as a Super User and ADP e-Time up to 1100 employees
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Audited entire payroll process to ensure accuracy and maintained relationships with internal, external auditors and state/federal agencies; while ensuring compliance
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Ensured compliance with Bank policies and procedures and all regulatory payroll requirements and federal and state laws
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Collaborated contracts with providers, vendors, auditors, and consultants for services and administration
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• Global Implementation team member benefits plans across IVL
• Managed 3 direct reports and 5 indirect/field reports. Payroll & HRIS Specialist, Crescent Energy Co., Houston, TX 06/2021 - 10/2021
Sr. Payroll Specialist, Venator Chemicals LLC., The Woodlands, TX 03/2020 - 07/2021
Benefits Compliance Specialist, Questco, The Woodlands, TX 08/2019 - 02/2020
Payroll, Benefits & HRT, Fresh Food Group, The Woodlands, TX 02/2014 - 07/2019
Sr. Payroll Benefits and HRIS, Nine Energy Service, Houston, TX
• Process bi-weekly and semi-monthly payrolls for 750 associates in US
• Audit time edits, accruals, and scheduling within ADP Workforce NOW
• Managed consolidation to single pay frequency during and after M&A
• Created policies and procedures related to payroll and timekeeping
• Partnered with ADP Tax Services for administration of state tax filings/notices
• Processed year-end tasks related to W2s and amendments, 1099, and 1095
• Provided support SME knowledge to field HR and employees
• Continual research and training regarding payday laws and regulations.
• Process bi-weekly payrolls for 200 US Associates including Union in California
• Audit time edits, accruals, and scheduling within the Day Force Timekeeping system
• Stayed abreast of and ensure compliance with federal, state and local regulations
• Created policies and procedures related to payroll and timekeeping
• Partnered with Ceridian for administration of garnishments and tax filings
• Processed year-end tasks related to W2s and amendments. Stayed abreast of and ensure compliance with federal, state and local regulations by studying for CEBS.
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• Manage bi-weekly payrolls for 1,200 associates in US and Canada
• Audit time edits, accruals, and scheduling within the Day Force Timekeeping system
• Managed implementation of new HRIS system in order to consolidate three payrolls systems
• Stayed abreast of and ensure compliance with federal, state and local regulations
• Created policies and procedures related to payroll and timekeeping
• Partnered with Ceridian for administration of garnishments and tax filings
• Processed year-end tasks related to W2s and amendments
• Partnered with Tax Source to research and respond to tax agency notices
• Registered with state and local agencies as needed for tax withholding Worked closely with third party agencies to ensure timely processing for ad hoc payroll postings such as third-party sick pay, relocation, stock vesting and grants
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Partnered with IT and third-party vendor for system configuration and testing regarding payroll and timekeeping
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Provided reports as needed to various business operations including payroll taxes for federal/state
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• Provided support to field HR and employees on questions related to data strategy
• Worked closely with accounting on reconciliation of month-end and quarter-end close
• Completed annual workers compensation audit with insurance company
• Conducted audits as required by internal and external sources
• Served as project owner of HRIS integration for acquisitions; due diligence
• Provided coaching/training and overall support to payroll and benefits team
• Managed 3 direct reports and 3 indirect/field reports. 08/2012 - 11/2013
Human Resources Business Partner, ALS Global, Houston, TX 06/2009 - 07/2012
HR Generalist/Payroll & Benefits, Seneca Resources Corporation, Houston, TX
• Provided strategic leadership for Payroll operations across the U.S And managed a team of payroll and benefits personnel – 3 direct reports (Payroll, Benefits and Generalist processors) and 3 indirect reports (administrators and accountants)
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• Conducted performance reviews and, recommended salary and promotion changes Providing coaching, feedback and helped define career paths helping to increase retention of top talent
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Supervised all aspects of the payroll function in the preparation and processing using ADP Workforce Now Version 10 as a Super User and ADP eTime up to 1500 employees
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Audited entire payroll process to ensure accuracy and maintained relationships with internal, external auditors and state/federal agencies; while ensuring compliance
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Ensured compliance with Bank policies and procedures and all regulatory payroll requirements and federal and state laws
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Managed the annual benefits open enrollment, including self-service, vendor interface files, testing, employee communications and presentations
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Provided guidance to management and implemented utilization/cost-effectiveness and designed budgets strategies
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Developed governance strategies for all plans to ensure compliance with all federal and state regulations for retirement, health and welfare plans, ERISA, HIPAA, PPACA, COBRA, ACAAA, and other related regulations
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Directed employee communications activities related to employee benefit plans making sure everyone understood them
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Responsible for all annual compliance including but not limited to; Non-Discrimination Testing, 5500 filings, ACA reporting and audit process
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• SOX compliance and reporting
Managed the benefit plans to ensure each plan operates in accordance with the plan documents and vendor service agreements
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Negotiated contracts with plan providers, vendors, auditors, and consultants for services, premiums, and planned administration
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Directed and expanded employee benefits communications mediums: webinars, email, mailings, and internal website
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• Setup and oversaw programs such as E-Verify, new hire and random drug testing
• Managed 3 direct reports and 2 indirect/field reports. Managed full life cycle recruitment (post, source, prescreen, schedule, background, references, offer, onboarding)
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Lead the successful effort to significantly reduce the cost per hire, through new innovative and critical thinking strategies
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Analyzed trends and metrics in partnership with the HR group to develop innovative solutions, programs and policies
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Worked closely with management and employees to improve work relationships, build morale, and increase productivity and retention.
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• Coordinated daily benefits processing, enrollments, COBRA, terminations and any changes
• Responded and complied with requests for information, including deduction quotes Gathered employee data and oversaw the processing of monthly billings and leave of absence management
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• Prepared, collected, and organize data for payroll administrator and 3rd party administrators
• Designed and distributed materials for benefits orientations, open enrollment and SPD
• Processed payroll for assigned regional area including, new hire setup, terminations, 04/2006 - 06/2009
Payroll and Benefits Specialist, Halliburton/Well Dynamics, Spring, TX deductions, and direct deposits.
Assisted in payroll activities for the bi-weekly and weekly processing of payroll, and changes to payroll, timecards, W-4 and direct deposit, process new hire and separation requests
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Assisted in recruiting and staffing logistics including submitting and analyzing background checks, creation of offer letters and employment agreements, and new hire onboarding
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• Maintained and organized department policies and procedures. 01/2012
PHR Professional Human Resources, SHRM
01/2000
CPP Certified Payroll Professional, American Payroll Association B.S., University of Houston
Houston, TX
Associate's, Business Management
Long Star College, Kingwood, TX
Education And
Training
Certifications • Certified Payroll Professional - Active 2000 - present
• SHRM - PHR - 2006-2009
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