Divine Thomas

PROFILE

Experienced benefits and payroll administrator with a record of enhancing processes to ensure efficiency and accuracy. A detail-oriented and analytical thinker who is proactive in taking on challenges and enjoys solving problems. Adept at working independently as well as in teams to meet goals.

EXPERIENCE

Payroll Administrator, (Contract) Suitsupply; New York, NY Nov. 2022 - January 2023

•Provided information and answered employee questions about payroll related matters.

•Managing electronic timekeeping systems via Storeforce.

•Calculated payable hours, commissions, bonuses, tax withholdings, and deductions.

•Coordinated with the HR department to ensure correct employee data.

•Provided administrative assistance to the HR department.

•Entered all new hire, termination and status changes for employees in the Payroll and HR systems

•Assisted HR department with onboarding Employees via internal HRIS, iConnect/iSolved, and ADP.

Payroll & Benefits Specialist, (Contract) OTB; New York, NY August 2022 - Nov. 2022

·Processed weekly and biweekly pay periods for Canada and USA

·Runs reports for 401K and life insurance

·Handles Hire and Terminations and employee compensation changes

·Process FMLA, Paternity Leaves, Worker’s comp

·Setup garnishments within payroll system and process paperwork from proper agencies for garnishments

·Perform audits for 401k, Worker’s comp

Payroll Specialist, (Contract) Ted Baker; New York, NY — May 2022-July 2022

·Processed weekly and biweekly pay periods for Canada and USA

·Ran FTE Reports, Cash Register Reports, Labor Distribution Reports

·Processed manual checks for California terminated employees

·Managed 401k, transportation benefits, healthcare, life insurance, FMLA

·Performed audits and created reports for payroll cycles

·Processed Reimbursements

Payroll Coordinator, (Contract) Carolina Herrera; New York,NY — Mar 2022-May 2022

·Accurately entered employee personnel, medical, and payroll data

·Assisted in resolving payroll discrepancies

·Autonomously compiled reports for internal use, payroll reporting and auditing requests

Payroll & Benefits Associate, Buyk; New York, NY — Oct. 2021-Mar. 2022

·Onboarded new hires and ensured the proper tax and benefit deductions

·Collaborated with benefits providers to select packages for employees

·Distributed the proper Health & Benefit packages to all employees

·Interacted with employees to navigate daily requests related to payroll and benefits

·Created and managed Microsoft Excel spreadsheet to accurately process payroll adjustments

·Processed regular pay periods, off cycles, terminations, reimbursements, bonuses and commissions

·Tracked and reconciled all employee related benefits including 401k and HSA/FSA

·Ensured accuracy and compliance with procedures prior to payroll processing

·Assisted with auditing payrolls, overpayments, underpayments and reconciling payments

·Researched discrepancies of payroll information and/or documentation

·Managed and processed multi-state payroll assignments

·Managed all garnishments and National Medical Support Notices

·Audited, reconciled, managed, adjusted and processed all time off requests

·Imported time cards and audited hours against actual punches

Benefits Administrator, IATSE National Benefit Fund; New York, NY — Mar. 2016-Dec. 2020

·Processed <$1M of health, welfare, pension, vacation, annuity, 401K contributions on a weekly basis

·Reconciled unidentified payments and prepared underpayment and overpayment documents

·Developed a thorough working knowledge of industry standards, legislation and best practices

·Partnered with third-party payors to expedite crediting local member accounts

·Audited reports and resolved discrepancies to ensure accuracy

Legal Assistant, Belkin Burden Wenig & Goldman, LLP; New York, NY — Sep. 2014- Mar. 2016

·Performed clerical duties such as typing, filing, answering a multi-line phone system, coordinating the use of meeting space and maintaining the conference rooms

·Ensured that all express, certified and registered mail was tracked and delivered to the appropriate destination in a timely manner

·Protected the confidentiality of all client files, documents, and mail

SKILLS

·Efficient with Paylocity,Paychex, ADP, Paycom, Payworks

·Relationship-building with internal and external stakeholders

·Providing employees and the company with excellent customer service

EDUCATION

South Johnston High School, Four Oaks, NC — Diploma, 2004

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