Customer Service Payroll Analyst, New HRIS systems, Payroll Processing

Y. Janeen Williams

**** ******** *****, **** *****, GA 30364

Phone 404-***-**** Email: adwocm@r.postjobfree.com

Experienced Payroll Analyst with a demonstrated history of working in the airlines/aviation industry. Skilled in Corporate Finance, Payroll, Data Analysis, Troubleshooting, and HR Management. Over 20 years of Lead Payroll, Human Resources and Talent Acquisition experiences for small – large scale organizations. Strong human resources professional with a Master of Science - MS focused on Human Resources Management from Troy State University. I am seeking an opportunity with a progressive company where my skills /experience will be effectively utilized.

Ford & Harrison LLP (Legal) 5/2022 – Present

Payroll Analyst

oCompile, analyze and prepare both bi-weekly and semi-monthly payroll in a multi-state environment within UKG system.

o Ensure timely processing of new hires, promotions, terminations, and payroll deductions.

o Prepare termination, off-cycle, and special payments as required.

o Ensure timely payments of payroll deducted items such as FSA, HSA, and 401(k).

o Process/Maintain time off accrual balances within the payroll system including Vacation, Sick and Holiday.

o Manage the set-up and closure of state withholding accounts as needed.

o Keep accurate records regarding State Unemployment Assessment rates, updating payroll with applicable changes.

oServe as the subject expert for payroll including recommendations for payroll related processes and policies to ensure efficient and accurate administration of employee benefits and compensation.

oManage workflow to ensure all payroll transactions are processed timely and accurately.

o Execute time and attendance processing and interface with payroll.

o Provide excellent customer service to employees: in areas of compensation and use of the payroll system including training managers and employees in payroll and timekeeping processing.

o Fulfill financial ad hoc reporting requests as required.

o Assist with reporting for 401(k) and Worker’s Compensation audits. Import 401K monies to vendor Transamerica.

o Reconcile quarterly and year-end tax liability reports.

oImport retro, bonuses, calculate overpayments.

oOrchestrate end-of-year reporting to include validation and distribution of W-2s and 1095-Cs.

Virgin Atlantic Airlines (Aviation) 2/2018 – 5/2022

Payroll Analyst (North America and Caribbean)

oProcess monthly and biweekly payrolls for North America and Caribbean (Antigua, Grenada, Jamaica, St. Lucia and Barbados). Overseeing payroll procedures preparing reports and forecasts for senior management. Streamline payroll process. Lead Subject Matter Expert on all payroll inquiries.

oWork with Human Resources to ensure all changes to new hires, terminations, benefits, deductions or pay rates or entered within HRIS in timely matter.

oOversee and audit daily operations of payroll, evaluate payroll issues and ensure discrepancies are resolved; Oversee Off Cycle paychecks, Quarter Amendments and Set up of Tax Jurisdictions.

oOversee all merit, bonus, and sales bonus calculations. Oversee timecard entries. Ensure they are uploaded within Payroll.

oLead EXPAT payroll including HYPO tax management, capturing equity payments through payroll.

oProcess shadow payroll reporting for all EXPATS. Work with 3rd party accounting firm on EXPAT tax filings

oOversee payroll projects including W2’s, W2-C’s, reporting and reconciliation of payroll taxes with 3rd party tax vendor and oversee tax payments to international agencies within the Caribbean.

oLead Payroll team with the implementation of new Global Payroll HRIS software within the International Market.

oManaged International payroll tax compliance, file returns with each international agency.

oLead Payroll in the implementation of the updated version of the ADP Workforce system for the North America region.

oLead Payroll team in the implementation of Benefit Services within the ADP Workforce system software for North America. Work with HR to validate all Benefit codes and 401K feeds. Work with HRIS updates for Benefits on ACA reporting.

oEnhance payroll experience as it relates to new payroll programs such as PTO, Holiday schedules, FLSA, compensation, Pay Class, payments, and benefit deductions. Streamline payroll processes to reduce payroll system defects. Process monthly, quarterly tax filings and local tax filings

oPull GL journals for accounting team. Audit payroll reports and work with accounting analysts on payroll discrepancies within GL. prepare all payroll schedules.

oVerify record keeping and compliance is current IRS tax laws.

oOversee multi-state payroll tax changes and implement updates within the payroll software per IRS. Example COVID tax updates due to CARES ACT (retention credits, social security deferrals)

Mercedes Benz (Automotive Corp) (Contract)

Payroll Consultant (Contract) 7/2017 – 1/2018

oProcess monthly, semi-monthly, and biweekly payrolls. Process Disability, Long Term Disability payrolls

oWork with tax agencies, register business within tax jurisdiction, pull journal entries for GL

oReconcile Payroll with queries, Pivot Tables, V-lookups.

American Cancer Society (Non-Profit) 6/2008 – 7/2017

Sr. Payroll Administrator (Manager)

oProcess bi-weekly payroll for 5,000 ACS employees across US, Puerto Rico, and Canada (includes retiree) within the ADP EV5 HRIS system, Audits payroll entries, V-lookups and Pivot tables.

oManage team of Payroll Administrators and Coordinators.

oUnderstand and process multi-jurisdictional payrolls and performs mandated tax calculations.

o Oversee direct reports performance and assign various performance objectives goals.

oEnsure tax/direct deposit maintenance, review shift pay, local taxes for various states and review each payroll run.

oRespond to all tax notices and work with various tax agencies on all tax discrepancies, register with tax agencies.

oProcess 3rd party sick leave payments, relocation payment, wage garnishments, child support levies, and process merit

oResearch and resolve payroll related issues, recoup overpayments and benefit deductions from employees on LOA.

oCalculates manual checks and takes corrective action to reduce the number of manual checks.

oAssist with year-end payroll activities including balancing and distributions of annual reports/ W-2

oAssist in departmental audit requests, update Job Codes, work with Finance on payroll account reconciliations (coding)

oReviews all payroll entries made by direct reports, and payroll coordinators for accuracy.

oProcess terminations within EV5 system; reconcile benefits deductions for term employees, and severance pay.

oMaintain successful relationships with HR, Benefits, Recruiting and Finance team to ensure accurate payroll processing.

oAssist the Payroll Director on special projects, system upgrades and mandated payroll reporting. Update payroll policies

oDemonstrate first class customer service skills, must be able to handle difficult clients and problem resolution.

Educations and Certifications

Master of Science Human Resources Management Troy State University – Troy, AL

Bachelor of Business Administration: Marketing Valdosta State University – Valdosta, GA

Certified Notary Fulton County – Atlanta, GA

Certified Mediator for Workplace Disputes Justice Center of Atlanta

Systems

ADP Workforce Now; ADP/HR Perspective; ADP E-Time System (timesheets) Global Upside (international); UKG/UltiPro, Workforce System (timesheets), People fluent (recruiting) ADP EV4 HR System; ADP EV5 HR System; ADP Reports Smith; Oracle; Peoplesoft 8.0: Peoplesoft 9.2 MSS ADP system Icarian HR system (payroll/staffing system); Kenexa (recruiting); Omina (Background); Chally system

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