Human Resources Payroll Specialist

Wendy Wright

*** ****** ***** ****, ** Holly NC *8120 **********@*****.*** 704-***-****

Summary

OBJECTIVES:

Seeking a challenging career in the payroll field that will allow me to utilize my experience and creativity to help the company grow. I bring with me experience of collaborating with cross-functional teams to identify business needs and implement best practices.

Organized Payroll Manager and Human Resources Coordinator bringing strengths in handling work independently and solving routine problems without oversight. I bring with me the experience in Payroll and Human Resources and the ability to quickly learn new processes.

Skills

Administer payroll Payroll Management

Payroll Processing Spreadsheets and Reports

Human Resources support Payroll Calculation

Timesheet review Payroll Taxes

TECHNICAL SKILLS: UKG UltiPro, Paylocity, PayChex, ADP, WorkDay, MS, Word, Excel, Great Plains, Peachtree/Sage, Quick Books, PeopleSoft

Experience

Ste Michelle Wine Estate Woodinville, WA Jun 2023- Jul 2024

Senior Payroll Specialist

Bi-weekly payroll for approx. 1500 employees with UKG UltiPro

Work with 3rd party for tax filing – Ceridian Dayforce

Weekly payroll for UFW (United Food Workers) union - approx. 150 employees

Six different Companies - Three different FEIN numbers

Process HSA & 401K reimbursements

Assist with internal and external audit requests

Communicate with employees with payroll questions

Knowledge of Federal, State, and Local taxes

Obtain SUI numbers and rates from their respective states

Review Quarterly and Year End Reports for accuracy

Monthly Teamsters and UFW reporting

Quarterly L&I reporting

Monthly funding for International Payroll (UK)

Safeguard Medical - Harrisburg, NC Nov 2022-Jun 2023

Payroll & Benefits Manager

Bi-weekly payroll for 500 + employees with Paylocity (Approx 15 different states)

Four different Companies

Process HSA & 401K reimbursements

Assist with internal and external audit requests

Knowledge of Federal, State, and Local taxes

Obtain SUI numbers and rates from their respective states

Assist HRIS team with onboarding and updating direct deposits and taxes

Review Quarterly and Year End Reports for accuracy

Sompo International - (contract job) Charlotte, NC Jun 2022-Oct 2022

Payroll Specialist

Process Bermuda and US semi-monthly payroll using Workday payroll

Process Canada semi-monthly payroll using Ceridian PowerPay

Communicate with employees regarding payroll matters and concerns

Assist with internal and external audit requests

Knowledge of Federal, State, and Local taxes

Assist HRIS team with onboarding and updating direct deposits and taxes

Assisting with Quarterly ad-hoc payroll-related reports

Solid Surface Care - Charlotte, NC Nov 2021-Jun 2022

Payroll Accountant

Bi-weekly and semi-monthly payroll for 500 + employees with Paylocity

Off-cycle payrolls

Processed Certified Payroll as per Davis Bacon Prevailing wages

Process HSA & 401K reimbursements

Support day to day Payroll, including answering employees’ questions

Manage employees’ earnings and deductions

Processed relocation advancements

Reconciled monthly workers comp report

Build and maintain payroll reports using Paylocity

Prepare, analyze, and summarize labor reports

Accrue Partners – Albemarle Corp Charlotte, NC Apr 2021–Nov 2021

Payroll Specialist V

Bi-weekly payroll for 1800 + employees using ADP GlobalView

Process Domestic, Expatriate, Stock and Relocation payrolls

Proactively troubleshoot and resolve payroll issues

Wire payroll payments

Process monthly foundation contributions

Process NEI FICA payments

Provide data, reports and supporting documentation for internal and external audit

Brewer Hendley Oil Company Marshville, NC Sep 2016– Mar 2021

Payroll Manager / Human Resources Coordinator

Help implement PayChex as the new payroll system for 5 entities.

Ensure timely and accurate payroll processing using ADDS payroll and Deputy time keeping for almost 450 employees on a weekly basis.

Reconciles and process payments for AFLAC, garnishments, 401K, monthly and quarterly local tax withholdings.

Review, reconcile and audit payroll reports to ensure accuracy and distribute various payroll reports to accounting department.

Responsible for processing new hires, terminations, status changes, tax changes, deductions, direct deposit, timesheets, pay rate changes, bonus payments, special pay, retroactive adjustments, sick time and garnishments.

File quarterly payroll taxes for 5 entities

Provide excellent customer service to the organization's external and internal customers.

Sorted data company-wide and distributed payroll information to the accounting departments for payment approval and issuance.

Completed forms to document the administration of benefits, including medical insurance and pension plans.

Updated payroll records by entering changes such as exemptions and insurance coverage.

Maintained payroll information by accurately collecting, calculating, and entering data.

Kept payroll information confidential, protecting operations and maintaining employee confidence.

Followed policies, procedures, and reporting processes in maintaining payroll operations.

Education

High School Diploma Akron, OH

University of Akron Akron, OH

Business Management / Marketing

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