Payroll Supervisor/ Payroll Manager

LaShai Daniels

**** ******* ** **** *******, CA *4501 510-***-**** ***********@*****.***

Professional Summary

Seasoned Payroll Manager and Lead Payroll Administrator with 14 years of experience in accounting and operations management. Expertise in payroll administration, data analysis, and emerging AI-driven payroll technologies. Proven history of implementing process improvements through automation tools and custom reporting. Adept at navigating complex payroll regulations and ensuring compliance across multi-state payrolls. Strong analytical skills with a track record of leveraging payroll data to improve operational efficiency.

Core Competencies

●Payroll Data Analytics: Advanced Excel, Pivot Tables, ADP Workforce Now Reporting Dashboard, custom reporting, trend analysis

●AI & Automation Tools: Familiar with AI-powered payroll software for data entry automation and compliance monitoring

●Payroll Technology: ADP Workforce Now, Lawson, QuickBooks, Kronos, Sage, Ceridian, Gusto, Paylocity, MS Office, 10-key (12000 kph)

●Human Resources & Compliance: Payroll processing, benefits administration, wage garnishments, new hire processing, multi-state tax compliance

●Leadership & Collaboration: Cross-departmental teamwork, staff management, payroll team leadership, project management

●Reporting & Audits: Year-end reporting (W-2, ACA), 401(k) and Workers’ Compensation audits, payroll reconciliations, financial accruals

Work Experience

Payroll Manager Color of Change - Oakland/Alameda, CA. - 09/2022 – Present

●Lead semi-monthly payroll processing for a diverse workforce, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.

●Utilized ADP Workforce Now to create ad-hoc reports, monitor payroll data trends, and flag discrepancies using reporting dashboards.

●Introduced AI-based automation to streamline payroll data entry, reducing processing time and human error.

●Collaborated with HR and accounting teams to ensure timely and accurate salary adjustments, benefits processing, and tax updates.

●Managed year-end reporting, including W-2s and ACA compliance, and supported 401(k) and Workers’ Compensation audits.

Executive Administrative Assistant Moms 4 Housing Inc - Oakland/Alameda, CA - 11/2020 – 09/2022

●Assisted the Program Manager in setting up new business operations, including payroll setup and new hire onboarding.

●Managed payroll reimbursements, prepared employee contracts, and maintained accurate payroll documentation.

●Organized events and scheduled engagements for the leadership team.

Payroll Specialist Robert Half International - Oakland, CA - 11/2019 – 08/2020

●Processed payroll for up to 1,500 employees, ensuring compliance with FLSA and managing garnishments such as child support and tax levies.

●Analyzed payroll data using Excel to identify trends and anomalies, contributing to improved reporting accuracy.

●Assisted in testing AI tools for payroll compliance monitoring, helping to flag discrepancies before processing.

Lead Payroll Administrator / Assistant Personnel-Benefits Administrator Cagwin & Dorward Landscape & Construction - Novato, CA - 01/2018 – 02/2019

●Managed payroll for 600 employees, processed multi-state payrolls, and handled direct deposits, garnishments, and bonuses.

●Led meetings to address payroll issues, ensuring timely and accurate resolutions across departments.

Payroll Specialist Alta Bates Summit Medical Center - Berkeley, CA - 12/2015 – 08/2017

●Processed payroll for behavioral health employees, managed time tracking through Kronos, and ensured compliance with union agreements.

Additional Experience

●Medical Biller / Payment Poster / Authorization Specialist – Alta Bates Summit Perinatal Center

●Senior Medical Biller – UCSF Medical Group Business

●Payroll Administrator – CUE/IBT Local 2010

Education

Business Studies - Napa Valley College - Napa, CA

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