DeBrandon Pruitt
HR/Payroll Professional
DeBrandon Pruitt
Dallas, TX 75216
***************@*****.***
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Skills
- Proficient in payroll processing for large-scale organizations (Union and Non-Union)
- Intermediate Excel skills (V-Lookups, Pivot Tables, Formulas)
- Strong understanding of payroll laws and withholding tax regulations
- Experience with HRIS and Payroll systems: ADP Enterprise V5, ADP Workforce Now, Vista Viewpoint, UKG (UltiPro & Kronos), Ceridian DayForce, Microsoft Great Plains, SAP (Success Factors), Workday
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Experience
**HR/Payroll Associate**
Deutsche Bank – New York, NY
02/2023 - 09/2024
- Verified new hires, cross-border transfers(international transfers), and visa hires to ensure accurate processing in ADP Enterprise, DayForce and Workday.
- Utilized Guardian for I-9 forms, visa documentation, and verification processes.
- Applied taxation in the system according to federal, state, and local regulations, ensuring compliance for visa candidates.
- Managed retroactive payments for employees hired after the payroll cycle and processed leave of absence payments based on approval status.
**HR/Payroll/Benefits Analyst**
OTB Brands (Diesel, Inc) – New York, NY
05/2022 - 01/2023
- Handled onboarding paperwork, terminations, and salary changes in HRIS: Success Factors (SAP).
- Processed payroll for corporate and retail employees using ADP Workforce Now.
- Addressed HR and payroll inquiries to provide timely and accurate information to employees.
- Managed garnishments and prepared benefits-related reports for various vendors.
**Payroll Supervisor**
Primoris Services Corporation (Shared Services Center) – Lewisville, TX
01/2020 - 02/2022
- Processed payroll for over 10,000 employees across multiple states.
- Reconciled bonus processing to the general ledger and managed garnishment processing.
- Oversaw ACH funding and Positive Pay Upload for weekly payroll, including final terminations.
- Collaborated with HR on payroll-related actions in HRIS systems (UKG and Vista Viewpoint).
**Garnishment Specialist (Contract)**
OneSource Virtual via Aston Carter Staff Agency – Irving, TX
12/2019 - 01/2020
- Reviewed and set up garnishment orders, ensuring compliance with state rules.
- Assisted with payroll and garnishment inquiries for courts, agencies, and employees.
**Payroll/Tax Specialist**
Falcon Holdings Management, LLC – Southlake, TX
04/2019 - 11/2019
- Processed payroll for over 5,000 employees and managed quarter and yearly tax returns.
- Ensured compliance with garnishment processing and provided excellent customer service.
**Payroll Specialist**
UPS – Coppell, TX
04/2018 - 04/2019
- Managed payroll processing for over 10,000 union employees.
- Addressed employee questions regarding entitlements and verified contract details.
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Education
**University of Texas at Arlington**
Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Communication (Broadcasting)
Graduated 12/2014
**Dallas College, Mountain View College**
Associate of Arts
Graduated 05/2012
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Objective
A dedicated Human Resources and Payroll professional with extensive experience in processing payroll across various industries. Skilled in managing payroll for union and non-union employees, addressing employee inquiries, and ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local tax regulations. Proven ability to improve processes and enhance workplace efficiency.