Payroll professional

Professional Summary

Experienced payroll leader with over 18 years of expertise managing payroll operations for large Texas school districts. Known for driving compliance, efficiency, and accuracy in multi-million-dollar payroll systems. Deeply versed in TRS, IRS, TWC, FMLA, W2, garnishments, and federal/state labor regulations. Proven ability to streamline workflows, lead cross-functional teams, implement policy improvements, and support organizational goals through strategic payroll and benefits administration.. Work Experience

International Leadership of Texas

Manager of Payroll, Benefits & TWC Richardson, Texas 2024 - 2025

• Managed and coordinated daily payroll operations for a team of six, ensuring compliance with state and federal laws and regulations.

• Advised Human Resources on Texas Retirement System (TRS) rules and policy changes, enhancing organizational adherence to legal standards.

• Prepared and submitted various financial reports and payments, including IRS, TRS, garnishments, and 941/W2 filings, ensuring timely and accurate processing.

• Implemented new procedures that reduced organizational costs and improved employee efficiency, while also training staff on payroll, benefits, and FMLA.

Highland Park ISD

Payroll Manager Dallas, Texas 2018 - 2024

• Directed and managed daily payroll operations, ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.

• Collaborated with HR to coordinate benefits for new hires, terminations, and FMLA, addressing employment-related issues effectively.

• Controlled payroll preparation and production, including regular, special, and supplemental payrolls, utilizing platforms such as Skyward, and True Time.

• Processed and reported payments for TRS, OAG, DOL, TWC, garnishments, taxes, ACH deposits, W2s, and 941s, resolving discrepancies as necessary.

Collin College

Payroll Coordinator McKinney, Texas 2017 - 2018

• Prepared and processed monthly payroll, ensuring accuracy by verifying outputs against source data and maintaining timely submissions.

• Managed updates for assignments, deductions, benefits, and other employee-related changes, including new hires, reassignments, and terminations.

• Processed TRS reporting, child support, and other wage garnishments while maintaining an accurate time clock system. Deborah Day

International Leadership of Texas

Payroll Manager Richardson, Texas 2016 - 2017

• Managed and directed daily payroll activities, ensuring compliance with state and federal laws, and implemented timesaving procedures using Skyward and other software systems.

• Prepared and submitted financial and regulatory reports, including 941/W2 filings, IRS payments, and garnishments, on a semi-weekly, monthly, quarterly, and yearly basis.

• Advised HR on policy issues, managed FMLA, and enforced compliance with handbook and legal regulations. Frisco ISD

Payroll Manager Frisco, Texas 2014 - 2016

• Managed daily payroll operations, ensuring timely and compliant payroll delivery in accordance with state and federal regulations.

• Implemented new procedures that improved payroll processing efficiency, contributing to time savings.

• Provided guidance to HR on policy issues, ensuring alignment with handbook and regulatory requirements. Allen ISD

Assistant Manager / Lead Payroll Specialist Allen, Texas 2007 - 2014

• Managed the preparation and execution of various payrolls, including semi-monthly, monthly, and special payrolls, ensuring accuracy and compliance with established protocols.

• Prepared and submitted essential tax documents and payroll reports, such as 941/W2 forms, adhering to deadlines for semi-weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual submissions.

• Processed and reconciled payroll-related transactions, including redistributions, journal entries, and payment of liabilities such as taxes and garnishments, while maintaining accurate records and audits.

• Provided training and support to payroll staff and campus personnel, facilitating the implementation and testing of new systems and procedures.

Education

Northbrook College

Accounting/finance Worthing, United Kingdom

Texas Association of Business Officials

Certified Texas School Business Official

Wayneflete Secondary School

High School Diploma United Kingdom

Certifications

CTSBO Certified Texas School Business Official TASBO Technical Skills

Payroll Systems: Skyward, True Time, Frontline

Reporting & Compliance: TRS, 941/W-2, IRS, TWC, Garnishments, FMLA, Labor Laws, OAG, DOL Financial Operations: Journal Entries, Reconciliations, ACH Leadership: Decision-Making, Team Management, Time Management, Problem Solving

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