Michelle Lappen Phone: 763-***-****
Email: ********.******@*****.***
Accomplishments
& Skills
Implementing Workday Payroll & Timekeeping at nVent
Creating a comparison template for ADP & WD Tax ID & rates
Experience with PeopleSoft, Workday & ADP Smart Compliance
Proficient in Multi State & Local Tax Withholding Education
University of Wisconsin River Falls, WI
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration-Management, 2010 North Hennepin Community College Brooklyn Park, MN Associates of Science - Business Management, 2008
Work Experience
Patterson Companies, Inc Eagan, MN
Payroll Analyst 2022 – Current
Workday systems configuration for US & Canadian Payroll, Report Writing, Time Tracking & EIB
Tracking tax projects – amendments, late originals, and P&I
Tax reconciliation & tax adjustments
Partnering with Compensation team for stock releases and providing custom reports & EIB
Back up for settlement process
Creating efficiencies and documenting work processes nVent Management Company St. Louis Park, MN
Payroll Analyst 2022
Senior Payroll Specialist 2018 – 2021
Accurately process payroll for 4,000 + employees on a weekly and semi-monthly pay period
Subject matter expert on Workday payroll processing, payroll tax compliance & garnishments
Accurately report and file all applicable quarterly taxes with federal and state agencies
Provide payroll and payroll tax support across other business functions Pentair Golden Valley, MN
Payroll Specialist 2015 – 2018
Accurately Processed Payroll for 5,000 + employees on a weekly and semi-monthly pay period
Maintained corporate payroll programs – Stock transactions, Expats, Relocation programs, Commuter programs, etc.
Assisted w/divestiture (Pentair & nVent) – record retention, documenting processes, implementing a paperless process and validation program. Loffler Companies Bloomington, MN
HR Payroll Specialist/HIPAA Administrator 2011 – 2015
Accurately process payroll for 350+ employees on a bi-weekly pay period while ensuring compliance with state & local payroll tax laws
Passionately assist employees with inquirers regarding payroll, benefits, 401k, and policy clarifications
Responsible for on-boarding new hires with drug-testing, reviewing new hire paperwork, benefits explanation and ergonomics
Methodically maintain and update employee files and procedures in order to quickly resolve any questions or concerns that may arise