Payroll Specialist Manager

Alan Jelinek, CPP

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Summary

Detail-oriented and certified Payroll Professional with 25+ years of experience in payroll management, compliance, and accounting. Proven strengths in analytical thinking, strategic planning, and process improvement. Experienced in leading payroll teams, managing multi-state payroll, ensuring tax compliance, and driving system efficiencies. Seeking a Payroll Manager or Payroll Specialist role to leverage expertise and contribute to organizational growth. Professional Experience

Gateway Technical College – Kenosha, WI

Payroll Manager 2012 – July 2025

• Oversaw payroll operations for ~1,350 employees (1350 W-2s annually) using Ellucian-Colleague.

• Managed payroll staff, including performance reviews, coaching, scheduling, and professional development.

• Researched and implemented compliance with state/local withholding and unemployment tax requirements.

• Directed budgeting responsibilities related to payroll operations. Payroll Lead 2006 – 2012

• Supervised payroll processes with assistance of a Payroll Specialist.

• Managed 403(b) administration, quarterly/yearly tax reporting, workers’ compensation audits, and reconciliations.

• Acted as liaison for Wisconsin Retirement System and handled multiple compliance audits.

• Implemented process improvements including domestic partner benefits. Payroll Specialist 2000 – 2005

• Processed payroll for ~1,100 employees; managed garnishments, employment verifications, and ACH transactions.

• Administered retirement plans and unemployment reporting.

• Completed quarterly and yearly payroll tax filings.

• Maintained CPP certification through American Payroll Association seminars. Kenosha Unified School District No. 1 – Kenosha, WI Payroll Specialist 1999 – 2000

• Processed payroll for ~3,200 employees across three schedules (75 payrolls annually).

• Balanced salaries against benefit deductions and ensured accurate garnishments and levies. Trustmark Insurance Company – Lake Forest, IL

Payroll Specialist / Assistant Accountant 1995 – 1999

• Processed multi-state payroll for ~1,700 employees including garnishments, bonuses, pensions, and termination checks.

• Prepared quarterly state and federal payroll tax filings (940, 941).

• Partnered with management on process improvements and system efficiencies. Billing / Customer Support Roles 1995 – 1996

• Supported billing operations for payroll-deductible insurance products.

• Processed payments, reconciled accounts, and maintained mainframe systems. Education

• Bachelor of Business Management – Cardinal Stritch University, Milwaukee, WI (2003)

• Associate of Accounting – Gateway College, Kenosha, WI (1987) Certifications

• Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) – American Payroll Association (2001)

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