Melissa Smith *********@*****.***
S Results-Driven Payroll Manager eager to navigate change and tackle new
opportunities. With extensive experience in accurate financial management Lancaster CA
and a passion for optimizing team performance, I am transitioning to enhance
organizational success and employee satisfaction in Human Resources.
EXPERIENCE PROFILE
Payroll Manager – Wedgewood LLC
2016 - Present Hybrid – Redondo CA Adept Payroll Manager with a steadfast
Managed the payroll department to ensure timely and accurate processing of payroll for all employees. commitment to precision and efficiency. With
Oversaw payroll operations while ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local regulations. Focused on over a decade of experience, I'm poised to
optimizing payroll processes to enhance both efficiency and accuracy. Additionally, leveraged HRIS (Human transition into Human Resources to enhance
Resource Information System) to streamline payroll operations, improve data accuracy, and enhance organizational success. Drawing from my
reporting capabilities. expertise in staff management, leadership,
and communication, I thrive on resolving
Payroll Processing:.
complex payroll challenges with
• Manage the end-to-end payroll process, including data entry, payroll calculations, and distribution of
confidentiality and accuracy. My
paychecks for over 500 employees across 20 companies in multiple states.
comprehensive knowledge of multi-state
Compliance:
payroll processing and tax laws positions me
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations, tax laws, and labor laws.
to optimize team performance and drive
• Resolved a backlog of wage garnishments, workers' compensation, and unemployment forms.
impactful change. I am dedicated to fostering
• Registered companies for state employer identification numbers.
trust and growth within organizations by
Issue Resolution:
channeling my skills into creating seamless
• Investigate and resolve payroll discrepancies, answering employee inquiries and providing
payroll experiences.
exceptional customer service.
• Filed quarterly tax amendments for issues related to bonus taxation, misclassified earnings, and
Social Security number corrections.
Reporting: SYSTEM EXPERTISE
• Prepare and submit required payroll reports and assist in annual audits. • UKG Pro
Process Improvement: • ADP Run
• Identify opportunities to streamline payroll processes and implement best practices. • ADP HRB
• Facilitated payroll conversion from ADP to UltiPro.
Record Keeping: • Workforce Now 8.0 / 12.0
• Maintain accurate payroll records and employee files, ensuring confidentiality and security of • ADP PC for Windows
sensitive information. • PayeXpert
HRIS
• Ezlabor Management
• Assisted in the implementation and management of the HRIS UKG system to streamline payroll
processing and enhance data accuracy. • QuickBooks
• Successfully partnered with team members to integrate HRIS with existing payroll processes (ADP
Payroll only to UKG HRIS).
• Utilized tax payment services to run an efficient and cost-effective process.
EDUCATION & LICENISING
Payroll Manager– BuildSavings • University of Phoenix, Bachelors of Science,
2015 – 2016 Onsite – Los Angeles CA Business Management
• Managed the payroll department, processing biweekly payrolls for over 750 employees.
• Oversaw bonuses, commissions, and 1099 payrolls.
• Supervised three offsite payroll clerks, ensuring compliance and efficiency.
• Documented payroll processing procedures for a startup landscaping company. QUALITIES
• Implemented timecard distribution requiring manager verification and signatures. • Analytical
• Reviewed timecard entries to ensure compliance with lunch break policies and procedures. • Detail-Oriented
• Created reports to audit new hires and employee changes.
• Tracked vacation and sick hours for all employees. • Strategic Thinker
• Administered wage attachments in accordance with company policies. • Integrity
• Set up split wrap delivery for check distribution to four locations. • Proactive
• Manually processed final paychecks and payroll adjustments using QuickBooks.
• Researched and resolved inquiries related to payroll questions and requests.
• Prepared payroll journal entries for accurate financial reporting.
Payroll Manager– Joe’s Jeans Inc.
2011 – 2015 Onsite – Commerce, CA
• Managed and processed multi-state biweekly payroll for over 450 employees across eighteen
states.
• Supervised four district managers overseeing 33 retail store managers.
• Set up and maintained employee files while tracking paid time off.
• Processed retail bonuses and stock payrolls accurately and efficiently.
• Administered employee court-ordered garnishments and child support warrants.
• Enrolled eligible employees in benefit programs and maintained their files.
• Researched and resolved payroll-related inquiries and requests.