Payroll HR Specialist

Patricia Babb Farrow

Chattanooga, TN *****

***********@*****.*** - 423-***-****

To work in a team related environment, where I may utilize and strengthen my 35 yrs. experience in Accounting, Payroll and Administrative skills. To ensure work ethics in a positive and productive manner. Corporate Payroll Manager / HR Specialist

Five Star Food Service - Chattanooga, TN 7:00 - 3:30 (40+ hrs wkly) Jan 2018 - Present

*Process Payroll for 43+ Branches, approximately 3,000+/- employees; Salary, Hourly, Commission Route Drivers, Union employees with Full time, Part time and On-call status. Total of 3 payrolls weekly for 500+/- and 1 payroll bi-weekly for 2500+/- employees.

*Supervise a staff of 23 Payroll Coordinators in 10 different states, preparing work schedules, implementing goals and procedures. Review time sheets, work charts, wage computation, and other information to detect and reconcile payroll.

*Manage onboarding system for new hires, transfers, promotions and terminations according to payroll laws, company policies and regulations. Maintain payroll accounts and files for all employees, including federal and state tax forms, direct deposit information, processed I9 forms, background checks.

*Process employee garnishments, child support, income holding orders and benefit-related payroll deductions and submit payments to required agencies.

*Provide training related to payroll, timekeeping, expense reporting, 401K, FSA and HSA for all employees and managers.

*Resolve payroll inquiries (paychecks, W2 questions, bonus payments, etc). Update of all payroll maintenance; PTO (paid time off) eligibility and set up. Track leave time such as vacation, personal and sick leave for employees.

*Process time and attendance records, making adjustments and corrections in Swipe Clock timekeeping system prior to uploading to the payroll system on a weekly and bi-weekly basis.

*Complete, verify, and process forms and documentation for administration of benefits such as pension plans, unemployment and medical insurance. Compile reports, statements and summaries related to pay and benefit accounts then submit to appropriate departments.

*Conduct verifications of employment.

*Receive, record, and authorize reports for disbursements in accordance with company policies and procedures.

*Send 401K file of employee deductions and employer match to plan provider for weekly and bi-weekly payrolls submitted.

*Work closely with HR to manage workflow to ensure all payroll transactions are processed accurately and timely.

Office Coordinator/Consultant/HR, AP & Payroll Specialist Tri-State Electrical - Chattanooga, TN - 7:30 - 4:00 (40+ hrs wkly) July 2017 to December 2017

*6 month project for an upcoming successful Company. Trained employees on Payroll and AP, also coordinated other positions in the Office to run smoothly. Payroll Administrator

Adman Electric, Inc - Chattanooga, TN - 7:30 - 4:00 (40+ hrs wkly) February 1999 to June 2017

2001-2017 Payroll Administrator

* Compiling and processing salary and hourly payroll for 300 + employees on a weekly basis with ACH Payroll through NACHA formatted payroll system, weekly calculation of payroll taxes and making deposits, monthly reconciliation of payroll account. Monthly calculations, reports and checks sent to 4 different Local Unions, including Health, Retirement, assessments and 401k. Handle and resolve payroll issues. Ensure general wage increases are uploaded, tested and paid to employees. Progressive experience in Payroll and Benefits.

1999-2001 Accounts Payable Clerk/Payroll Clerk

* Responsible for Accounts Payable to include entering invoices, verifying statements at month end, making deposits, and processing accounts payable checks.

* Assist with Payroll 2 days a week

Other Duties Include:

* Part-time Office Manager includes all managerial duties in the absence of the Office Manager. * Assisting the Estimating Department by locating quotes and job information via the Internet. * Assisting TDOT and GDOT Department by ordering bid packages, typing forms and FedEx bids in a timely manner.

* Proficient in all general office skills to include typing correspondences, filing, copying, faxing, ordering office supplies and answering multi-line phone systems. Accounts Payable

Mueller Company - Chattanooga, TN 8:00 - 4:30 (40 hrs wkly) January 1995 to February 1999

* Responsible for Accounts Payable to include entering invoices, creating spreadsheets and processing weekly payment to vendors.

* Assistant to the Controller for various project coordination.

* Backup for receptionist.

Accounts Payable/Payroll

Heatec, Inc - Chattanooga, TN 8:00 - 4:30 (40 hrs wkly) April 1993 to January 1995

* Responsible for all aspects of Accounts Payable and Payroll. Receptionist

Adman Electric, Inc - Chattanooga, TN - 8:00 - 4:30 (40 hrs wkly) January 1991 to April 1993

*Answered multi-line phone system, general office skills Accounts Payable

Komatsu - Chattanooga, TN - 8:00 - 4:30 (40 hrs wkly) July 1988 to January 1991

* Responsible for all aspects of Accounts Payable. Budget Clerk

TVA-Sequoyah Nuclear Plant - Chattanooga, TN - 8:00 - 5:00 (40 hrs wkly) June 1987 to July 1988

*Assisted Budget Manager in creating spreadsheets and graphs for presentations. EDUCATION

High School Diploma 1987

Hixson High School - Hixson, TN

SKILLS

Advanced 10 key and typing speed, Advanced Computer Skills, Superior Communication Skills, Quickbooks, Wang, Microsoft Works, Word, Lotus, Excel, Outlook, Power Point, QuickBooks, Windows 95, 98, 2000, XP, Windows 7, General Ledger software, Peachtree software, Starbuilder Software, Alliance Payroll, Swipe Clock Time & Attendance, Motivated & Positive, Quick learner. Strong Points

*Excellent attention to detail and ability to identify and resolve pay issues and errors.

*Excellent customer service skills and ability to work effectively with all personality types and also under strict deadlines.

*High level of professionalism and ability to communicate with various levels of management, and the ability to maintain confidentiality.

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