Payroll & School District Specialist

MANAL JOMAA

586-***-**** • ***********@*****.***

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PAYROLL & SCHOOL BUSINESS PROFESSIONAL

Results-driven payroll professional with 20+ years of overall payroll experience. Proven expertise in payroll processing, system implementations, compliance, and cross-department collaboration. Recognized for accuracy, responsiveness, and professionalism while supporting large, complex employee populations.

CORE COMPETENCIES

Public School Payroll Administration

Payroll Systems Implementation

Time & Attendance Management

Contract & Extra Pay Processing

Regulatory Compliance (IRS, ORS, ACA, GASB)

Benefits & Retirement Reporting

Audit & Year-End Processing (W-2, 941)

Process Improvement & Efficiency

Cross-Functional Collaboration

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

BIRMINGHAM PUBLIC SCHOOLS – Beverly Hills, MI

Payroll Coordinator September 2015 – Present

Manage end-to-end payroll processing for 1,200+ hourly and salaried employees in a public school district

Calculate and process all mid-year personnel changes including FTE, lane, position, and contract adjustments

Ensure accurate and timely processing of extra duty pay, substitute pay, stipends, merit pay, and off-schedule payments

Lead payroll compliance activities including Federal 941 filings, State of Michigan reporting, W-2 processing, and year-end balancing

Administer Office of Retirement Services (ORS) reporting to ensure accurate wage and service credit reporting

Process 403(b) and 457 TSA deductions, employee reimbursements, and legislative/GASB compliance items

Maintain detailed payroll records in compliance with audit and documentation requirements

Served as a key team member in the district-wide implementation of pay-efficiency systems, including Informed K-12 and Frontline Time & Attendance

Supported system rollout through data validation, payroll integration, troubleshooting, and staff guidance

Contributed to streamlined workflows, reduced manual corrections, and improved payroll accuracy and reporting

EAST DETROIT PUBLIC SCHOOLS (ESR) – Eastpointe, MI

Payroll & Employee Benefit Specialist January 2013 – September 2015

Prepared semi-monthly contract and hourly payroll for 250 employees in coordination with MISD

Processed garnishments, child support orders, tax levies, student loans, and bankruptcy deductions

Administered employee benefits including open enrollment, deductions, COBRA, and carrier invoice reconciliation

Managed ACA tracking and reporting for eligible employees and dependents

Verified timesheets and extra hours for accuracy and correct account coding

Supported HR operations including employment verifications, FMLA, Workers’ Compensation, and unemployment claim research

Assisted building secretaries with Aesop substitute system and payroll-related inquiries

WOODWARD HILLS NURSING CENTER – Bloomfield Hills, MI

HR / Payroll & Benefits Coordinator March 2008 – December 2012

Processed bi-weekly payroll for 250+ hourly and salaried employees

Maintained strict confidentiality of payroll and personnel records

Administered benefits enrollment, deductions, and carrier reconciliations

Managed PTO accruals, wage adjustments, garnishments, and tax deductions

Coordinated new hire onboarding, background checks, fingerprints, and credential verification

Handled Workers’ Compensation claims, OSHA logs, BLS reporting, and FMLA administration

Supported unemployment claim protests and attended UIA hearings as needed

COLLINS & AIKMAN CORPORATION – Sterling Heights, MI

Payroll Administrator May 2002 – August 2007

Processed multi-frequency payroll (weekly, semi-monthly, monthly) for 300–400 employees

Verified timekeeping, overtime calculations, union payroll rules, and wage classifications

Administered garnishments, tax levies, vacation accruals, and union dues

Reviewed payroll reports to ensure accuracy and timely check delivery

Accounts Payable Administrator 2000 – 2007 - Processed vendor payments and reconciled invoices, purchase orders, and receiving reports - Managed check runs, cash requirements, and vendor statement reconciliations

COLLINS & AIKMAN CORPORATION – Clinton Township, MI

Accounts Receivable Analyst 1998 – 2000

Processed daily billing and shipping documentation

Reviewed aging reports and resolved outstanding receivables over 60 days

Maintained accurate pricing and customer purchase order records

EDUCATION

Macomb Community College – Accounting Coursework Warren, MI

Lake Shore High School – Diploma St. Clair Shores, MI

CERTIFICATIONS

Michigan School Business Official (MSBO) – School Payroll Specialist (SPS)

ADP Workforce Now Upgrade Certification

ADP Reporting Basics I & II

Continuous Improvement / Service Excellence Training

Safety & Lean Training Certifications

TECHNICAL SKILLS

BusinessPlus / PowerSchool Accounting

Informed K-12

Frontline Time & Attendance

ADP Workforce Now / Pay eXpert / PCPW

Kronos (iSeries, Timekeeper)

Enterprise eTime

Aesop Navigator

AS400 / Infinium / MISD Systems

Microsoft Excel & Word

ReportSmith

PROFESSIONAL RECOGNITION

Consistently recognized by administrators, teachers, and colleagues for responsiveness, professionalism, accuracy, and customer-focused support.

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