Payroll Manager with HRIS & Compliance Expertise

Payroll Manager - Wedgewood LLC

**** – **** Hybrid - Redondo Beach CA

Managed the payroll department to ensure timely and accurate processing of payroll for all employees. Oversaw payroll operations while ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local regulations. Focused on optimizing payroll processes to enhance both efficiency and accuracy. Additionally, leveraged HRIS (Human Resource Information System) to streamline payroll operations, improve data accuracy, and enhance reporting capabilities.

Payroll Processing:

Manage the end-to-end payroll process, including data entry, payroll calculations, and distribution of paychecks for over 500 employees across 20 companies in multiple states. Compliance:

Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations, tax laws, and labor laws. Resolved a backlog of wage garnishments, workers' compensation, and unemployment forms. Registered companies for state employer identification numbers. Issue Resolution:

Investigate and resolve payroll discrepancies, answering employee inquiries and providing exceptional customer service.

Filed quarterly tax amendments for issues related to bonus taxation, misclassified earnings, and Social Security number corrections.

Reporting:

Prepare and submit required payroll reports and assist in annual audits for Benefits, Worker's Compensation and 401k audits.

Process Improvement:

Identify opportunities to streamline payroll processes and implement best practices. Facilitated payroll conversion from ADP to UltiPro. Record Keeping:

Maintain accurate payroll records and employee files, ensuring confidentiality and security of sensitive information.

Assisted in the implementation and management of the HRIS UKG system to streamline payroll processing and enhance data accuracy.

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. Payroll Manager- BuildSavings

2015 - 2016 I Onsite - Los Angeles CA

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. Implemented timecard distribution requiring manager verification and signatures. Reviewed timecard entries to ensure compliance with lunch break policies and procedures. Created reports to audit new hires and employee changes. Tracked vacation and sick hours for all employees. Administered wage attachments in accordance with company policies. Set up split wrap delivery for check distribution to four locations. 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. PROFILE

Adept Payroll Manager with a steadfast

commitment to precision and efficiency. With

over a decade of experience, I'm poised to

transition into Human Resources to enhance

organizational success. Drawing from my

expertise in staff management, leadership,

and communication, I thrive on resolving

complex payroll challenges with

confidentiality and accuracy. My

comprehensive knowledge of multi-state

payroll processing and tax laws positions me

to optimize team performance and drive

impactful change. I am dedicated to fostering

trust and growth within organizations by

channeling my skills into creating seamless

payroll experiences.

SYSTEM EXPERTISE

UKG Pro

ADP Run

ADP HRB

Workforce Now 8.0 / 12.0

ADP PC for Windows

PayeXpert

Ezlabor Management

QuickBooks

Microsoft 365

EDUCATION & LICENSING

University of Phoenix, Bachelor of Science, Business Management

QUALITIES

Analytical

Detail-Oriented

Strategic Thinker

Integrity

Proactive

Payroll Manager- Joe's Jeans Inc.

2011 - 2015 I 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. 310-***-****

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Lancaster CA

Results-Driven Payroll Manager eager to navigate change and tackle new opportunities. With extensive experience in accurate financial management 9 EXPERIENCE

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