Payroll & Cross-Functional Coordination Specialist
Resume:
Jason Grimes
**************@*****.***
Education
Texas Tech University, Lubbock, Texas;
B.A. degree, Dec 2009
Major: Communication Studies
Minor: Mass Communications
Professional Experience
PPA Tour
Payroll Specialist
March2024 – Present
As a global governing body of men’s and women’s professional pickleball, the PPA Tour’s mission is to serve pickleball. We entertain millions of spectators, showcase the sport’s top athletes at the most prestigious tournaments, and inspire the next generation of fans and players.
• I am in charge of all thing’s payroll including processing bi-weekly payroll for two entities which has both salaried and hourly employees, registering and filing state taxes for 2 entities, making sure benefits, 401k, wage garnishments, and all variable payments (bonus, commissions, reimbursements, etc.) are paid on time and accurately, and answering all payroll questions from employees in a timely manner.
• Recently merged with Major League Pickleball and have been a part of implementing a new payroll for the new entity that was set up for these employees.
• I am always looking to make processes more efficient without losing accuracy and I have done so by implementing a reimbursement policy with all reimbursements loaded to ADP and stream over to payroll, along with the implementation of streaming benefits into ADP and over to payroll as well.
• Work closely with HR, Finance, and different department managers to make sure all payroll related matters are well communicated and aligned with the company’s direction.
• Set up Vendors in Sage Intact for Accounts Payable, load journal entries in to Sage Intact for accounting.
• Currently using ADP WFN as our payroll system and Sage Intact for accounting. Omnipresent
Payroll Specialist (Fully Remote)
November 2021 – February 2024
At Omnipresent, we make it fast and easy to hire and manage employees compliantly in more than 160 countries. We take care of all the complex administration involved including payroll, benefits, compliance and taxes, so you can focus on growing your business.
• Process internal payroll for Canada which has 300+employees and US which has 200 employees.
• Account Management of 10 PEO accounts for US and Canada. Head count ranging from 50 to 1 employee.
• Support any internal payroll questions and provide excellent customer service to Clients on PEO accounts.
• Run payroll reports and review for accuracy.
• Efficient with Microsoft Office tools and specifically Excel (Vlookup, pivot tables, etc.)
• Help improve processes so payroll is running efficiently while still providing accuracy.
• Invoice and bill clients and third-party payroll providers. iiPay
USA Payroll Administrator
February 2020 - November 2021
Cloud-based global payroll company that is implemented at more than 270 businesses and in more than 150. System enables processing and reports to be generated from a single engine allowing clients a faster and more efficient payroll cycle.
• Account management for multiple clients in the USA and processing payrolls, providing reports, and ensuring employees get paid on time.
• Building strong relationships with the client to provide timely and accurate processing of payroll data.
• Excel in client relations resolving any issues, answering all questions in a timely manner, and implementing new ideas to make sure the process is efficient, accurate, and successful. Have received strong client referrals from Advent, Shutterstock, and Trip Advisor.
ISN Networld
Senior HR Associate
April 2019 - September 2019
Safety contractor software company with international offices.
• International payroll for over 500 employees in 5 countries.
• Help with onboarding new employees, recruiting, training and development, immigration, and everyday administrative task that falls into the HR department with a heavy focus on international payroll.
iiPay
International Payroll Administrator October 2017 – April 2019 Cloud-based global payroll company that is implemented at more than 270 businesses and in more than 150. The system enables processing and reports to be generated from a single engine allowing clients a faster and more simple payroll cycle.
• Account management for multiple clients (Trip Advisor, Ellucian, Tower Research, Advent International, Medidata) and countries (Italy, France, Germany, Spain, Netherlands, Ireland, Singapore, Hong Kong, India, Brazil, and others) processing payrolls, providing reports, and ensuring employees get paid on time.
• Building strong relationships with both the client and the ICP (in country partner) to provide timely and accurate processing of payroll data.
• Excel in client relations resolving any issues, answering all questions in a timely manner, and implementing new ideas to make sure the process is efficient, accurate, and successful. Have received strong client referrals from Trip Advisor, Tower Research, and Shutterstock.
• Started out with 7 accounts and have consistently performed and have grown to manage 25 accounts presently. FICS
Trainer/Instructor/Account Manager/Report Writer
April 2012 – October 2017
Founded in 1983 and headquartered in Dallas, Texas, Financial Industry Computer Systems, Inc. (FICS®) specializes in providing flexible, comprehensive loan origination software and loan servicing software for the residential mortgage industry as well as commercial loan servicing software for the commercial real-estate industry. FICS also provides innovative document management and web-based capabilities into its full suite of mortgage software products.
• Speaking with customers on a national level, training them on the software FICS offers
• Taking inbound calls from customers and helping them troubleshoot over the phone
• Utilizing the software to write reports for customers as requested.
• Creating and conducting webinars that are used to train customers.
• Testing software for all systems on different databases.
• Creating and giving a presentation on our latest updates at the annual User’s Conference.
• Working with customers through the implementation and data integration process to ensure smooth transitions Genesis Resources
Corporate Insurance Recruiter March 2011 – March 2012
• Handling 3rd party insurance recruiting nationally.
• Developing leads, obtaining resumes and screening candidates for current openings
• Building a great relationship with the client and the candidate throughout the process
• Following through with paperwork and documentation until candidate has fulfilled guarantee.
• Produced over $30k in the first 6 months, and $75k in the year. Crossmark
Temporary Corporate Recruiter March 2010 – October 2010
• Sourced resumes for open prospective positions
• Called candidates, interviewed them, offered job and follow up with paperwork,
• Top 10 out of 60 recruiters; Handled MI, IN, ME, IL, and FL. Schuerenberg and Grimes P.C. (Office Assistant) 2006-2007 Served papers, filed documents, organized and moved files to storage, pick up and deliver packages Volunteer Work
• North Texas Food Bank – volunteering sorting food to deliver to those in need.
• Aid to children in Notre Dame School for the Disabled, Dallas, Texas (Teacher for mentally challenged kids)
• Habitat for Humanity-
• Meals on Wheels
• South Plains Food Bank (organized a food drive, collected food, and worked sorting food at the food bank)
• Sickle cell Foundation (Organized a fundraising campaign with a small group for the foundation)
• Parkway Center for Underprivileged Kids (Taught 1st-3rd underprivileged kid’s grade boys public speaking)
Happy to provide references upon request.
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