Senior Payroll Specialist - J-U-B Engineers, Inc - Meridian, ID
(2025-04)
- Manages and tracks timecards through Deltek Vantagepoint and imports data into Paylocity for payroll processing
- Maintains and processes payroll transactions through Paylocity for 600 employees, including salaries, overtime, bonuses, and deductions, to meet bi-weekly pay dates, as well as off-cycle requests
- Manages payroll processing for prevailing wage projects, ensuring compliance with federal and state labor laws, including accurate wage determinations and benefit allocations
- Ensures compliance with federal, state, and local payroll tax regulations in multiple jurisdictions
- Maintains and updates payroll records, employee earnings, benefits, and deductions
- Maintains and updates 401k plan records and ensures 401k, FSA and HSA plan contributions are prepared and transmitted on a timely basis
- Participates in the annual 401K audit
- Prepares and reconciles payroll and benefit related journal entries to ensure accurate financial reporting
- Tracks FSA contributions involving managing monthly payroll deposits and debit card deductions
- Responds to employee inquiries regarding payroll, garnishment withholdings, direct deposits and pay discrepancies
- Collaborates with HR and Finance teams to ensure accuracy of employee data and benefits integration
- Prepares and reconciles month end accrual entries for financial reporting and assists with routine accounting duties that impact the day-to-day operations of the company
- Completes Certified Payroll Reports for assigned prevailing wage jobs
- Creates Certification of Employee Rate letters for Federal Audited Indirect Labor projects
- Reviews submitted weekly expense reports for employees
- Submits multiple worksite report notices on a quarterly basis
- Completes year end reporting, including accurate W2's and 1099's
- Administers payroll for employees on F-1 and H-1B visas, ensuring accurate tax treatment and compliance with IRS and USCIS requirements
- Applies and monitors FICA exemptions for eligible F-1 nonresident aliens on a student visa
- Processes federal tax exemptions and treaty benefits, validating Forms W-4, W8-BEN, and 8233 as applicable
Payroll Client Account Manager - HILB Group/HR Knowledge - Boston, MA (Remote)
(2023-06 - 2025-04)
- Processed payroll and benefits for 10 clients in a variety of industries including Property Management, Software Services, Charter Schools, Medical Technology Manufacturing, and Health & Wellness Providers
- Processed payrolls weekly, bi-weekly, semi-monthly, and monthly
- Worked with clients to run special off cycle payrolls
- Promptly responded to client inquiries, regarding payroll and benefits administration, to answer and resolve questions and concerns
- Provided timely and accurate coordination of benefit plans to include enrollments, invoice reconciliation, terminations, Flex Spending accounts, COBRA compliance, and open enrollment management
- Maintained electronic files for clients on Sharefile and internal files on Sharepoint
- Performed data entry and maintenance of all client information into ADP payroll systems including general ledger and paid time off
- Worked with ADP Smart Compliance on State payroll tax and SUI deduction management
- Stayed up to date on Federal and State tax changes
- Worked with clients to set up payroll and SUI tax ID in new states
- Coordinated with benefits department on client benefits including open enrollment, renewals, Life Event changes, and terminations for benefit programs including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and Disability insurance
- Worked with clients to manage 401K, 403b, and MTRS retirement eligibility, deductions, and audits
Payroll, Benefits, and Onboarding Specialist - Powers Gymnastics Inc - Scottsdale, AZ (Remote)
(2022-07 - 2023-04)
Hired on a temporary basis to assist with the HRIS implementation transfer from ADP to Workday
- Participated in payroll, benefits, and HCM configuration
- Coordinated end user administrator training
- Streamlined benefit processes and presented solutions to support the organization
- Processed bi-weekly and semi-monthly payroll through ADP and Workday
- Timesheet review and computing pay in accordance with FLSA
- Researched payroll errors and processed payments for federal and state taxes, social security, Medicare, and various employee deductions
- Performed calculations in overtime, vacation, and sick hours to provide accurate data
- Applied knowledge of regulations, employment law, and tax code maintenance to keep operations in compliance with applicable standards
- Maintained health coverage options through Allied and United Healthcare as a self-funded employer
- Tracked and followed-up on benefit enrollments
- ACA tracking and annual filing for 2022 to ensure all 300+ 1095-C forms were distributed
- Managed contingent worker invoices and payment transactions
- Maintained FMLA processing and tracking
- Maintained state tax payments and rate updates
- Facilitation of COBRA for eligible terminations
Human Resources Manager - Tomlinson & Associates - Boise, ID
(2020-07 - 2022-07)
- Implemented the Safety Manual to help reduce workers compensation costs
- Evaluated the implementation of onboarding through ADP Workforce Now
- Compiled a salary structure based on employee time off and status
- Completed monthly payroll processing through ADP Workforce Now for both hourly and salary staff
- Managed timesheet review and computing pay in accordance with FLSA
- Researched payroll errors and processed payments for federal and state taxes, social security, Medicare, retirement plan withholdings, and other various employee deductions
- ACA tracking and annual filing for 2020 and 2021
- Maintained health coverage options through Blue Cross of Idaho, Delta Dental, Vision Service, NueSynergy FSA/COBRA, Aflac, and Colonial Life
- Managed 401K Safe Harbor plan through Morgan Stanley and assisted with annual auditing of plan
- Facilitation of COBRA for eligible terminations
Human Resources Generalist - Tomlinson & Associates - Boise, ID
(2016-04 - 2018-05)
- Implemented and rolled out new processes through ADP Workforce Now including online benefit open enrollment, performance management, talent tools for online recruitment and talent search, time punch system with cell phone access, screening selection services, and background verification
- Completed monthly payroll processing through ADP Workforce Now for both hourly and salary staff
- ACA tracking and annual filing for 2016 and 2017
- Maintained health coverage options with Reliance Health, Delta Dental, Vision Service, Integra-Flex FSA, Aflac, and Colonial Life
- Assisted with HR Compliance Analysis for compiling form 5500
- Compiled and monitored a payroll scale to outline wage ranges based on location and time spent in service with the company
Human Resources Generalist - Cytozyme Laboratories - Salt Lake City, UT
(2019-07 - 2020-07)
- Implemented the benefit open enrollment for 2020 through ADP Workforce Now
- Managed 401K Safe Harbor plan through TransAmerica
- Assisted with HR Compliance Analysis for compiling form 5500
- Performed benefit administration to include enrollment, claims resolution, change reporting, approving invoices for payment and communicating benefit information to employees
- Facilitation of COBRA for eligible terminations
Benefits Advisor - Western Governors University - Salt Lake City, UT
(2018-05 - 2019-07)
- Participated in the benefit configuration and transfer of data from ADP Workforce Now to Workday for 6,500 employees
- Maintained health coverage options with Cigna, EyeMed Vision, Health Equity, Lincoln Financial, Allstate, NBS, and TransAmerica
- Organized annual health fairs and flu shots
- Managed the 403b and 457b retirement accounts through TransAmerica
- Assisted with HR Compliance Analysis for compiling form 5500
- Worked with payroll to guarantee benefit issues were resolved before processing
- Facilitation of COBRA for eligible terminations
- Participated in weekly new hire operations, introducing employees to the benefit programs offered
- Assisted with FMLA and ADA accommodation requests
- Organized and maintained supplemental life insurance enrollment through Lincoln Financial Group
- Worked with Lincoln Financial to maintain STD/LTD claims
- Maintained timecards for employees on STD leave of absence
- Managed and maintained benefit enrollment files for over 6,500 employees nationwide
Human Resources Associate - Thomas Cuisine Management - Meridian, ID
(2014-04 - 2015-11)
Administrative Specialist - Ada County Juvenile Probation - Boise, ID
(2013-12 - 2014-07)
Administrative Assistant of HR & Finance - TIE Kinetix - Boston, MA
(2009-02 - 2013-09)