Senior Payroll Specialist at HR360/Drummond Communications LLC (2021-03 – Present)
- Process and reconcile payroll accurately and timely for employees and multiple HR360 clients, ensuring full compliance with payroll and tax regulations.
- Resolve payroll, tax, timekeeping, PTO, punch edits, and system access issues promptly, delivering high‑quality customer service to employees and HR360 clients.
- Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual tax reporting (941s, W‑2s, and related filings).
- Work closely with HR, accounting and finance with payroll related matters, support and reporting.
- Serve as a trusted point of contact for payroll‑related inquiries, providing timely responses and consistent follow‑up on all requests.
- Build and maintain strong professional relationships with employees and HR360 clients, ensuring payroll services align with business needs.
- Assist with new payroll client onboarding, including system setup, payroll configuration, and resolution of payroll and tax notices.
- Process and verify employment information and handle verification of employment requests in a timely and accurate manner.
- Maintain onboarding and employee records, including new hire paperwork, I‑9 documentation, status changes, pay changes, job title updates, and supporting payroll spreadsheets across payroll and point‑of‑sale systems.
- Conduct I‑9 verification and ensure proper documentation and compliance for all employees and HR360 clients.
- Support management with special projects and process improvements to enhance payroll accuracy and efficiency.
Payroll Manager at University of Tulsa (2018-01 – 2021-02)
- Managed all payroll and benefits functions for University employees.
- Supervised and mentored four payroll and benefits professionals supporting four payroll cycles (two bi‑weekly, two monthly).
- Ensured accurate multi‑state tax withholding and compliance, including audits, reconciliations, and discrepancy resolution.
- Oversaw monthly, quarterly, and annual tax reporting (941s, W‑2s, and related filings).
- Processed and monitored international payroll and tax treaty benefits, including required reporting for international employees.
- Prepared payroll budget requests and reconciled position budgets as part of the University's annual fiscal planning process.
- Ran complex payroll and financial reports; prepared and posted journal entries and corrections as needed.
- Supervised benefits administration, including benefit elections, vendor coordination, and billing reconciliation.
- Recommended and implemented process improvements and mandated updates across payroll and benefits.
Database Coordinator – Human Resources at University of Tulsa (2001-02 – 2017-12)
- Maintained personal, position, and salary data for all University employees.
- Set up and authorized salaries, stipends, summer pay, and other compensation.
- Maintained historical employee and position records; ensured data integrity and audit readiness.
- Coordinated with payroll and budget teams to verify funding availability and compliance with deadlines.
- Trained and supported HR and payroll staff in database maintenance and payroll processing.
- Ensured faculty offers and reappointments complied with tenure policies and institutional procedures.
- Prepared internal and external reports including EEO, AAP, and New Hire Reporting.
- Coordinated faculty data with Provost, Deans, and campus leadership.
- Recommended and requested payroll/HR system enhancements to meet institutional needs.
Senior Payroll Specialist at University of Tulsa (1999-07 – 2001-02)
- Processed payroll for student employees, including work‑study and non‑work‑study appointments.
- Entered employee demographics, tax elections, and direct deposits.
- Prepared payroll reports, balanced payroll data, and handled tax deposits.
- Assisted international students with tax treaty and compliance requirements.
- Maintained I‑9 and W‑4 records and supported general payroll operations.
Payroll Clerk at Child Nutrition Services, Tulsa Public Schools (1997-02 – 1999-07)
- Processed payroll for 300+ cafeteria employees and substitute staff.
- Entered and maintained personnel records.
- Processed new‑hire paperwork, employment verifications, and payroll adjustments.
- Prepared HR documentation for School Board agenda items.
- Balanced payroll reports and resolved discrepancies for each payroll run.
Additional Payroll, HR, AR, AP & Administrative roles at Multiple employers
Cage Cashier, Osage Casino – Sand Springs (Part‑time); Payroll Clerk, Turnpike Ford; Sub Desk Clerk – Child Nutrition Services, Tulsa Public Schools; Payroll & Accounts Payable Clerk, Keystone Chevrolet; Administrative Assistant to Office Manager, Gary Henry Chevrolet; General Office Clerk, TSCI – Cincinnati Time
- Payroll processing, tax reporting, benefits administration, accounts payable/receivable, general ledger reconciliation, office management support.
