Gail Richards

Experienced Senior Payroll Specialist with expertise in accurately processing bi-weekly payroll for salaried and hourly employees. Proficient in various payroll platforms including ADP, Ceridian, Empower, and Trion. Skilled in problem-solving, due diligence, and multitasking. Known for exceptional data entry and record-keeping abilities, and excellent telephone and email communication.

Payroll Specialist - Springfield Clinic - Springfield, IL

(2022-08)

• Completed bi-weekly payroll for salaried and hourly employees.
• Resolved payroll discrepancies in a timely manner with excellent customer service skills.
• Audited and processed employee time sheets, maintained payroll records, and responded to inquiries.
• Maintained payroll information by collecting, calculating, and entering data into payroll system.
• Handled sensitive employee information in accordance with privacy regulations.
• Processed terminations by calculating final wages accurately and ensuring payments were made on time.
• Handled confidential information in compliance with HIPAA.
• Generated reports on payroll data to ensure accuracy of information.
• Ensured proper completion of all documentation associated with onboarding new hires into the payroll system.
• Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while meeting strict deadlines.
• Communicated clearly and effectively with employees regarding payroll policies, deductions, and benefits.
• Processed paperwork for new employees and entered employee information into payroll system.
• Conducted verifications of employment.
• Recorded employee information, such as exemptions, transfers, and resignations, to maintain and update payroll records.

Senior Payroll Specialist - Driveline Retail Merchandising - Taylorville

(1995-10 - 2022-08)

• Received and reviewed over 6000 multi-state employees' time records
• Did payroll calculations for overtime, vacation, and sick time
• Oversaw the entry and processing of payroll data for employees in accordance with company policies
• Updated employee files with new information, such as name changes, address changes, status changes and wage pay levels
• Responded to employee questions and requests for information in timely and knowledgeable fashion
• Proficient in several payroll platforms to calculate salaries, rate changes, retroactive adjustments, overtime, bonus, vacation, termination, and garnishments.
• Coordinated with Human Resources team members to ensure accuracy of employee information for payroll processing.
• Researched changes in employment law regulations affecting payroll operations and incorporated into existing processes accordingly.
• Developed comprehensive documentation for all aspects of the payroll process.
• Analyzed payroll data to identify discrepancies and resolve complex issues in a timely manner.
• Assisted external auditors by providing requested documents during audits.
• Expertly managed confidential employee records while ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
• Developed and maintained payroll system to ensure accurate processing of employee paychecks, direct deposits, and deductions.
• Provided detailed explanations of earnings statements to employees upon request.
• Performed manual calculations as needed for special circumstances such as bonus payments or stock options.
• Processed garnishments, terminations, new hires, retroactive payments, and overtime calculations accurately and efficiently.
• Completed bi-weekly payroll for salaried and hourly employees.
• Maintained payroll information by collecting, calculating, and entering data into payroll system.
• Handled sensitive employee information in accordance with privacy regulations.
• Audited and processed employee time sheets, maintained payroll records, and responded to inquiries.
• Processed garnishments and communicated garnishment information to all parties.
• Handled confidential information in compliance with HIPAA.
• Reconciled payroll accounts, verifying balances and ensuring accurate financial records.
• Processed paperwork for new employees and entered employee information into payroll system.
• Verified attendance, hours worked, and pay adjustments and post information onto designated records.
• Reviewed time sheets, work charts, wage computation, and other information to detect and reconcile payroll discrepancies.
• Recorded employee information, such as exemptions, transfers, and resignations, to maintain and update payroll records.
• Compiled employee time, production, and payroll data from time sheets and other records.
• Conducted verifications of employment.

High School Diploma - Taylorville High School