Maureen Rooney

Experienced with many aspects of payroll and benefits administration. Attention to detail and excellent communication skills enable me to work well with others as well as independently.

Payroll Specialist at Bonnie Brae (2019-01 – Present)

Report to CFO to independently handle bi-weekly payroll for approx. 300 employees of the10 month school, Residential, Clinical and Administration staff using Paychex Flex & UKG timekeeping system

• Assisted in review of Paylocity and Paycom for possible conversion to new payroll system
• Work with HR on pay related issues due to workers comp, disability, leaves, terminations
• Audit monthly benefit invoices life, medical, dental, vision, LTD to assure employee deductions met
• Bi-annually determine employees eligible for 403B, solicit, enroll, turn on employer match
• Maintain PTO plan balances, input all changes, garnishment, maintain clean data, write policies

Payroll Assistant at ASTRODYNE CORP (2017-01 – 2019-12)

• Process bi-weekly payroll for 300+ hourly & exempt employees utilizing ADP Workforce Now
• Input new hires, terminations, salary changes, schedules, edit Time and Attendance as needed
• Assure that company policies are followed in relation to time off accruals, bonus, 401K limits
• Process garnishments, disability, unemployment & workers compensation wage verifications
• Effectively communicate with employees, management, outside vendors
• Special projects such as preparing for audits, paperless paystub campaign, W2 distribution

Payroll & Benefits Coordinator at CAPITOL CARE (2016-01 – 2017-12)

• Process payroll for 200 NJ hourly & exempt staff utilizing time clock and proprietary system
• Handle bi-weekly payroll for 15 Alabama employees utilizing ADP Workforce Now
• Solicit and enroll employees in dental, medical, life insurance, set up payroll deductions, pay monthly invoices. Solve discrepancies with insurance carriers
• All tasks in accordance with company policies, assist in updating employee handbook, provide upper management with reports i.e. overtime, paid time off, attendance

Office Administrator / Recruiter at Preferred Care at Home (2014-01 – 2016-12)

• Recruit caregivers for home health agency
• Responsible for placing ads, interviewing and onboarding
• Schedule caregivers shifts, handle payroll using Paychex and maintain confidential files
• Perform data entry, maintain office supplies and other administrative duties

Payroll & Benefits Administrator, Facilities Department at Drew University (Aramark Facilities) (1998-01 – 2010-12)

• Process hourly and salaried payroll on timely basis
• Edit and submit data into ADP programs as well as track paid time off
• Place employment ads and process new hires
• Handle medical and 401K benefit enrollments in addition to annual merit increases
• Maintain confidential personnel files and I9's
• Handle workers compensation claims and maintain OSHA log, short term disability and FMLA
• Promote employee morale through recognition program, service awards, and luncheons
• Alleviate work load for Director by accepting special projects i.e. Updating Employee Handbook
• Financial duties were expanded to assist in annual budget

Manager Retirement & 401K Program at Hertz Corporation (1987-01 – 1998-12)

Administration of the defined benefit and contribution plans including supervision and training of staff

• Handle requests for pension benefits; determine benefits eligibility, calculate, authorize payments
• Interface with actuaries, employees, payroll staff, HR Representatives on pension issues
• Manage retiree medical and life insurance plans
• Analyze data used in annual pension statements in house resulting in reduced consulting fees
• Administer Relocation Program for transferred field managers throughout USA and the corporate headquarters move from NYC to NJ

Bachelor of Arts in English – Montclair State University