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
