Niki Patel

Analytical and results-driven Payroll Analyst with overall 10 years of experience specializing in multi-state payroll administration, benefits coordination, and regulatory compliance within the healthcare and financial sectors. Proven expert in managing high-volume payroll operations for 100+ employees, leveraging advanced technical proficiency in ADP Workforce Now, Workday, and EPIC to achieve 100% accuracy in tax reporting and compensation. Recognized for streamlining HRIS workflows, optimizing audit readiness, and maintaining strict adherence to FLSA, federal, and state labor laws.

Payroll Analyst / Payroll Specialist at A One Homecare (2024-03 – Present)

• Execute multi-state payroll for 100+ hourly and salaried employees using ADP Workforce Now, maintaining 100% compliance with FLSA and multi-state tax regulations.
• Optimize payroll accuracy by auditing employee timesheets and PTO balances, reducing compensation discrepancies through rigorous data validation.
• Streamline the employee lifecycle by managing records for new hires, terminations, and wage adjustments within the Workday HRIS.
• Administer complex payroll deductions, including benefits, 401(k) contributions, and wage garnishments, ensuring precise financial reporting.
• Facilitate financial transparency by generating monthly General Ledger (GL) summaries and audit documentation for the finance leadership team.
• Enhance employee satisfaction by resolving 50+ payroll-related inquiries per pay cycle with a high degree of confidentiality and a 24-hour turnaround time.
• Manage year-end compliance activities, including the accurate distribution of W-2 forms and timely payroll tax filings.

Assistant Manager – Healthcare Operations at Guardian Pharmacy of Atlanta (2022-04 – 2023-01)

• Directed payroll-related functions and employee time tracking using EPIC and Workday, improving data integrity for reporting purposes.
• Maintained 100% HIPAA compliance while overseeing sensitive payroll data and employee benefit records.
• Reconciled complex billing operations and invoices to support financial reporting accuracy and payroll funding.
• Coordinated onboarding and benefits eligibility tracking, ensuring new hires were correctly integrated into timekeeping systems.

Patient Benefit Specialist Analyst at AHF Wellness Center (2019-09 – 2022-03)

• Resolved benefits claims and discrepancies through detailed analysis, ensuring accurate payroll deductions for all plan participants.
• Partnered with HR and Finance teams to align benefits administration workflows with semi-monthly payroll processing cycles.
• Improved the accuracy of benefits-related payroll adjustments by implementing cross-departmental verification protocols.

Personal Banker at Wells Fargo (2017-03 – 2019-04)

• Executed financial transactions and maintained accurate client records while identifying payroll fraud and regulatory irregularities.
• Provided specialized account and transaction support to small business clients to assist with their external payroll management needs.

Bachelor of Science in Healthcare Management – Clayton State University

Bachelor of Business Administration in Management – Clayton State University

Associate of Science in Biology – Georgia State University