Sarah Weinberg

Payroll and benefits professional with experience supporting payroll, benefits administration, and HR operations. Experienced in managing US and Canadian payrolls, benefits programs, compliance, system implementations, and employee support. Proven ability to work effectively in fast-paced environments, collaborate across departments, adapt to changing policies and procedures, and identify opportunities to improve processes and efficiency.

Payroll & Benefits Administrator - Denton County Transportation Authority - Denton, TX

(2026-05 - 2026-08)

• Processed biweekly payroll using UKG, ensuring accurate and timely payroll processing in accordance with company policies and procedures.
• Administered employee benefits and assisted employees with enrollment, eligibility, and benefit-related questions and issues.
• Coordinated new hire onboarding and orientation, including payroll, benefits, and required employment documentation.
• Reconciled payroll and benefit invoices, researched discrepancies, and worked with internal departments and vendors to ensure accurate billing and payments.
• Maintained employee records and payroll/benefit data while ensuring confidentiality, accuracy, and compliance with applicable policies and regulations.

Payroll & Benefits Manager, US & Canada; Benefits Lead, US & Canada - Likewize Corp. - Southlake, TX

(2021-05 - 2026-05)

Payroll & Benefits Manager, US & Canada: Feb 2023 – May 2026. Benefits Lead, US & Canada: May 2021 – Feb 2023.

• Managed multiple US and Canadian payrolls using ADP Workforce Now, ensuring accurate, timely, and compliant processing.
• Partnered with Accounting and Treasury to ensure accurate payroll recording, reconciliation, and funding.
• Led payroll projects and system implementations, including time and attendance solutions and new payroll vendor integrations.
• Developed and implemented best practices to improve payroll and benefits processes, efficiency, and accuracy.
• Managed benefit plan administration, including eligibility, participation, and compliance with plan provisions and government requirements.
• Coordinated annual benefits enrollment, including the development and communication of enrollment materials to employees.
• Directed COBRA administration and compliance.
• Provided guidance and support to employees regarding payroll, benefits, eligibility, and plan provisions, resolving issues and answering questions.

Sr. Benefits Specialist - Solera Holdings, Inc. - Westlake, TX

(2018-06 - 2021-03)

• Administered North American benefits programs, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability, and Retirement plans.
• Provided benefits guidance and problem resolution to employees across North America.
• Monitored Workday and vendor file feeds to ensure accurate and timely transmission of employee changes.
• Audited, processed, and submitted monthly benefits invoices to Accounts Payable for payment.
• Configured Workday for annual Open Enrollment, including updating plan rates and adding new benefit plans.

Benefits Administrator - CCS Medical - Farmers Branch, TX

(2016-09 - 2018-04)

• Administered online enrollment processes for new hires, employee life events and changes, and annual Open Enrollment.
• Provided benefit plan interpretation, guidance, and counsel to employees.
• Compiled and analyzed reports to make recommendations to the senior leadership team for financial and strategic planning.
• Audited and processed benefits invoices, resolved billing discrepancies, and worked with benefit carriers to ensure accurate invoices and payment.
• Managed 401(k) contributions for each payroll, including deferrals, loans, and employee address changes; coordinated quarterly and annual audits and Form 5500 filings.

Benefits Coordinator; HR Coordinator - Caliber Collision - Lewisville, TX

(2011-12 - 2016-05)

Benefits Coordinator: April 2013 – May 2016. HR Coordinator: December 2011 – April 2013.

• Provided employees with benefits guidance, researched questions, and resolved benefit-related issues.
• Processed weekly benefit transactions, maintained employee records, and coordinated benefit information with vendors.
• Generated payroll and benefits reports for contribution calculations, year-end reporting, and administrative requirements.
• Coordinated new hire processes, including background screenings, pre-employment testing, and required HR documentation.
• Implemented a new hiring process using Virtual Edge (ADP) to improve recruiting and onboarding workflows.

Bachelor of Science - Agricultural Economics - Tarleton State University (2014-12)