Sample Resumes

Sample Payroll Manager Resume

 

To secure a challenging position within an organization using my experience, enthusiasm and communication skills

 

 

 

            2007 – Present                        The Hotel Group Inc, Edmonds, WA                        Payroll Manager

 

·         Responsible for the design and implementation of a complete company payroll systems overhaul. The integration of twenty seven separate satellite company payroll systems (previously reliant on traditional and disparate manual processes); into one centrally coordinated modern and streamlined electronic web based system using SQL.

·         Responsible for the monitoring and guidance of subsidiary companies payroll functions to ensure accuracy and legal compliance within all aspects of payroll related tasks.

·         Responsible for all General Ledger payroll postings across all 27 companies.

·         Responsible for processing Workers Compensation accruals and filing quarterly and bi-annual reports (27 companies)

·         Responsibility for processing and funding 401k accounts (10 companies). 

 

 

 

2002- 2007                  Cost-U-Less, Inc., Bellevue, WA.                   Payroll & Benefits Manager

 

• Manage all the daily operational aspects in the Payroll and Benefits and Human Resources Department for 650 employees in five US locations, five foreign countries and 2 US foreign territories.
• Responsible for depositing and filing all bi-weekly, quarterly and annual payroll taxes for Fiji, American Samoa, Virgin Islands, and Guam.  Monitor deposits and tax filings for the Dutch foreign countries.  Work closely with Assistant Controller for cash requirements.
• Maintain and ensure compliance with reporting requirements for the Internal Revenue, Social Security Administration, Department of Labor & Industries, Employment Security and all foreign agencies. 
• Responsible for processing and distributing all employee annual statements for foreign countries.
• COBRA & FMLA administration and tracking.
• Responsibility for development and maintenance of each of the US islands, foreign countries and US foreign territories customized medical plans.
• Ensure compliance with Child Support Agencies and, Internal Revenue Service with regards to wage assignments and levies; prepare and track withholding requirement for wage garnishments
• Administer various benefit programs including Workers Compensation, Unemployment, Life Insurance, AD&D
• Coordinate and administer 401K open enrollments and liaison with annual audit.  Work closely with broker agency to ensure accuracy of contributions, match and loans.  Coordinate, track and monitor all 401k loans.
• Responsible for conducting audits for L&I, Workers Compensation and 401k.  Also partake in quarterly bank audits.   

 

 

1998 – 2002                            Cyrk, Inc. Monroe, WA.                    Payroll Manager

 

• Responsible for all payroll operations and Benefit Administration for 500+ employees in 20 states.
• Coordinate payroll policies and procedures with HR and Accounting departments, and with department heads.
• Manage the benefits package and COBRA packages ensuring new and former employees are properly notified.
• Perform banking functions including notifying the bank of voids and stop payments and reviewing notices from the bank regarding the inability to direct deposit to employee accounts.
• Compute wages/salary payments and related withholdings
• Calculate and process out of cycle checks, disability, bonus, commission and salary increases.
• Track all vacation sick and personal time
• Schedule payroll processing; perform automated payroll file maintenance; maintain the integrity of the payroll computer system and time clock system.
• Maintain the integrity of the benefit system, Blue Cross Blue Shield.
• Compile/prepare payroll and personnel reports using ADP Report Smith and Microsoft Excel.
• Process and maintain records for benefit programs including 40 1K, 401K loans, group term life, 125 Cafeteria Plan, employee stock purchase plan, flexible spending accounts; reconcile insurance billings, retirement reports.
• Prepare/submit quarterly statistical reports for L&I and Dept. of Labor.
• Track/forward garnishments to State and Federal agencies.
• Generate biweekly and monthly reports.
• Successfully completed two mergers and coordinated payroll processing from Boston headquarters to Washington.

 

 

1988-1997 Automatic Data Processing, Inc .Redmond, WA          Senior Client Service Representative

 

• Served over 200 clients
• Provided phone support on all aspects of payroll and tax services
• Payroll input/output reports
• Personal computer instruction and troubleshooting
• Multi-state taxing
• Provided counsel to implement new complex features in client programs
• Processed, administered and instructed on additional services including internal communications and coordination of activities and changes
• Monitored various troubled accounts that require special attention

 

 

 

• Currently preparing for the CPP
• Member of the American Payroll Association

 

 

• Working knowledge of ADP or similar payroll processing system
• In-depth knowledge of employee benefit program design and administration
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrated knowledge of laws, regulations, payroll practices and procedures including: Fair Labor Standard Act, Deferred Compensation Plans, Self-Insurance and Federal filing requirement for reporting federal withholding, social security and third party sick pay.
• Self starter and independent worker
• Excellent Customer Service and Organizational skills.
• Ability to exercise independent judgment, remain flexible, and work effectively under high stress situations.
• Ability to interact positively and confidentially with all clients, including other employees, fellow workers, and the public.
• Knowledge of, and ability to use, Microsoft Office including Excel, Word, Windows, and ADP time and attendance system
• Ability to exercise sensitivity in dealing with individuals of diverse socio-economic backgrounds, cognitive and physical abilities as well as with individuals of diverse cultural and ethnic backgrounds.