Payroll Administrator Resume

Payroll administration involves managing the responsibility of compensating employees for the hours worked. Common duties listed in the payroll Administrator resume includes reviewing and entering time records, transmitting payments, solving employee's payment issues, processing deductions in compliance with local and federal laws, processing benefits, including medical, leave, creating updated salary sheets and reports, and preparing accurate payroll reports. To apply for a payroll administration position, your resume must showcase strong mathematical, communication, problem-solving and computer skills along with the relevant work experience. Candidates highlighting bachelor's and master's degree in accounting or a related field in their resumes are mostly preferred.

Payroll Administrator Resume Sample

Jessica C. Hall
4512 Hardesty Street
Albany, NY 12207
Phone No: 052-443-6809
Email: jessicahall@anymail.com

Career Summary:

Highly-professional and organized Payroll Administrator with a solid experience in overseeing accurate and timely completion of payroll preparation, processing and maintenance activities. Possess thorough understanding of payroll regulations and practices as well as excellent mathematical, communication, multi-tasking and organizational skills.

Summary of Skills:

More than 5 years of experience in preparing and managing payroll processes as well as expert knowledge of payroll principles and regulations, basic employment laws, payroll taxes and audits, benefits administration
Proficiency in MS Word, Excel and Outlook as well as experience with computerized payroll systems like UltiPro, ADP and Ceridian Reporting Tools as well as with Time and Attendance management software
Effective communication skills to interact with employees at every level of organization as well as to make them understand the complex payroll processes in a very professional and clear manner
Excellent planning and prioritization skills to handle extensive lists of tasks involved in a pay cycle accurately and timely
Ability to identify and solve complex payroll related issues of the employees as well as to deal with tax irregularities, compliance issues quickly and efficiently
Strong critical thinking and decision-making skills while handling difficult situations
Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise extreme discretion
Strong organizational skills as well as ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and within tight deadliness while producing quality and consistent work.

Work Experience:

Payroll Administrator
Horizon Project Inc., New York, NY
August 2016 - Present

Playing an important role in leading and executing payroll processes
Collaborating with the HR department for payroll-related matters such as new hires, terminations, merit increases, benefits and change of status
Reviewing and validating employees' information in payroll/ scheduling system for data integrity purposes
Working closely with other administrators to implement changes that reflect best practices in payroll processing as well as keeping abreast of legal modifications impacting payroll procedures
Ensuring accurate and complete documentation of payroll processes and procedures
Reviewing electronic employee time-sheets for accuracy compliance to wage and hour laws
Ensuring payroll tax compliance, including tax deposits, filings and reconciliations to the general ledger are accurate and completed in a timely manner
Verifying pay slip count with employee count and ensuring the timely distribution of pay slips
Addressing employees' pay related concerns, and providing accurate payroll information
Leading optimization of payroll systems and processes to align with business and system changes
Processing and monitoring accuracy of payroll deductions, and other necessary adjustments

Payroll Administrator
David Allin Group, New York, NY
December 2014 - July 2016

Played an important role in planning, organizing, and executing all aspects of payroll functions as well as operated as the first point of contact for employees regarding any payroll inquiries
Established and implemented written procedures for payroll workflow as needed
Recorded employee's information including exemptions, transfers and resignations to maintain and update payroll records as well as verified attendance, working hours, and pay adjustments in these records
Identified and reconciled payroll discrepancies by reviewing time sheets, work charts, wage computation, and other information
Participated in the fiscal year-end process with the senior payroll, compensation and benefit manager
Maintained all payroll records as well as conducted regular audits in payroll system for quarterly, annual and other reporting needs
Reconciled payroll accounts and prepared payroll accounting journal entries
Handled all aspects of workers compensations' audits as well as maintained their accurate, and complete records
Kept abreast of changes in local, state and federal laws, including tax and deduction laws, and ensured that the payroll environment and system is in compliance with them

Payroll Administrator (Part-Time)
Impark West Inc., New York, NY
September 2013 - November 2014

Processed bi-weekly payroll for up to 50 employees accurately and timely
Worked closely with the HR department to solve employee payroll related issues
Filled payroll paperwork into employees' personal files after each pay run as well as maintained the highest level of confidentiality
Prepared and maintained documentation on payroll processes, procedures, and checklists
Assisted in the review of payroll processes to identify areas of process improvements, and standardization
Prepared and posted general journal entries for all payroll, payroll accruals, benefits and deductions in the accounting system
Assisted in providing regular analysis and reporting metrics related to payroll, leave, time and attendance policies
Assisted in researching and verifying all payroll discrepancies in a timely and accurate manner
Ensured all data entered into the payroll system is in sync with the HRIS system

Education:

Masters of Business Administration degree in Accounting
New York University, New York, NY
2013

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting
New York University, New York, NY
2009

Reference:

On request.