Dedicated payroll professional with excellent clerical, accounting and technical knowledge. Well-organized, methodical and proactive with top-notch skills in multitasking, time management and conflict resolution.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Payroll Coordinator
PG Group
SPRINGS
01.2009 - Current
Enforce company policies and procedures to ensure compliance with legal regulations.
Managed day-to-day operations of the payroll department including processing of all relevant information.
Coordinated with human resources department to maintain accurate records of employee wages and deductions.
Performed complex calculations related to overtime pay, vacation pay, retroactive pay, backpay.
Anticipated potential payroll issues and questions to take proactive action and prevent development of problems.
Prepared manual checks and submitted direct deposit through online banking.
Maintained and updated database for invoicing and accounting reconciliation.
Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees adn sub -ordinates to supply knowledge of various company programs.
Assisted with audits by providing requested documents in a timely manner.
Resolved discrepancies between payroll records and employee complaints or inquiries promptly.
Prepared quarterly reporting documents for filing with applicable government agencies. (Workmans Compensation Fund)
Reviewed current tax laws, reviewed changes in legislation affecting payroll systems, and updated internal protocols accordingly.
Ensured proper accounting procedures are followed when recording financial transactions related to payroll activities.
Trained new staff on all aspects of payroll processing procedures.
Verified accuracy of timesheets submitted by employees prior to entering into the system.
Processed employee rehires, transfers, terminations and withholdings.
Supported payrolls, driving timely and accurate payment of employee wages.
Collaborated with employees and supervisors to immediately resolve discrepancies in timesheets.
Extracted information from payroll system and generated reports for various departments and vendors.
Participated in various projects related to process improvement initiatives within the department.
Maintained confidentiality concerning personnel information at all times.
Processed garnishments from court orders as well as child support orders per legal requirements.
Researched and resolved employee payroll questions and issues via email, phone and in person.
Onboarded new employees in time reporting and payroll systems.
Trained employees on best practices and protocols while managing teams to maintain optimal productivity.
Discussed job performance problems with employees, identifying causes and issues to find solutions.
Participated in subordinates' tasks to facilitate productivity or help overcome difficulties.
Salaries and Wages Adminstrator
Scharrighuisen Opencast Mining
Boksburg
09.1999 - 11.2008
Updated databases with new employee information, job changes and terminations.
Performed data entry tasks into computer databases from paper documents.
Processed payroll information according to established guidelines.
Ensured that all paperwork was completed accurately before submission deadlines.