Simoné Bartlett

Payroll Supervisor

County Bird Holding

12.2015 - Current

Supervise Payroll staff and fill in for the manager as needed
Provide guidance to and shares knowledge with colleagues/team members relating to own specialization.
VIP inputs
Reports
Reconciliations
UIF Submission
Payment of Salaries and External payments
Syspro - Compiling journals for approval by the Financial Manager
General Leger Reconciliation
Cover for team members in back-up role for vacation and/or high-volume work efforts.
Assisted with system upgrades and implementation projects by providing valuable input from the perspective of a seasoned payroll professional.
Maintained employee confidence by keeping all payroll information strictly confidential while addressing concerns professionally.
Collaborated with HR on employee benefits administration, ensuring proper deductions were made from employee paychecks.
Achieved timely resolution of discrepancies in employee pay stubs by working closely with HR, finance, and IT departments to identify underlying issues.
Managed a team of payroll specialists, ensuring timely and accurate processing for over 400 employees.
Trained and mentored junior payroll staff, fostering a collaborative team environment that focused on continuous improvement.
Prepared detailed reports analyzing payroll expenses, providing valuable insights to management for budgetary planning purposes.
Improved tax reporting processes by working closely with external auditors during annual audits, ensuring full compliance with government requirements.
Reduced payroll discrepancies by conducting thorough audits and implementing corrective actions when necessary.
Coordinated with accounting department for accurate general ledger postings related to payroll transactions, promoting financial accuracy across departments.
Ensured compliance with federal and state labor laws by staying up-to-date on regulations and adjusting payroll procedures accordingly.
Assisted employees with resolving any payroll-related issues or concerns in a timely manner, maintaining positive relationships within the organization.
Performed calculations in overtime, vacation, and sick hours to provide accurate data to payroll processing database.
Resolved payroll discrepancies quickly and successfully.
Maintained strict confidentiality of all payroll information and records.
Collaborated with human resources, accounting and other departments to confirm payroll accuracy.
Uploaded time records into computer system and made adjustments to create accurate database for payroll processing functions.
Documented and processed all garnishments for bankruptcies, student loans, and child support orders.
Researched payroll errors and processed payments for federal and state taxes, social security, Medicare and various employee deductions, annuity contributions, and retirement plan withholdings.
Resolved issues through active listening and open-ended questioning, escalating major problems to manager.
Delegated tasks to administrative support staff to organize and improve office efficiency.
Interceded between employees during arguments and diffused tense situations.