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Cheryl L Paulsen
Acting Payroll Officer
Brandon ,MB
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Summary
Accuracy-driven Payroll Administrator proficient in handling payroll needs for several hourly and salaried workers as well as multiple unions. Successful at analyzing and fixing issues,processing accounts payables, receivables and timesheets. Pursuing a new professional challenge and offering 14 1/2 of experience in the field. I have developed a plan in regards to where I see the payroll department progressing within the organization.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Acting Payroll Officer
City of Brandon
Brandon, MB
08.2024 - Current
- Performed calculations in overtime, vacation, and sick hours to provide accurate data to payroll processing database.
- Reviewed time records for over 800 employees to verify accuracy of information.
- Applied knowledge of regulations, employment law, and tax code to keep operations in compliance with applicable standards.
- Investigated payroll variances and employee claims to resolve discrepancies and balance financial records.
- Developed and implemented payroll procedures to streamline workflow.
- Coordinated resolution of payroll discrepancies.
- Responded to employee questions and requests for information in timely and knowledgeable fashion.
- Managed and updated employee benefits information.
Payroll Administrator
City of Brandon
Brandon, MB
11.2010 - Current
- Processed payroll information, including salary, deductions, bonuses, retro, and vacation time, for over 800 employees.
- actively working in Dayforce to process payroll as well as run reports and complete audits
- Developed and implemented policies related to payroll processing procedures.
- Conducted audits to ensure accuracy of payroll data.
- Verified employee hours worked against timesheets provided by supervisors.
- Resolved discrepancies between payroll records and employee inquiries.
- Updated employee profiles with changes in job titles or salaries as required.
- Reviewed wage garnishments and court orders to ensure compliance with legal requirements.
- Provided support to Human Resources regarding new hire paperwork and benefits enrollment documents.
- Performed administrative tasks such as filing, copying, scanning. for the Payroll Department.
- Responded to questions from employees about their paychecks or deductions via email or phone calls in a timely manner.
- Collaborated with accounting personnel to reconcile accounts related to payroll activities each month.
- Coordinated with IT staff on system upgrades or troubleshooting issues when needed.
- Processed off-cycle payments accurately within specified deadlines.
- Processed employee rehires, transfers, terminations, and new hires
- Managed payroll for employees at different locations.
Owner/Operator
Twisters Ice Cream Shoppe
Brandon, MB
03.2007 - 04.2017
- Successfully managed the operations of the business, including staff, sales, inventory, and accounting for 10 years.
- Oversaw hiring process for new employees, from recruiting to training.
- Maintained relationships with vendors and suppliers in order to secure favorable terms on materials and services.
- Resolved customer complaints promptly and professionally in order to maintain a positive reputation for the business.
- Prepared staff work schedules and assigned team members to specific duties.
Education
PCP Designation - Payroll Compliance Professional
National Payroll Institute
11-2013
High School Diploma -
Redvers High School
Redvers, SKSkills
- Payroll Processing
- Payroll Auditing
- Coordinating retirement benefits
- Reporting
- Processing off-cycle payroll
- Calculating deductions
- New hire processing
- HR Support
- Accounts Payable
- Accounts Receivable Reconciliation
- Benefits Administration
- Reviewing timesheets
- Resolving discrepancies
References
References available upon request.
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Certification
PCP Designation
Languages
English
Native language
Software
Dayforce
Microsoft Dynamics, Avanti
Timeline
Acting Payroll Officer
City of Brandon
08.2024 - Current
Payroll Administrator
City of Brandon
11.2010 - Current
Owner/Operator
Twisters Ice Cream Shoppe
03.2007 - 04.2017
PCP Designation - Payroll Compliance Professional
National Payroll Institute
High School Diploma -
Redvers High School