Chey Southern
Redondo Beach,CA
Summary
Experienced professional in international and multi-state payrolls, with a strong emphasis on attention to detail, integrity, and a passion for personal growth and development. Proven track record of over 9 years, supporting the implementation of POS and Payroll systems, contributing to the development, implementation, documentation, and maintenance of payroll policies, procedures, and processes. Knowledgeable payroll professional with a solid background in payroll processing and compliance. Successfully managed payroll cycles, ensuring accurate disbursements and maintaining meticulous records for auditing purposes. Proficient in using payroll software and resolving discrepancies with keen attention to detail.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Payroll Associate, Sr.
Ventura Foods
08.2022 - Current
- Administration and processing of payrolls for Canada
- Bi-weekly and weekly payroll processing
- Manual entries and calculation of vacation, safety shoes, overtime, supervisor pay
- Run appropriate reports and verify data with each pay period
- Verify and balance payroll register
- Audit union dues, benefits, and shift premiums
- Responsible for vacation accrual maintenance
- Assists Human Resources as needed
- Managed payroll data entry and processing for 2k employees to comply with predetermined company guidelines.
- Reviewed time records for 2k employees to verify accuracy of information.
Payroll Specialist
Doc Magic
08.2021 - 01.2022
- Assisted with past audits and current NDT testing with Fidelity 401k including monitoring 401k loans
- Built a company annual review process within the Paycom system
- Analyzed the communication between the MetLife insurance and Paycom
- Assisted with the open enrollment roll out of annual benefits
- Assisted employees with inquiries regarding their paychecks, deductions, and other related issues, providing clear and concise communication.
- Provided customer service to employees regarding payroll inquiries and issues.
- Performed calculations in overtime, vacation, and sick hours to provide accurate data to payroll processing database.
- Verified and submitted timekeeping information for accurate and efficient payroll processing.
Payroll Manager
Simms Restaurants
02.2017 - 01.2021
- Demonstrated success in role requiring strong attention to details, teamwork, and initiative
- Assisted in implementation of multiple POS systems and Payroll systems
- Recorded employee information such as exemptions, transfers, and resignations to maintain payroll records
- Served as go-to person for employees regarding HR matters
- Prepared and processed payroll information by compiling, calculating, and inputting weekly payroll data
- Demonstrated strong knowledge of payroll, payroll processing and human resources
- Provided supervision and training for payroll staff
- Demonstrated passion for delivering outstanding customer experience
- Partnered with Benefits Manager to establish regular audits and reconciliation of benefit deductions
- Maintained confidential files of both active and terminated employees
- Processed gift card files for funding and reporting as received from US locations
- Consulted with management to develop and implement payroll policy and procedures
- Maintained confidentiality and privacy of employee and company sensitive data
- Documented, updated, and maintained payroll policies, procedures, and processes
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Business
Victor Valley College
Victorville, CASkills
Multi-Entity Payroll Management
- Invoice Processing Expertise
- System Implementations
- Payroll Garnishment Administration
- Service Excellence
- Process Management
- Detail-Oriented Data Input
- Operational Efficiency in Manufacturing
- Microsoft Office Proficiency
Timeline
Payroll Associate, Sr.
Ventura Foods
08.2022 - Current
Payroll Specialist
Doc Magic
08.2021 - 01.2022
Payroll Manager
Simms Restaurants
02.2017 - 01.2021
Some College (No Degree) - Business
Victor Valley College
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