Open To Work
Linda Leiding
Payroll Professional
Chestermere,AB
Summary
Payroll Specialist with extensive experience in payroll administration and compliance at Graham Management Services Inc. Demonstrated success in year-end reporting and cross-border payroll processing, leading to improved operational efficiency. Skilled in data analysis and team collaboration, ensuring accurate and timely payroll for diverse employee groups.
Highly communicative Payroll Specialist promoting more than 40 years of expertise in auditing payroll data and processing garnishments. An action-oriented professional with skills in ADP processing plus SAP, UKG, Explorer, Ceridian, Dayforce, Workday and BambooHR (both HRIS and Payroll). Offering talents in cultivating lasting relationships, resolving issues quickly, and identifying mistakes on time sheets and processing payrolls.
Preference to work remotely from home.
Overview
1
1
Certification
13
13
years of professional experience
Education
HR Diploma Courses - Human Resources Management
BCIT
Burnaby01-2024
PMP Diploma - Payroll
Canadian Payroll Association
Toronto, ON04-1986
CPM Diploma - Payroll Management
Canadian Payroll Association
Toronto, ON01-1987
High School - Matriculation
Viscount Bennett High School
Calgary, AB06-1971
Skills
- Payroll administration and processing
- Year-end reporting and compliance
- HRIS management
- Data analysis and improvement
- Cross-border payroll processing
- Tax compliance and auditing in both Canada and the US
- Payroll policies and procedures were created, updated and implemented
- Multi-country payroll management
- Payroll Accounts payable
- Benefits administration in both Canada and the US
- Proficient in SAP,ADP Workforce Now, UKG, Explorer, Ceridian, Dayforce, Workday, BambooHR (both HRIS and Payroll) plus various out of the box programs and custom in-house systems
- Integrated accounting systems in SAP, ADP WFN, and others
Accomplishments
- Completed all quarterly payroll tax reconciliations, including 941s, FUTA and SUTA and annual W-2 filings.
- Improved accuracy of payroll journal entries by developing and implementing a payroll reconciliation tool.
- Implemented web-based human resources and time sheet system to minimize errors and cost while improving payroll efficiency.
- Supervised team of 2 up to 33 staff members.
- Developed Microsoft Excel to create a spreadsheet to reconcile Payroll to match changes made as well as uploads of time from SAP to ADPWFN to pay employees in that payroll system.
- Through the SAP Ticketing system, documented and resolved all issues that came into payroll within one working day which led to happier employees and managers.
- Consistently received positive performance reviews.
- Achieved less issues with updates and upgrades to the SAP system through effectively working with the Finance and IT Teams to test all changes to this system to ensure that there were no changes that would impact Payroll.
- Collaborated with team of 5 plus KPMG in the development of Canada - US Cross Border mobility process which included documentation of the process to facilitates employees moving between Canada and the US correctly. This also included how to handle these transfers by the HR and Payroll Departments which created a smooth transfer for happy employees.
LANGUAGES
English
Native or Bilingual
Certification
- PCP Diploma from Canadian Payroll Association
- CPM Diploma from Canadian Payroll Association
- Multiple conferences with the Canadian Payroll Association
- Multiple conferences with the American Payroll Association
Software
SAP
ADP Workforce Now
UKG
Explorer
Ceridian
Dayforce
Workday
BambooHR - HRIS and Payroll
Work History
Payroll Specialist
Robert Half
Calgary, AB
08.2022 - 06.2024
- Processed payroll data using automated systems to ensure timely and accurate employee compensation.
- Assisted in verifying employee hours and resolving discrepancies with timekeeping records.
- Maintained confidentiality of sensitive payroll information while adhering to compliance regulations.
- Supported year-end processing by gathering necessary documentation for tax reporting and compliance.
Payroll Manager / Payroll Specialist
Graham Management Services Inc.
Calgary, AB
10.2014 - 10.2021
- Processed bi-weekly payroll for employees, ensuring accuracy and compliance with regulations.
- Assisted in implementing new payroll software to streamline operations and enhance reporting.
- Reviewed and reconciled payroll discrepancies, fostering timely resolutions with team members.
- Maintained employee records, ensuring data integrity and confidentiality throughout the payroll process.
Payroll and HR Manager
HB Construction
Edmonton, AB
06.2014 - 10.2014
- Developed and implemented HR policies to enhance organizational culture and employee engagement.
- Led recruitment efforts, streamlining processes to attract top talent across various departments.
- Conducted performance management initiatives, providing guidance for employee development and goal alignment.
- Facilitated training programs to improve workforce skills and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
Payroll Manager
North American Construction Group
Edmonton, AB
07.2011 - 05.2014
- Streamlined payroll processes to ensure timely and accurate employee compensation.
- Led implementation of new payroll software, enhancing reporting capabilities and user experience.
- Mentored junior payroll staff, fostering professional development and improving team efficiency.
MY WORK LOVES
- I have been in Payroll and Human Resources for over 50 years and with that experience I feel that I understand both sides of the Employee experience and am able to help provide directions to this part of the work life balance with any company.
- I have had several different situations with employees which were successfully resolved. Worked with the IT departments that set up the system, apply updates and year-end improvements to ensure that payroll is not compromised.
- I am not looking for a managerial position. I just would love to do payroll again.