Natasha Stolys
York,ON
Summary
Seasoned Payroll Analyst bringing 12 years' experience in payroll and HHS policies and practices. Proven history of achievement and innovation coupled with outstanding work ethic, commitment and loyalty. Strong track record of effective leadership, collaborative teamwork and articulate communication. Highly adept with key strengths in payroll administration functions, including analytical research, complex processing procedures and program implementation. An enthusiastic Payroll Analyst focused on maintaining company policies and procedures while promoting a vast knowledge of payroll practices and improvement.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Payroll Analyst
Hamilton Health Sciences
01.2011 - Current
- Processing on and off-cycle payroll runs, calculate and process pay adjustments for benefit entitlement, prior period adjustments, step pay increments, lieu percentage, and sick instances review.
- Review and pay pro-rated vacation, vacation pay percentages, bonuses and sub-top-up payments
- Multiple yearly vacation payout analyses and adjustments as required
- Assisted in onboarding new employees, providing training materials, and coordinating orientation schedules to ensure smooth integration to team
- Ensure that all transactions comply with collective agreements, Human Resources strategies, policies, programs and procedures and government regulations; obtaining approval for all exceptions
- Review payroll to ensure accuracy by running reports and performing various pay close audits
- Set up garnishments and family support orders and review biweekly deductions
- Analyze and track overpayment issues and ensure recoveries processed meet correct tax requirements
- Respond to internal and external inquiries and provide timely and accurate HR payroll related information as required
- Process Kronos, absence files, and records of employment uploads
- Support compensation and benefits team with regards to Pension Plan inquiries and review
- Generate sign-in sheets, enter and balance employee's hours and process time entry adjustments
- Create process maps and training documents
- Constantly look for efficiencies and implement fail-safe checks on processes to ensure data is processed fully and accurately.
- Improved timeliness of payroll processing by implementing new procedures and training team members on best practices.
- Handled special payroll situations such as severance payments, bonuses, and back pay calculations with accuracy and discretion.
- Uploaded time records into computer system and made adjustments to create accurate database for payroll processing functions.
- Reduced manual data entry errors by automating key aspects of payroll system, resulting in more reliable payment records.
- Coordinated with external auditors during annual audits, providing necessary documentation and addressing any concerns related to payroll processes.
- Reviewed time records for 127 departments during interim time entry to verify accuracy of data.
Administrative Assistant
RE/MAX Escarpment Realty Inc.
01.2008 - 01.2011
- Assisted large team with real estate transactions, financing and legal organization
- Client satisfaction focused in fast-paced office environment
- Compile market research and comparable listings
- Conducted all screening and interviews for new hires, and developed training modules.
- Scheduled office meetings and client appointments for staff teams.
- Transcribed and organized information to assist in preparing speeches and presentations.
- Boosted team productivity by managing communication channels and ensuring timely responses to inquiries.
- Continually sought methods for improving daily operations, communications with clients, recordkeeping, and data entry for increased efficiency.
- Identified and recommended changes to existing processes to improve accuracy, efficiency, and quality
- Assisted in onboarding new employees, providing training materials, and coordinating orientation schedules to ensure smooth integration into team.
- Performed research to collect and record industry data.
Education
Human Resources -
Mohawk College of Applied Arts And Technology
Hamilton, ON01.2010
Flight Attendant And Airline Operations -
Sault College of Applied Arts And Technology
Sault Ste. Marie, ON01.2007
Skills
- Payroll Processing
- Payroll Auditing
- Employee Relations
- Microsoft Excel proficiency
- Tax Compliance
- Payroll Software Expertise
- Garnishments Handling
- Teamwork orientation
- Continuous Improvement Mindset
- Data auditing assistance
- Collaborative team member
- Analytical Skills
- Excellent writing skills
- Developing office systems
Accomplishments
- The Working Mind Certified Facilitator. An education program designed to promote mental health and reduce the stigma of mental illness in a workplace setting. The goal is to support the mental health and well-being of employees and enable their full productivity. This is an initiative being implemented at HHS currently.
- Record of Employment Subject Matter Expert responsible for testing and implementing new practices in MyHR HRIS system transition from PeopleSoft and mass uploads of ROE bulk files. Go to for any upload or ROE generation issues, and assist in training team members for continuous improvement.
- Continuous Education and improvement attending various HR law seminars & webinars.
Affiliations
- HRPA
Timeline
Payroll Analyst
Hamilton Health Sciences
01.2011 - Current
Administrative Assistant
RE/MAX Escarpment Realty Inc.
01.2008 - 01.2011
Human Resources -
Mohawk College of Applied Arts And Technology
Flight Attendant And Airline Operations -
Sault College of Applied Arts And Technology
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