Below are the 7 Payroll Specialists & 2 Payroll Clerks with multiple industries & systems expertise.  The Thor Group® provides payroll specialists & clerks with your industry and systems experience on a consulting, contracting or direct hire basis.

Could the future success of your organization be helped by this payroll specialist who worked in manufacturing and retail industries, as well as proficient in Kronos HR, Lawson and ADP? This high school graduate’s technical competencies involve Kronos HR, Kronos Time & Attendance Payroll System, Lawson, ADP and ReportSmith.

One of the important contributions of this payroll specialist included applying advanced-level expertise in using Kronos Time & Attendance Payroll System to process weekly in-house payroll for 1,189 non-represented employees and using Kronos Timekeeping and Lawson Software for 1,675 represented employees. Online timecards were audited for calculating, coding or other errors; manual payroll entries, W4 changes, direct deposits, wage calculations, voluntary and involuntary deductions (levies, garnishments) were processed. The job entailed completing weekly union vacation-pay processing in accordance with various collective bargaining agreements, as well as responding to all external payroll-related inquires (employment verifications, EDD, benefit or payroll audits).

In another job, this specialist processed weekly multi-state payroll using Kronos Time & Attendance Payroll System for 400 hourly and salary non-exempt employees. Preparing journal entries and payroll account reconciliations, as well as investigating and resolving any discrepancies were completed. Areas of expertise included accurate processing of regular earnings and all other payments, including leave of absences, retroactive, shift differentials, bonuses, new hires or terminations in accordance with various state laws, as well as auditing extensive data files to verify correct time-attendance payments and tax deductions. Part of the job was supervising and training the payroll coordinator in all aspects of payroll department (reports, attendance, PTO). Excellent customer service was provided to regional HR managers and employees regarding all aspects of payroll issues.

Would it be beneficial for your organization to employ a payroll specialist with experience working in computer software, financial services and computer hardware industries? Educational attainment is composed of Bachelor of Arts in English, Minor in Communications. Computer skills consist of Ceridian HR, Ceridian On-Demand Solution (ODS), Ceridian Time & Attendance, Ceridian HR/Payroll Web and Ceridian Self-Service and Oracle.

Serving in a computer software as a payroll specialist, provided HR/Payroll Support services to clients according to Ceridian contract and governmental regulations. Some of the tasks were ensuring accurate and timely processing of employee changes, payments and payroll processing for assigned clients. Part of the job was to interface with various teams in Service Center to ensure all deadlines are met and payroll is processed accurately and timely. Received escalated issues from Call Center regarding payroll issues, researched and took appropriate actions for express checks and payroll adjustments, etc. Additionally, provided back up support for team members, as well as maintained process and procedure documentation for SAS 70 compliance.

In a software company, this individual handled customer inquiries via telephone, fax and email, as well as assisted customers with questions relating to payroll, HR, benefit data or system access issues. Other duties were initiating action to review and resolve requests, as well as providing floor support for contact center representatives when management is unavailable. Furthermore, managed telephone contacts, correspondence, customer complaints and other specific tasks. Additionally, consulted with various contract employees, retirees, and management with regards to their benefits, pension and enrollment plans.

What contributions could an SAP payroll specialist with work experience in utilities/power generation, electrical equipment and commercial services industries bring to your organization? Educational attainment is composed of Associate of Science in Accounting. Technical skills involve SAP Payroll, ADP EZ Labor, Paycom, Costpoint, ADP Workforce, Deltek and Peachtree.

Challenges like assisting with processing 18,000 bi-weekly payroll through SAP payroll, as well as working with groups to resolve any SAP payroll processing errors were welcomed and successfully completed on a regular basis. While working in a utilities-power generation company as an SAP payroll specialist, provided excellent customer service for employees, timekeepers, Union Pay, child-support, benefits and HR business partners. Also, monitored payroll shared mailbox as well as payroll request ticketing system for timely employee and HR business partner issue resolution. In addition, worked with ADP and HR Services to ensure all unemployment claim, new hires, and terminations with information provided by HR Services.

Shared expertise by conducting orientation for bilingual new hires and processing terminations as needed and processing I9 verification, background checks, retro pay, P.P.E. deductions, and union dues as well as timekeeping. While employed in an electrical equipment company as a payroll specialist, processed in-house bi-weekly salary payroll and weekly union payroll. The contract opportunity was a 2-3-month assignment for an employee on leave.

What opportunities can having a senior payroll specialist who served professional services, manufacturing and construction industries give your organization? Technical skills include the use of Oracle (particularly E-Business Suite), MS Dynamics GP, ADP (eTime, Workforce Now), UltiPro, Ceridian, Lawson, JD Edwards and Kronos. The individual is an Accounting major.

This senior payroll specialist processed weekly and monthly multi-state payrolls for consultants (500+) using Tempest as well as ADP Workforce Now V.9. Part of the job was processing off cycle checks or wires as needed, along with bonus payments, commission payments, expense reimbursements, per diems, living allowances and travel allowances. Assistance was given to employees in resetting passwords to ADP iPay. Aside from applying for tax accounts in new states or localities, additional tasks involved uploading files and remitting weekly payments to Health Saving Accounting (HSA), Pay eXpert, 401K and insurance accounts. Various ad-hoc reports were generated for GM department. The job required handling all federal, state, local tax issues, 941, 940, SUTA and account reconciliations, as well as providing month-end and year end support.

Another job was involved with processing weekly multi-state payrolls for 5000+ employees using Oracle E-Business Suite and Kronos 6.1. Assistance was provided to employees in resetting passwords to ADP iPay and e-Printview Management. Apart from processing off cycle checks as needed, other functions were filing and submitting payments for weekly, monthly or quarterly tax returns using Master Tax Enterprise.

Could the future success of your organization be helped by this payroll specialist who worked in restaurant, consumer goods and business services industries, as well as proficient in MS Dynamics Great Plains and QuickBooks? Technical competencies involve MS Dynamics Great Plains, QuickBooks and NCR. Educational background includes Bachelor’s degree in Accounting (ongoing), AAS Degree in Accounting and Business Major Diploma.

Important contributions of this payroll specialist included ensuring accurate processing and recording of payroll, as well as managing the workflow to ensure all payroll transactions were processed timely and accurately. The job entailed serving as the lead payroll person for the preparation, implementation and processing of weekly payroll for 16 locations consisting of 1500 employees. Tasks covered collecting, reviewing then entering hours worked, correcting calculations and ensuring timely distribution of payroll. Great Plains and NCR were the computer systems used to process payroll. Aside from processing the correct garnishment calculation and compliance, payments were also submitted. Work was done closely with human resources and managers to capture pay rate and benefit adjustments, new hires, change of status and termination.

This specialist also reconciled payroll prior to transmission and validated 16 payroll reports. Tracking PTO, processing vacation and sick time requests, along with processing payroll adjustments including reissuing lost pay checks, missing hours and other payroll adjustments were skills brought to the table. Functions involved reviewing I-9’s to ensure accurate completion in compliance with requirements and processing unemployment, wage verification and other communications received from federal or state agencies and businesses.

What can a payroll specialist with specialization in ADP Enterprise, ADP ReportSmith and Workday, as well as work background in software, financial services and education industries bring to your organization? Technical specializations involve ADP Enterprise EV4, ADP ReportSmith, Workday, PeopleSoft, Great Plains, Adobe and HomeTracker. This individual obtained Fundamental of Payroll Certification (FPC).

Part of this payroll specialist’s experience involved working with areas such as managing payroll processing schedule and ensuring deadlines were met. Duties covered off-cycle funding submittal to the client, executing interfaces and running payroll processing activities. Tasks included reconciling payroll and validating process inbound/ outbound files, in addition to preparing stock option transactions for accurate processing. Key roles covered retaining appropriate audits to support SAS70 requirements and participating in year-end balancing and filing.

Responsibilities in other jobs consisted of hourly and semi-monthly payroll processing for 1700 employees, along with administering garnishments for 3rd party processing. Timesheets were reviewed for days and hours worked. Teammates were audited for accurate data entry. Other functions involved reconciling and balancing payroll for accuracy. This individual uploaded payroll files to payroll vendor and trained management on the Time Keeping system. Assistance and guidance were provided to other staff members. Skills involved handling payroll and garnishment transactions for 50 employees and 300 contractors throughout the state, along with preparing and analyzing monthly payroll reports. Duties involved employing a high-level of customer service to internal and external customers, in addition to resolving escalated issues in a timely manner. Apart from maintaining payroll records, an additional role consisted of ensuring records were in compliance with retention regulations.

Would your organization benefit from hiring a senior payroll analyst with experience working in real estate and media industries? Technological expertise includes PeopleSoft HCM, Microsoft Office Suite and more.

While working for a real estate company, key accomplishments included payroll human resource objectives by selecting, orienting, training, assigning, scheduling, coaching, counseling, and disciplining employees. Some of the duties involved meeting payroll financial standards by providing annual budget information, monitoring expenditures, identifying variances and implementing corrective actions.

While employed in a media company as a payroll supervisor, main function was to work with functional users to ensure continuous effective use of PeopleSoft HCM. Additional responsibilities were assisting with leading requirement analysis sessions to gather key business objectives as well as providing query power user support in the creation of advanced queries for team shared use.

Is impacting your organization with a payroll clerk who worked in software and manufacturing industries, a current business consideration? Technical skills cover Sage MAS 90/MAS 200, Sage MAS 500, Sage HRMS, Sage 50/Peachtree, PeopleSoft, AS/400 and more. Educational attainment includes an Associate of Arts degree.

Being employed in a software company, one main function was to take calls from clients who were having trouble using payroll software that integrated with Sage 50/Peachtree, Sage HRMS, Sage MAS 90/200/500 and Sage BusinessWorks. Job descriptions involved researching the client’s tax notices and submitting tax/wage adjustments. Other duties covered handling the implementation for direct deposit clients and processing all requests for both payroll services and direct deposit clients through email and fax.

Contributions involved re-classifying wages for multi-jurisdictional taxation, as well as resolving payroll tax discrepancies and tax notices. Additional responsibilities consisted of improving relationships with clients, managing the payroll team and working with project teams for implementation. This payroll clerk also worked on compliance and mass transfers. Other duties were ensuring that the team was meeting all set goals, implementing training, holding team meetings and monthly reviews as well as ensuring customer satisfaction. This specialist also handled large amounts of cash, created a welcoming atmosphere and helped customers in a friendly, professional manner.

What contributions could a payroll clerk who worked in construction, real estate and banking industries bring to your organization? Educational attainment is composed of Diploma in Business Administration with Relevant Coursework, as well as Licensures and Certifications in Business Administration, General Office, Scheduling and Appointment Control, Records Management, Accounts Payable and Receivable bookkeeping, Collections, Inventory Control and Purchasing. Technical expertise consists of Sage 300/Timberline software.

Challenges like receiving code and processing payroll for approximately 75 to 150 employees using Timberline software were welcomed and successfully completed on a regular basis. Serving in a construction company as a payroll clerk, printed and distributed payroll checks, submitted direct deposit to the bank, as well as managed and submitted Health Saving Contributions and 401K Contributions to the bank. Other duties were administering all employee benefits, as well as maintaining Excel spreadsheets for employee vacation days and insurance premiums. Furthermore, maintained court orders, wage garnishments, as well as kept accurate payroll controls and balancing procedures.

Shared expertise by maintaining real estate database by gathering potential customer information from website and entering into agent office program and EMS system for marketing. As an administrative assistant, possessed remote access to realtor’s database. Some of the tasks were preparing and mailing marketing material to potential customers, as well as ordering marketing materials for mailings.