Amber Elder
Fort Wayne
Summary
Dedicated Payroll & Benefits Specialist with experience in payroll processing, time and attendance and record maintenance. Known for attention to detail and commitment to data integrity, ready to enhance payroll operations and support organizational success.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Payroll & Benefits Specialist
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Ft Wayne
02.2025 - Current
- Process weekly payroll for salaried and hourly team members, ensuring accuracy and compliance with company policies and applicable laws
- Managed payroll deductions, tax withholdings, garnishments, support orders, and direct deposit changes to ensure compliance and accuracy
- Served as primary contact for employees regarding payroll, benefits, eligibility, and pension inquiries, facilitating timely resolutions
- Maintained payroll records and ensured data integrity in HRIS, supporting accurate reporting and compliance
Payroll Coordinator
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Ft Wayne
08.2021 - 02.2025
- Processed weekly payroll for 9 locations through ADP Vantage
- Created, maintained and ran reports from HRIS system
- Served as point of contact for time and attendance inquiries, resolving pay-related issues efficiently
- Processed pay progressions, expense reimbursements, and maintenance changes for employees to ensure timely payroll updates
HR Coordinator
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Ft Wayne
10.2018 - 08.2021
- Conducted employee onboarding activities including orientation, benefits enrollment, and new hire paperwork.
- Maintained employee records in accordance with legal requirements and company policy.
- Provided assistance to the HR Administrators, Insurance Coordinator and Payroll Coordinator
- Acted as a backup to the Payroll Coordinator
Merchandise Coordinator
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Ft Wayne
06.2014 - 10.2018
- Provided customer service and support to members\vendors on the department product lines
- Arranged and maintained Market information for vendors: initiate and review market bulletins, collect and assess drop ship order forms, analyze Market totals
- Assisted inventory staff with processing dispositions and return goods authorizations.
Member Services Coordinator
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Ft Wayne
08.2012 - 06.2014
- Answered telephones and responded to member and field staff inquiries for problem solving and providing assistance
- Worked with Sales and Business Development managers and supervisors to gather information, expedite, and complete projects
- Maintained and organized sales literature for distribution to field staff and members
Education
Bachelor of Science - Organizational Leadership And Supervision
Indiana University, Purdue University Ft Wayne
Ft Wayne, IN05.2014
Skills
- Effective communication
- Attention to detail
- Payroll processing
- Data integrity
- Problem solving
- Team collaboration
Timeline
Payroll & Benefits Specialist
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02.2025 - Current
Payroll Coordinator
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08.2021 - 02.2025
HR Coordinator
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10.2018 - 08.2021
Merchandise Coordinator
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06.2014 - 10.2018
Member Services Coordinator
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08.2012 - 06.2014
Bachelor of Science - Organizational Leadership And Supervision
Indiana University, Purdue University Ft Wayne