Trena Vickers
Franklin
Summary
Detail-oriented payroll manager adept at maintaining compliance with regulatory standards and tax codes. Successfully manages payroll processing for diverse employee groups across multiple states, ensuring accuracy in data and timely reporting.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Payroll Manager
Gsf Usa
Indianapolis
06.2019 - Current
- Managed payroll processing for diverse employee groups across multiple states.
- Verified accuracy of employee hours worked, pay rate changes, deductions, bonuses, and other payroll data.
- Investigated and corrected discrepancies in payroll data to ensure accuracy.
- Implemented payroll reconciliation tools, enhancing report accuracy and streamlining payroll processes.
- Prepared comprehensive reports on wages, taxes, garnishments, 401K contributions, and benefits packages to ensure compliance and inform decision-making.
- Kept operations in compliance with requirements by applying knowledge of applicable regulations, legal statutes and tax code information.
- Trained staff on payroll procedures and software functionalities, increasing overall team competency and reducing errors.
PAYROLL/ RECRUITING MANAGER
TSD GLOBAL
Greenwood
06.2018 - 01.2019
- Managed the full-cycle recruitment process including sourcing, interviewing, reference checks, offer negotiation and onboarding activities.
- Managed the full recruitment cycle, from sourcing candidates to onboarding.
- Developed recruitment strategies to attract top talent for diverse positions.
- Advised management on best practices for attracting top talent.
- Enhanced organization attractiveness through recommendations for new policies and practices
- Created and implemented employee retention strategies.
- Administered employee benefits programs to ensure compliance and employee satisfaction.
- Conducted weekly payroll
- Maintained employee personnel records
- Supervised team members to ensure productivity and meet organizational goals.
- Assisted in employee recruitment, hiring and interview processes.
- Developed comprehensive job applications and onboarding processes to promote smooth candidate recruitment and assimilation.
- Monitored applicant tracking systems for updates on current applications.
- Scheduled meetings with employees to address concerns and grievances.
- Coordinated interviews with qualified applicants and created shortlist.
- Reviewed recruitment software and databases to locate ideal candidates and convey hiring information.
- Participated in career fairs or other recruiting events.
- Conducted exit interviews for departing employees in order to gain insights about their experiences at the company.
- Launched wellness plans to reduce stress, boost morale and increase productivity.
- Stayed up-to-date on industry policies and changes in labor legislation.
- Handled employee discipline and termination to address policy infractions.
- Collaborated with department heads to identify staffing needs and job requirements.
ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE
CELADON LOGISTICS
12.2017 - 03.2018
- Developed strategies to generate new business opportunities through market trend analysis.
- Collaborated with pricing analysts and operations to align pricing strategies with market conditions.
- Maintained strong understanding of current market conditions and business trends to inform strategic decisions.
EMPLOYEE SUCCESS
SALESFORCE
10.2016 - 01.2017
- Addressed employee benefits issues to enhance employee satisfaction
- Provide SVP+ Workday support for Manager Self Service
- Directed Manager Self Service inquiries to concierge for resolution
- Provide audit approval support in HRIS for Manager Self Service transactions for the employee life cycle, including but not limited to; Manager transfers, promotions, compensation changes, one-time payments and exits
- Ensure TRUST and SOX compliance and accuracy including but not limited to employee start dates, data validity in our HRIS, employee exit audits and timely case management
- Follow through to ensure all assigned cases are resolved and closed timely and appropriately
- Manage system access for our contingent workforce, managed through Salesforce case management
- Ensure the accuracy of the ESSS Playbook process documentation
- Provided system testing support to ensure functionality and reliability.
- Provided support on system enhancements and triaged access or bug queries to ensure system reliability
- Record and track all customer interactions using concierge management tool
- Support our knowledge base within concierge; close knowledge gaps by creating, updating and improving knowledge articles to keep information relevant for employees' self-service
HUMAN RESOURCE
REXNORD
01.2014 - 09.2016
- Analyzed attrition rates for 400+ employees to identify trends and inform retention strategies.
- Launched a new wellness system to promote employee well-being and engagement.
- Developed org charts
- Process payroll in multiple states
- Proposed innovative ideas and solutions that improved team performance and outcomes.
- Collaborated with diverse coworkers to achieve team goals.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Identified needs of customers promptly and efficiently.
- Provided excellent service and attention to customers when face-to-face or through phone conversations.
Education
MBA - Business Administration
INDIANA WESLEYAN UNIVERSITY
Marion, IN05-2016
BACHELORS - Human Resource Management/ Business Management
KELLEY SCHOOL OF BUSINESS
12-2014
Skills
- Proficient in Google Drive
- Typing speed 65 WPM
- Expert in Microsoft Office Suite
- Reporting and documentation
- Tax law knowledge
- Due diligence
- Data entry
- Regulatory compliance
- Retirement benefits coordination
- Deduction calculations
- Workflow coordination
- Research strength
- Recordkeeping requirements
- Payroll problem resolution
- Report writing
- Mathematics proficiency
- Data management skills
- Documentation requirements understanding
- Payroll processing expertise
- Fluent in English speaking
- Bi-weekly payroll management
- Payroll auditing skills
- Data review capabilities
- Check processing expertise
- HR support functions
- Compliance knowledge
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Payroll Manager
Gsf Usa
06.2019 - Current
PAYROLL/ RECRUITING MANAGER
TSD GLOBAL
06.2018 - 01.2019
ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE
CELADON LOGISTICS
12.2017 - 03.2018
EMPLOYEE SUCCESS
SALESFORCE
10.2016 - 01.2017
HUMAN RESOURCE
REXNORD
01.2014 - 09.2016
MBA - Business Administration
INDIANA WESLEYAN UNIVERSITY
BACHELORS - Human Resource Management/ Business Management
KELLEY SCHOOL OF BUSINESS