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Angela Poe

@angelapoe

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Senior payroll professional improving multi-state payroll compliance and efficiency.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I’m looking for a senior payroll role where I can own multi-state payroll, strengthen payroll tax compliance and audit readiness, and drive process and system improvements that improve employee experience and efficiency.

I’m a senior payroll professional with extensive experience supporting multi-state payroll operations in complex, midsized-to-large organizations. I focus on end-to-end payroll and tax filing systems, time and attendance platforms, and payroll tax compliance across federal, state, local, and SUI requirements.

I’m known for resolving payroll tax issues and ensuring accurate wage and deduction calculations—while keeping audit readiness strong. I’ve developed SOPs and end-to-end payroll process documentation, created payroll checklists and operational playbooks, and built automated calculation tools to improve accuracy and reduce manual intervention.

In my current and prior roles, I’ve supported system enhancements and workflow improvements, led internal payroll audits, and performed reconciliation to strengthen controls. I also partner cross-functionally with HR, Benefits, Recruiting, Finance, and Payroll teams to improve payroll efficiency, compliance, and employee experience—moving forward with CPP (Certified Payroll Professional) in progress.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Payroll Implementation Specialist

Atlas Healthcare Partners

Jan 2024 - Feb 2026 (2 years 1 month)

Processed bi-weekly, multi-state payroll with accurate wage, deduction, garnishment, benefit, and payroll tax withholding calculations. Supported payroll system and payroll-tax filing applications, including reporting, testing/validation, internal payroll audits, and reconciliation of payroll taxes (including quarterly SUI filings).

Multi State Payroll Payroll Tax Compliance Payroll Reconciliation SUI Filings Garnishments Payroll Reporting Pivot Tables Root Cause Analysis SOP Development Process documentation

Payroll Tax Analyst

Airgas USA LLC

Jan 2022 - Jan 2024 (2 years)

Analyzed and resolved payroll tax balancing and reconciliation issues across federal, state, and local jurisdictions, including researching payroll tax agency notices. Supported internal and external payroll tax audits by preparing documentation, responding to audit inquiries, and implementing process improvements for compliance and efficiency.

Payroll Reconciliation Payroll Tax Agency Notices Tax Audits Compliance Documentation Process Improvement

Payroll Onboarding Manager

SnapNurse

Jan 2021 - Jan 2022 (1 year)

Led payroll onboarding for travel and virtual employees, ensuring accurate setup in payroll and time and attendance systems and timely payroll processing. Trained internal teams on I-9 compliance and visa-related payroll tasks while partnering with HR and Payroll to resolve onboarding and payroll issues.

Time Attendance I 9 Compliance Visa Related Payroll Tasks Cross functional Coordination Employee Onboarding

Payroll Administrator

Fender Musical Instruments Corporation

Jan 2019 - Jan 2021 (2 years)

Processed high-volume, multi-state payroll on weekly and biweekly cycles, ensuring accurate calculation of wages, deductions, garnishments, and tax withholdings. Managed payroll tax compliance, including garnishment administration, payroll tax agency notice resolution, and state/local registrations and third-party administrator setups.

Multi State Payroll High Volume Payroll Payroll Tax Compliance Tax Withholdings Payroll Tax Agency Notices

Implementation Consultant

ADP

Jan 2017 - Jan 2019 (2 years)

Supported payroll system implementations, including data migration, configuration, payroll testing, and validation of payroll calculations. Audited tax setups and pay/deduction codes, recommended process improvements, and supported training and system documentation.

Payroll Implementation Data Migration System Configuration Payroll Testing Validation Training Documentation

Payroll Specialist

American Express

Jan 2015 - Jan 2017 (2 years)

Processed biweekly, multi-state payroll in Infor, including off-cycle checks and uploads. Validated payroll accuracy through payroll balancing, exception review, and analysis using AS/400 and SQL-based reporting tools.

Multi State Payroll Exception Review AS 400 SQL Reporting Analysis

Payroll Manager

ImageFIRST

Jan 2012 - Jan 2015 (3 years)

Led end-to-end payroll processing, including executive payroll, and oversaw payroll tax compliance across multiple legal entities. Supported quarter-end and year-end payroll activities, including W-2 processing and audit readiness, and provided payroll training for managers and new hires.

Payroll Tax Compliance Legal Entities Year End Process W 2 Processing Audit Readiness Manager Training