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Diandra DeWaal

@diandradewaal

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Payroll lead specializing in multi-state payroll, compliance, and ADP-to-Dayforce implementations.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I’m looking for a payroll leadership role where I can own multi-state processing, ensure compliance, and keep improving accuracy and workflows. I want a team that values attention to detail and supports continuous learning and adaptation.

I’m a payroll professional and team leader with an extensive background across hospitality, travel, and outdoor interests, focused on accurate, timely payroll operations. I’m extremely organized, with acute attention to detail and a drive to succeed.

In my current role, I handle employee changes, new hires, terminations, and payroll-related inquiries, supporting biweekly and weekly schedules for 7,000+ employees. I also support system transitions, including a successful software implementation from ADP into Dayforce.

Previously, I served as a Senior Payroll Team Lead, managing a team of two to ensure accurate payroll processing and weekly/quarterly tax payments. I reconciled and submitted 401k funding and ACH transmissions, and followed SOX audit guidelines while using tools like Vista Viewpoint, NOVAtime, B2W, and Excel.

Earlier in my career, I worked as a Payroll Accountant/Clerk processing payroll for 1,200+ and later 3,000+ employees across multiple states, including reporting state contracted certified payroll data and managing garnishments and child support orders. I’m also comfortable collaborating with cross-functional partners, using strong communication, and improving processes through critical thinking, teamwork, and consistent time management.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Payroll Coordinator

Current

eBay

Mar 2023 - Present (3 years 4 months)

Coordinate payroll schedules for 7,000+ employees on biweekly and weekly cycles. Manage new hires, terminations, employee changes, and employee/manager inquiries, and support HR/payroll systems implementation and usage.

Onboarding Terminations Dayforce Salesforce Workday Excel

Senior Payroll Team Lead

Kilgore Companies

Oct 2022 - Mar 2023 (5 months)

Lead a payroll team of two to ensure accurate and timely payroll processing. Handle weekly/quarterly tax payments, 401(k) reconciliation, ACH transmissions, and SOX-compliant payroll processes using multiple payroll systems.

Payroll Leadership ACH SOX Compliance Payroll Reconciliation Excel

Payroll Accountant/Clerk

Western States Lodging & Management

Dec 2015 - Jul 2020 (4 years 7 months)

Process payroll on a semi-monthly schedule for 3,000+ employees across 8 states. Partner with property managers to validate payroll data updates and export/upload finalized payroll data into an accounting system for monthly financial statement reviews.

Payroll Processing Multi State Payroll Accounting Exports Uploads Sage 100 MAS

Corporate Administrative Assistant

Western States Lodging & Management

Mar 2014 - Dec 2015 (1 year 9 months)

Provide administrative support to the Director of Finance, Accounting, and Development teams. Plan and coordinate employee appreciation events, holiday/corporate activities, manage vendor relationships, and create quarterly company newsletters.

Administrative Support Executive Assistance Event Planning Team Coordination Multitasking

Front Office Supervisor

Hilton Salt Lake City Center

Apr 2012 - Oct 2013 (1 year 6 months)

Oversee front office and concierge operations, including check-in/check-out and guest experience support. Supervise a front desk and bell concierge team of 15+ employees, manage shifts as Manager on Duty, and coordinate tours during summer travel months.

Front Desk Operations Check Out Team Supervision Shift Management