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@hemarp2

Finance & Payroll manager leveraging PeopleSoft, compliance, and analytics to streamline multi-state payroll operations.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I’m looking to lead payroll and finance operations where I can use PeopleSoft and analytics to ensure multi-state compliance, improve workflows, and develop teams—delivering accurate budget, reporting, and audit-ready results.

I’m a highly analytical Finance & Payroll Manager with 10+ years of experience in payroll operations, fiscal management, and team leadership. I specialize in managing complex payroll distributions for large departments while maintaining strict compliance with federal/state requirements and multi-state standards.

In my current role at the University of Florida, I oversee advanced University payroll processing, including biweekly and supplemental payroll, one-time payments, and refunds. I direct day-to-day department priorities, resolve escalated issues, and use Uniform Guidance (2CFR Part 200) to monitor financial activity and sustain 100% compliance.

I also focus on continuous improvement—identifying root causes of payroll discrepancies and implementing process fixes and policy updates. With advanced PeopleSoft (Payroll & HR), I automate workflows, support high-quality audit standards, analyze complex financial information for accurate budget/expense reporting, and train new specialists to ensure operational continuity.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Financial Coordinator Manager

Current

University of Florida

Jan 2022 - Present (4 years 5 months)

Managed University payroll administration, supporting biweekly and supplemental payroll, one-time payments, and refunds. Ensured 100% compliance with federal, state, and local requirements (including 2CFR Part 200) while leading training for new specialists and producing budget/expense reports for stakeholders.

Payroll Administration Time Attendance 2 CFR 200 Audit & Compliance Expense Reporting Process Improvement Excel reporting Staff Training

Payroll & Budget Specialist

University of Florida

Jan 2020 - Jan 2022 (2 years)

Managed effort payroll and distributions for 200+ department staff, ensuring accurate job costing and project expense reporting. Streamlined reporting to improve data integrity and supported a $65M+ award portfolio through budget revisions and contract compliance.

Payroll Operations Job Cost Expense Reporting Data Integrity Budget Revisions Contract Compliance Peoplesoft Excel

Fiscal Assistant III

University of Florida

Jun 2016 - Jan 2020 (3 years 7 months)

Served as backup manager for the University Cashiers’ Office and led vault operations. Implemented new efficiency processes to accelerate reconciliation with the University Student Payment Processing system.

Vault Operations Reconciliations Payment Processing Process Improvement Operations Leadership Risk & Controls

Business Admin Specialist I

University of Florida

Sep 2014 - Jun 2016 (1 year 9 months)

Used PeopleSoft to review timecards and complete payroll entries for 700+ staff members. Developed SOPs and training guides for payroll and accounts payable to support consistent execution.

Peoplesoft Accounts Payable SOP Development Microsoft Excel