Kelly L

Applied large company principles to enhance payroll procedures, facilitating growth and correcting misaligned processes during audits. Developed Excel workbooks, improved manual payroll with pivot tables and formulas, and implemented process improvements saving over $50,000 in erroneous payments.

Merged eight separate payroll divisions into one under a private equity group umbrella, resulting in over $400,000 in salary savings. Conducted benefits audits, corrected 401(k) codes, and aligned deduction codes to prevent tax issues.

Developed and implemented new processes and procedures for a management company overseeing 20 charter schools. Integrated time and PTO modules into ADP WorkForce Now and developed Excel workbooks to track payroll changes.

Managed daily operations of a multi-jurisdictional biweekly payroll for over 2,500 employees using ADP. Updated payroll process from manual entry to automation, reduced errors by 30%, and created a Standard Operating Procedures manual.

Recruited for WHSmith North America during a merger with InMotion Entertainment Group, increasing sales force by 35%. Surpassed industry standard by 10% for hiring rate and developed an Excel tracker for hiring metrics.

Managed ADP employee management for over 1,000 employees across eighteen states and Canada. Conducted new hire orientations, developed a cashier training program, and organized employee appreciation events.

Handled HR and payroll administration, developed processes, and merged all personnel data across payroll and benefits without issue. Developed HR protocols, Excel workbooks for commission calculations, and oversaw accounting information transfer to Talon.

Managed 36+ spreadsheet workbooks for six Harley-Davidson dealerships, handling A/R, bank deposits, sales and use tax, and payroll backup. Developed a standard operating procedures book for accounting.

Bachelor's Degree in Finance from the University of Iowa.

Associate's Degree in Business from Muscatine Community College.