Michelle Munsinger
@michellemunsinger
Senior corporate payroll specialist specializing in multi-state and California compliance for enterprise teams.
United StatesWhat I'm looking for
I’m a Senior Corporate Payroll Specialist with 15+ years of experience supporting enterprise payroll operations for organizations with up to 30,000 employees. I provide direct oversight for 5,000 California employees in complex weekly payroll cycles, with a focus on accuracy, compliance, and control.
My core strength is being a subject matter expert in California wage & hour law, multi-state compliance, and final pay & termination law. I’m trusted to review and authorize terminations and final payments, audit payroll submissions to reduce compliance risk, and partner with Internal Audit to maintain audit-ready payroll controls.
I’ve also strengthened compliance beyond payroll processing—supporting federal & state tax reporting, independent contractor & IFTA compliance, and payroll risk mitigation and escalation management. From contractor and owner-operator settlements to quarterly IFTA tax filings, I bring disciplined documentation, timekeeping accountability, and reliable controls to every enterprise environment.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Support enterprise-level weekly payroll operations for 30,000+ employees nationwide, with direct oversight of 5,000 California employees. Serve as escalation authority for complex payroll/compliance matters, auditing submissions and authorizing terminations and final payments in line with multi-state requirements.
Settlement Specialist
Heniff Transportation
Jan 2019 - Jan 2024 (5 years)
Supported payroll operations within a 3,000-employee organization by managing contractor and owner-operator settlements across nine regional terminals. Prepared and submitted quarterly IFTA tax filings and ensured IRS-compliant independent contractor reporting, while strengthening timekeeping and payroll documentation controls.
Payroll Coordinator
NFI Industries
Jan 2015 - Jan 2019 (4 years)
Processed multi-state payroll for drivers and owner-operators with 100% on-time accuracy in a high-volume corporate environment. Supported payroll administration across complex weekly payroll cycles.
Managed payroll and HR operations, along with AP/AR and month-end close activities. Handled tax payments and maintained SOX compliance documentation.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Kankakee Community College
Associate of Science, Criminal Justice
Earned an Associate of Science in Criminal Justice from Kankakee Community College.
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