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Mohammed Hafiz

@mohammedhafiz1

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Payroll specialist and consultant who optimizes payroll operations and ensures 100% accuracy.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I seek a payroll or payroll-adjacent role where I can lead accurate, compliant multi-state payroll operations, improve processes, and collaborate cross-functionally.

I am a payroll specialist and consultant with extensive experience managing large-scale, multi-state payrolls and payroll systems. I consistently ensure accuracy and timeliness while supporting cross-functional teams and stakeholders.

At Forrest Solutions I processed weekly and bi-weekly payroll for 1,400+ employees, implemented detailed checks and balances, reconciled payroll to the balance sheet, and handled off-cycle and special payments while maintaining strong internal controls.

Previously I coordinated multi-state payrolls for 1,000+ employees at Jetro Restaurant Depot, managed union payrolls, conducted daily payroll audits, and used advanced Excel functions to produce financial reports. In consultancy roles with Mott MacDonald and HS2 I combined program management, spatial data tools, and payroll processes to improve workflow and reduce payment backlogs.

I bring strong technical fluency with ADP, Paychex, Oracle, SAP, Salesforce, ArcGIS/ArcPro and Power BI, a focus on compliance with state and federal regulations, and a collaborative approach to solving payroll and data challenges.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Payroll Specialist

Current

Forrest Solutions

Jul 2024 - Present (1 year 5 months)

Managed weekly and bi-weekly payroll for 1,400+ hourly and salaried employees, implemented detailed checks and personalized reports to guarantee 100% accuracy, and reconciled payroll and balance sheet prior to VP approval.

Payroll Processing Salesforce ADP Excel Garnishments

Payroll Coordinator

Jetro Restaurant Depot

Mar 2024 - Jul 2024 (4 months)

Coordinated weekly and biweekly multi-state payroll for 1,000+ employees across 25 stores via ADP, enforced compliance with union agreements and state laws, and delivered audit reports to ensure accurate payroll processing.

ADP Payroll Processing Payroll Audit Reporting

Land Consultant

Mott MacDonald

Sep 2016 - Jan 2024 (7 years 4 months)

Coordinated stakeholders and led production of legal land documents using qualitative and quantitative research, improving workflow accuracy and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams for regulatory compliance.

Program Management ArcGIS ArcPro Legal Documentation Data Analysis Project Coordination GIS

Land Consultant (Secondment)

HS2

May 2020 - Feb 2022 (1 year 9 months)

Oversaw monthly payroll for 300+ surveyors, reviewed timesheets, implemented operational protocols using ADP/Oracle/SAP, and reduced a 3-month payment backlog to one month while maintaining QA and GDPR compliance.

Payroll Processing ADP Oracle SAP Quality Assurance GDPR Compliance Process Improvement

Land Access Consultant

HS2

Nov 2017 - May 2020 (2 years 6 months)

Managed production of 5,000+ Schedule 2 notices and secured approvals for 180+ land parcels, ensuring timely delivery through the Notice Production System and liaison with ILA and Department for Transport.

Notice Production System (NPS)Project Coordination Document Production Workflow Optimization