Shannon Caryl
@shannoncaryl
Experienced Payroll Consultant with expertise in tax compliance and optimization.
What I'm looking for
With over 25 years of experience in payroll management, I have honed my skills in tax compliance, project implementation, and optimization across various industries. My journey has taken me through significant roles, including Payroll Tax Consultant at Amphenol, where I conducted merger and acquisition analyses and managed tax account transfers. I have a proven track record of successfully migrating data and providing guidance on complex tax matters.
Throughout my career, I have worked with renowned companies such as Nike Inc. and Fidelity Life, leading projects that involved tax cleanup and payroll optimization for thousands of employees. My expertise extends to various payroll systems, including UKG, ADP, and SAP, allowing me to adapt quickly to new environments and drive process improvements. I am passionate about ensuring compliance and enhancing payroll processes to support organizational growth.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Payroll Tax Consultant
Amphenol
Apr 2024 - Present (1 year 1 month)
Conducted merger and acquisition analysis, managed tax account transfers and setup for various tax types, and provided data migration support from ADP to Ceridian. Offered guidance on tax matters and handled quarterly amendments.
Payroll Processor
West Marine
Jun 1997 - Jul 1998 (1 year 1 month)
Processed payroll for employees, ensuring compliance with regulations and accurate record-keeping.
Payroll Administrator
marchFIRST
Jul 1998 - Jan 2001 (2 years 6 months)
Assisted in payroll administration, ensuring accurate processing and compliance with company policies.
Payroll Administrator
Business Objects
Jan 2001 - Dec 2002 (1 year 11 months)
Managed payroll administration tasks, ensuring accurate processing and compliance with regulations.
Payroll Specialist
Coherent Inc.
Dec 2002 - Jun 2005 (2 years 6 months)
Handled payroll processing and administration tasks, ensuring compliance with company policies and regulations.
Payroll Manager
Excelligence Learning Corp.
Jun 2005 - Jul 2012 (7 years 1 month)
Managed payroll for multiple companies, overseeing a payroll specialist and handling system conversions and audits.
Payroll Consultant
AAA NCNU IE
Jun 2012 - Apr 2013 (10 months)
Led a team of three payroll specialists in configuring Workday and Kronos for 3,500 employees, focusing on tax reconciliation and business process improvement.
Business Systems Analyst/Deployment Lead
UC Berkeley
Apr 2013 - Feb 2015 (1 year 10 months)
Served as a subject matter expert for Kronos Time & Attendance, leading deployment projects and conducting unit assessments for payroll systems.
Principal Payroll Accountant
Lawrence Berkeley Natl Lab
Feb 2015 - May 2015 (3 months)
Oversaw payroll for 4,500 employees, developed desk procedures, and served as backup payroll manager while managing multiple unions.
Payroll Manager
WageWorks
Feb 2015 - Jan 2016 (11 months)
Managed payroll for 1,400 employees, leading a team of two payroll administrators and overseeing various projects for business process improvement.
Payroll Manager
IronPlanet
Apr 2016 - Sep 2017 (1 year 5 months)
Managed payroll for five companies, including Canadian operations, overseeing a payroll analyst and handling system configuration in UltiPro.
Payroll Consultant
Sangamo Therapeutics
Sep 2017 - Nov 2018 (1 year 2 months)
Documented full cycle payroll processes in ADP Workforce Now for 500 employees, managed stock administration, and led initiatives for process improvement.
Lead Payroll Consultant
Penumbra Inc.
Mar 2019 - Aug 2019 (5 months)
Led a team of 4 in documenting full cycle payroll processes in UltiPro CORE for 2500 employees. Managed special projects including Canadian payroll implementation.
Sr. Payroll Tax Analyst
Nike Inc.
Oct 2020 - Jul 2021 (9 months)
Managed payroll for 45,000 US employees using SAP and ADP SmartCompliance. Handled state tax registration cleanup and documented payroll procedures.
Interim Payroll Manager
CA Academy of Sciences
Jul 2021 - Aug 2021 (1 month)
Supervised a payroll team for 500 employees, managed payroll processes using ADP and Kronos, and ensured compliance with payroll regulations.
Payroll Consultant
Armstrong Flooring
May 2022 - Sep 2022 (4 months)
Optimized UKG processes for 1500 employees, documented business processes, and improved payroll processing while ensuring compliance with tax filing requirements.
Payroll Consultant
Insurity, LLC
Jan 2023 - Apr 2023 (3 months)
Managed payroll for 2000 employees across the U.S., Canada, and UK. Focused on UKG GL and tax cleanup, while implementing process improvements for payroll balancing and reconciliation.
Payroll Consultant
Frontier
Dec 2023 - Apr 2024 (4 months)
Oversaw an implementation project for 45,000 employees, converting UKG PRO from Infinium. Conducted data analysis, mapping cleanup, and user acceptance testing while documenting processes.
Payroll Tax Consultant
Fidelity Life
Apr 2024 - May 2024 (1 month)
Led a UKG tax cleanup project, managed local tax reconciliations, registrations, and created pre and post payroll procedures. Handled amendments and case logs, ensuring compliance with tax regulations.
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