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Danielle Wood

Franklin

Summary

Highly experienced and detail-oriented Payroll and Benefits Specialist with over 17 years of experience in managing payroll processes and benefits administration. Proven track record of optimizing payroll systems, ensuring compliance with regulations, and enhancing employee satisfaction through effective benefits management. Seeking to leverage extensive expertise to contribute to the financial efficiency and workforce morale at Memora Health

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Payroll and Benefits Specialist

Resourcing Edge
11.2016 - 01.2024
  • Resolved payroll discrepancies and answered employee queries regarding payroll and benefits.
  • Managed payroll administration with the operations department.
  • Maintained payroll and benefits records and reporting with other documentation required by provider rules and policies with brokerage team
  • Compiled and submitted payroll reports for management review.
  • Negotiated with insurance providers to secure cost-effective benefits for employees, resulting in a 20% reduction in company expenses
  • Managed COBRA compliance, ensuring timely notifications and accurate administration for former employees.

Payroll and Benefits Specialist

Plansource
01.2013 - 09.2016
  • Enhanced employee satisfaction by implementing efficient benefits administration processes.
  • Assisted with annual audits of payroll and benefits records, achieving 100% accuracy.
  • Reduced company costs by 15% conducting thorough benefits audits and identifying areas of improvement.
  • Managed relationships with insurance carriers, ensuring prompt resolution of claims and issues.
  • Improved employee understanding of benefit offerings through informative presentations and workshops.
  • Administered employee benefits programs, including health insurance, retirement plans, and PTO.

Payroll Specialist

Payroll Select
04.2007 - 12.2012
  • Implemented and managed a new HRIS system that improved payroll processing time by 30%.
  • Negotiate with insurance providers to secure cost-effective benefits for employees, resulting in a 20% reduction in company expenses.
  • Streamlined payroll processing by implementing an automated timekeeping system.
  • Reduced payroll errors by conducting thorough audits and resolving discrepancies in a timely manner.
  • Ensured compliance with federal, state, and local tax regulations through meticulous record-keeping and accurate reporting.
  • Collaborated with human resources to maintain up-to-date employee information for precise payroll calculations.

Education

High School Diploma -

Franklin High School
Franklin, VA
05.2014

Skills

  • Employee benefits laws
  • Compensation analysis
  • Documentation And Reporting
  • Benefits Administration
  • Special projects
  • Policy Interpretation
  • Regulatory monitoring
  • Benefits Explanation
  • New employee enrollment

Timeline

Payroll and Benefits Specialist

Resourcing Edge
11.2016 - 01.2024

Payroll and Benefits Specialist

Plansource
01.2013 - 09.2016

Payroll Specialist

Payroll Select
04.2007 - 12.2012

High School Diploma -

Franklin High School
Danielle Wood