Cathy Ivy

Payroll Specialist

MilliporeSigma

09.1994 - 11.2024

Assisted employees with inquiries regarding their paychecks, deductions, and other related issues, providing clear and concise communication.
Provided customer service to employees regarding payroll inquiries and issues.
Performed calculations in overtime, vacation, and sick hours to provide accurate data to payroll processing database.
Verified and submitted timekeeping information for accurate and efficient payroll processing.
Resolved payroll discrepancies quickly and successfully.
Uploaded time records into computer system and made adjustments to create accurate database for payroll processing functions. The new process created a payroll analyst that uploaded time records and the payroll specialist confirmed the total payroll hours from the time keeping system.
Reduced payroll errors by conducting thorough audits and resolving discrepancies in a timely manner.
Confirmed new hire and termination documents received the automated system.
Managed payroll data entry and processing for 2200 employees to comply with predetermined company guidelines.
Prepared year-end reports for W-2s and 1099s, ensuring accuracy and timeliness in tax filing.
Maintained confidentiality of sensitive employee information while addressing payroll concerns or disputes.
Generated paper checks for employees and printed stubs for associates who received direct deposits to complete payroll distribution.
Collaborated with human resources to maintain up-to-date employee information for precise payroll calculations.
Documented and processed all garnishments for bankruptcies, student loans, and child support orders.
Managed garnishments, levies, and support orders in accordance with legal requirements, reducing company liabilities.
Collaborated with human resources, adcounting and other departments to confirm payroll accuracy.
Ensured compliance with federal, state, and local tax regulations through meticulous record-keeping and accurate reporting.
Confirmed compliance with all applicable federal, state and local payroll laws and regulations.
Implemented direct deposit options for employees, increasing convenience and improving overall satisfaction levels.
Reviewed time records for 775 employees to verify accuracy of information.
Partnered with external auditors during annual audit cycles, ensuring accurate representation of payroll records.
Coordinated with finance to ensure proper cash flow management for payroll disbursements, maintaining company financial stability.
Improved employee satisfaction with timely and accurate payroll processing, addressing inquiries and resolving issues promptly.
Identified and corrected payroll discrepancies, ensuring employees were paid accurately and fostering trust within workforce.
Trained newly hired employees on payroll processing from other countries.
Completed payroll accurately and timely to meet employee expectations.
Responded to employee questions and requests for information in timely and knowledgeable fashion.
Performed data entry tasks and maintained accurate records of employee payroll information.
Audited timesheets and payroll records for accuracy.
Calculated wages, deductions and bonuses in accordance with company policies.
Tracked employee vacation, sick and personal time.
Processed timecards and payroll data for team of employees.
Maintained confidentiality of employee records and payroll information.
Maintained employee confidence and protected payroll operations by keeping information confidential.
Reconciled payroll discrepancies and responded to inquiries from employees.
Processed manual checks for employees in accordance with company policies.
Coordinated resolution of payroll discrepancies.