Wendy M. Email & Phone Number

Louisville, Ky, Us

* Payroll/Benefits Manager for (5) separate entities under the umbrella of Ashbourne Enterprises *1. Lead Payroll and Benefits Processing and Record Maintenance: Oversee payroll processing with Paycor for accuracy and compliance. Maintain records in the General Ledger. Manage employee benefit programs, aligning procedures with payroll operations.2. Ensure Compliance and Reporting Integrity: Uphold compliance with payroll legislation. Generate management reports, facilitate audits, and reconcile payroll data for accuracy and regulatory compliance.3. Support Employee Relations: Partner with HR throughout the employee lifecycle, addressing inquiries regarding pay, payroll reporting, and benefits. Manage check and direct deposit issuances due to discrepancies or terminations.4. Manage Payroll and Benefits Operations: Oversee HRIS (Paycor) effectiveness. Conduct bi-weekly payroll processing and maintain precise time records. Collaborate with IT for system troubleshooting. Direct benefits processes to ensure accuracy and compliance.5. Execute Strategic Payroll and Benefits Processes: Lead updates to payroll and benefits records, conduct regular reconciliations, and distribute reports to management. Provide support during benefits open enrollment for enhanced employee engagement. Ongoing analysis of benefits and market trends -- providing our executive leadership team with data, and suggestions for both program enhancement and cost reduction.

 Responsible for HR, Benefits, Payroll, 401k Retirement Plan, A/P Administered various benefit programs including retirement plan, medical and dental plans, life and disability insurance plans Monitored state and federal government regulations to ensure all new hire paperwork and/or benefit programs offered were compliant Completed all new hire paperwork including I-9 compliance  HRIS: Maintained and updated all employee records/files with strictest confidentiality Payroll: Calculated & processed payroll ensuring accuracy of pay and deductions Payroll: Responded to employee inquiries regarding payroll matters promptly and professionally Processed disability claims, workers comp claims, COBRA  401k Plan: Administered plan (eligibility, enrollment, payroll contributions/match, withdrawals, rollovers, terminations, kept employee information updated, assisted employees with questions) 401k Plan: Completed annual testing (Form 5500) Completed Annual Workers Comp Audit Completed US Census Bureau mandatory reports (Annual Retail Trade Survey, Annual Economic Census, Annual Business Survey) Completed month end sales, commission, and payroll reports Processed & paid outstanding invoices