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Updated March 26, 2025

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Payroll manager resume

Johnny Greene

(700) 555-9226 | jgreene@example.com

Houston, TX | 9735 N. Park St. - 59670

Work experience

2013 - Present
Payroll Manager, Waste Management - Houston, TX
- Managed the payroll department for 5 companies.
- Administer payroll and employee benefits * Manage workers compensation * Monitor background investigations * Coordinate random drug testing
- Generate GL report transfer PTO .
- Review and approve all earnings, deductions and tax calculations in the payroll system.
2010 - 2013
Senior Payroll Specialist, Exxon Mobil - Houston, TX
- Audit, review, and update employee timecards & manager approvals in Kronos and sign off for processing.
- Developed and updated policies and procedures for payroll function and implemented plans for periodic review.
- Reported to the director of payroll.
2009 - 2010
Payroll Administrator, Aramark - Houston, TX
- Processed large multi-type payroll on a daily; weekly; and biweekly schedule for nursing staff and allied services in Ceridian.
- Performed audits for hours and earnings reconciliations to ensure accuracy.
- Utilize strategic metrics to identify opportunities to improve payroll operations and business processes.
2008 - 2009
Payroll And Benefits Coordinator, Automatic Data Processing - El Paso, TX
- Assist the Finance, Payroll & Human Resource Departments with their conversion to ADP
- Resolved employees system issues to allow access to ADP services.
- Process multi-state payroll for exempted, non-exempted, and 1099 contractors.
- Void checks/deposit reversals and when needed creates special payroll, manual checks for distributions.

Skills

Vendor Invoices
Wage Garnishments
Personnel Files
Open Positions
Purchase Orders
ADP
Payroll
Hris
CRM
Workers Compensation

Education

Bachelor's Degree, Liberal Arts (1999 - 2002)
Bellevue College
Bellevue,

Payroll manager resume

Debra Fox

(850) 555-2164 | dfox@example.com

Washington, DC | 24776 E. Cedar St. - 47402

Work experience

2020 - Present
Payroll Manager, Paragon Systems - Washington, DC
- Prepared payroll, travel documents and advanced pay for all those soldiers.
- Provided payroll documentation for internal, external and government audits.
- Reported to Controller and managed Payroll function as well as supervised an Accounts Payable clerk.
- Communicate with all department heads on employee time clock issus to ensure a proper payroll is processed.
- Audit payroll transactions in automated system for accuracy to ensure Entitlements and Deductions post correctly to pay accounts.
2019 - 2020
Senior Accountant, Federal Home Loan Mortgage - Washington, DC
- Analyzed existing BCP procedures to ensure completeness.
- Help business unit to assess the effectiveness of internal controls by updating operational procedures and ensuring compliance with accounting policies.
- Monitored customer's compliance to all policies and procedures.
2017 - 2019
Accountant, Robert Half International - Washington, DC
- Prepared sale orders, warranties, credit memos, and purchase orders on QuickBooks.
- Maintain production system for payroll.
- Prepared client tax returns in accordance with strict standards for a local CPA firm.
- Prepared quarterly financial statements and yearly tax returns for high net-worth individuals.
2012 - 2017
Finance Administrator, Science Applications International ... - College Park, MD
- Developed and maintained Standard Operating Procedures and Work Instructions for BU accounting function.
- Selected Achievements: Developed cash flow projection reporting to maximize investment income.
- Produced monthly consolidated financial statements and consolidated budget projections.
- Establish process to formally document procedures for finance department by job.
- Reigned in accounts receivable ratio by implementing new policies and procedures, auditing agreements, and developing complex client relationships.

Skills

Revenue Recognition
Attendance System
Financial Policies
Financial Management
Variance Analysis
HR
Payroll
External Auditors
Ceridian
Financial Statements

Education

Bachelor's Degree, Accounting (2004 - 2007)
University of Maryland - College Park
College Park,

Payroll manager resume

Gerald Black

(800) 555-4984 | gblack@example.com

Lithia Springs, GA | 95224 N. First Ln. - 52895

Work experience

2020 - Present
Payroll Manager, AutoNation - Lithia Springs, GA
- Assist management team with special projects.
- Process all payroll adjustments, monitor/audit associate status changes and wage garnishments.
- Entered Benefit information into the ADP with precision.
- Tasked with processing weekly payroll and outside sales representative commissions for family-owned home improvement corporation.
- Forwarded tax notification memos to Payroll Manager for signature and distribution for impacted employees.
2012 - 2020
Payroll Analyst, Automatic Data Processing - Alpharetta, GA
- Assisted clients with payroll questions, including processing and utilizing the internet website.
- Managed and supported $2.1M book of business * Develop and leverage a broad understanding of ADP products and client needs.
- Process payroll interfacing from E-Time thru ADP hosting Paychex.
2002 - 2012
Payroll Specialist, Robert Half International - Atlanta, GA
- Processed weekly accounts payable and bi-weekly payroll at the Quechee Club, Quechee, V.T.
- Processed bi-weekly payroll using Paychex online software.
- Audit and transfer payroll data from Ceridian to ADP.
- Maintained Employee files and handled payroll data maintenance and archiving.
2001 - 2002
Payroll Technician, Aerotek - Saint Louis, MO
- Audit weekly payroll to ensure employees are paid correctly and in accordance with company policies and procedures.
- Process contractor payroll (100+ employees/week) and run time & billing audit reports
- Processed reimbursements, refunds and disbursements of off-cycle manual checks as applied to direct deposits, advancements, bonuses and garnishments.
- Maintained employee schedule * Worked closely with Human Resources regarding employee overtime and time off.
- Manage balances sheet reconciliations and uphold payroll tax reporting.

Skills

Human Resources
Sick Leave
Payroll
Background Checks
Hris
Hour Laws
Fmla
Life Insurance
Computer System
Direct Deposits

Education

High School Diploma, (1995 - 1995)
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Payroll manager resume

Helen Rivera

(460) 555-0907 | hrivera@example.com

Jacksonville, FL | 74007 N. Cedar Ln. - 63703

Work experience

2015 - Present
Payroll Manager, Citi - Jacksonville, FL
- Utilize ADP Vantage Payroll Program daily.
- Process retroactive pay, wage garnishment and payroll deductions.
- Maintain payroll information by collecting, calculating and entering data.
2014 - 2015
Payroll Analyst, Aerotek - Jacksonville, FL
- Maintained and updated human resources manual ensuring all benefit explanations and job descriptions were up to date and accurate.
- Processed the garnishment orders via ADP set up.
- Administer in-house payroll for Sutherland Company of stores in multi-states and Kansas City general office.
- Analyze and audit multiple payroll accuracy reports.
2009 - 2014
Payroll Administrator, Automatic Data Processing - Atlanta, GA
- Run reports for payroll liabilities and other reports such as earnings detail and year to date as requested.
- Produced multiple payrolls on a semi-monthly and bi-weekly basis using Millennium and ADP systems and services.
- Work closely with Human Resources Department to ensure accurate benefit deductions and employee record keeping.
- Process and input monthly payroll journal entries to allocate salaries, accrue payroll taxes and wage garnishments.
2006 - 2009
Payroll Associate, BB&T - Atlanta, GA
- Review, modify and maintain systems and payroll retention policies to ensure compliance.
- Entered payroll deductions and set up direct deposits for clients.
- Maintained timekeeping, payroll and HRIS databases.
- Processed payroll for over 5,000 employees on a bi-weekly basis.
- Maintain ADP PeopleSoft v9 payroll data and process payments and correct if necessary.

Skills

Confidential Information
PTO
Cobra
Payroll
Special Projects
Ensure Compliance
Exit Interviews
Human Resources
Child Support Orders
SQL

Education

Bachelor's Degree, Accounting (1998 - 2001)
Georgia State University
Atlanta,

Payroll manager resume

Bruce Campbell

(610) 555-2137 | bcampbell@example.com

Miami, FL | 68628 E. Park Rd. - 20775

Work experience

2020 - Present
Payroll Manager, Lennar - Miami, FL
- Supervised 6 Payroll Representatives; trained associates on PeopleSoft 8.8.
- Manage the daily payroll functions to ensure payroll is processed accuratly and ontime.
- Reported to the CEO locally and Chief Human Resources Officer in NY, supporting 65 employees across multiple locations including Canada.
- Process accurate and timely year-end reporting as required (W-2, etc.).
2017 - 2020
Controller, Carnival - Miami, FL
- Developed and supervised implementation of written policies and procedures for fixed assets, international accounting, intercompany transactions and cash reconciliations.
- Implemented cycle counting and automated through modifications to ERP system.
2014 - 2017
Accountant, Carnival - Miami, FL
- Assist CPA firm with franchise tax, and federal tax returns,.
- Prepared and issued financial statements for nine cooperative stores.
- Generated financial statements using MYOB accounting software.
- Create new accounts into QuickBooks Pro, Enterprise, and QuickBooks online.
- Prepare financial statements and monthly reporting package for corporate headquarters.
2000 - 2008
Finance Administrator, ALL STAR MORTGAGE FINANCIAL - Miami, FL
- Obtain and compile copies of loan applicants' credit histories, corporate financial statements, and other financial information.
- Prepared quarterly audit work packages to review and reconcile all balance sheet accounts.
- Worked closely with clients' CPA to coordinate information and records for taxes.
- Create training documents in regards to Commission Department procedures and regulations.

Skills

Financial Statements
Direct Reports
Ar
Communication
Income
Vendor Invoices
Capital Expenditures
Payroll
Balance Sheet
CPA

Education

Master's Degree, Business (2008 - 2009)
Miami Dade College
Miami,
Bachelor's Degree, Business (1992 - 1995)
Miami Dade College
Miami,

How to write a payroll manager resume

Craft a resume summary statement

Put a resume summary on the top of your resume to highlight your accomplishments. A resume summary sums up your experience and skills, making it easy for hiring managers to understand your qualifications at a glance. Here are some tips to write a strong, impressive resume summary:

Step 1: Mention your current job title or the role you're pursuing.

Step 2: Include your years of experience in payroll manager-related roles. Consider adding relevant company and industry experience as relevant to the job listing.

Step 3: Highlight your greatest accomplishments. Here is your chance to make sure your biggest wins aren't buried in your resume.

Step 4: Again, keep it short. Your goal is to summarize your experience and highlight your accomplishments, not write a paragraph.

These tips will help you demonstrate why you are the perfect fit for the payroll manager position.

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List the right project manager skills

Your Skills section is a place to list all relevant skills and abilities. Here is how to make the most of your skills section and make sure you have the right keywords:

Start with the job listing. Frequently, the keywords looked for by recruiters will be listed. Be careful to include all skills in the job listing you have experience with.
Consider all the software and tools you use on a daily basis. When in doubt, list them!
Make sure you use accurate and up to date terms for all the skills listed.

These five steps should give you a strong elevator pitch and land you some payroll manager interviews.

Here are example skills to include in your “Area of Expertise” on a payroll manager resume:

Customer Service
Human Resources
Payroll System
Payroll Tax
HRIS
Reconciliations
Payroll Operations
Multi-State Payroll
W-2
Process Payroll

Kronos
Payroll Data
Timekeeping
PTO
Internal Controls
Calculation
Payroll Issues
SOX
Excellent Organizational
Accruals

General Ledger Accounts
Workers Compensation
Process Improvement
ADP Workforce
Payroll Functions
Shared Services
External Auditors
Strong Analytical
Payroll Policies
Financial Statements

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How to structure your work experience

Next you should include your work experience. Structure your work experience section by listing your most recent experience first, followed by earlier roles in reverse chronological order.

Start with your job title, company name, city, and state on the left. Align dates in month and year format on the right-hand side.

Include only recent, relevant jobs. Avoid including work experience over 20 years to avoid ageism.

Beneath each job, you should have bullet points to emphasize why you're the perfect fit for the payroll manager.

How to write payroll manager experience bullet points

Effective job bullet points do more than just describe your job duties. Instead, they should be specific and measurable accomplishments. Here are some strategies to mastering job bullet points:

Use strong action verbs like Led, Built, or Optimized.
Follow up with numbers when possible to support your results. How much did performance improve? How much revenue did you drive?
Wrap it up by explaining the actions you took to achieve the result and how you made an impact.

Here are great bullet points from payroll manager resumes:

Work history example #1

Payroll Processor

Robert Half International

Supported the HR function by completing various HR tasks, performed various Accounts Payable functions to achieve timely payment of invoices.
Searched and sent data for registration to ADP of new jurisdictions to be setup as per payroll reports generated from PeopleSoft.
Prepared and balanced all tax files for multiple states on a weekly basis including sending to ADP.
Balanced 941's, W2's, tax deposits, and year-end reporting requirements.
Computed wages and deductions, and entered data into HRIS computer software.

Work history example #2

Payroll And Benefits Coordinator

Walmart

Maintained personnel/employment files, handled Associate benefits and processed payroll
Handled hiring, benefits, fmlas.
Performed all payroll administrative functions including maintenance of employee personnel records, special projects and meeting presentations.
Ensured compliance in all human resource laws including FMLA, ADA, OSHA, and other applicable laws and policies
Facilitated Payroll and Recruiting procedures.

Work history example #3

Human Resource Specialist

Aerotek

Managed new hire orientation including the initiating/processing of I-9's and other employment verification activities.
Completed e-verify reports; used MS Excel and Word on a daily basis.
Reviewed applications and weekly payroll registers for accuracy, scheduled interviews, and separated salaried/hourly time cards -ORACLE HRIS payroll administrator
Conducted exit retirement interviews and processed required benefit and payroll forms for hospital personnel.
Reconciled and balanced semi-weekly payroll.

Work history example #4

Accounting Manager

American International Group

Provided managerial oversight to subsequent integration efforts.
Reviewed various financial packages, prepared necessary GAAP adjustments and consolidated financial statements.
Ensured all Sarbanes-Oxley accounting compliances and standards were met and exceeded.
Prepared procedural documentation reporting guidelines and controls in compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley and spreadsheet control standards.
Revised the internal Sarbanes-Oxley requirements binder for various Claims Accounting protocols and procedures.

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Add an education section to your resume

Employers are looking for a few things when looking at the Education section of your resume:

The highest degree you have achieved.
TWhere you attended school, and the dates (Although if you graduated some time ago, leave the date off to avoid ageism)
TField of study
TAny honors, relevant coursework, achievements, or pertinent activities

Here are some examples of good education entries from payroll manager resumes:

Bachelor's Degree in liberal arts

Bellevue College, Bellevue, WA

1999 - 2002

Bachelor's Degree in accounting

University of Maryland - College Park, College Park, MD

2004 - 2007

Highlight your payroll manager certifications on your resume

Certifications are a great way to showcase special expertise or niche skills. Some jobs even require certifications to be hired.

Include the full name of the certification, along with the name of the issuing organization and date of obtainment.

If you have any of these certifications, be sure to include them on your payroll manager resume:

Certified Payroll Professional (CPP)
Certified Management Accountant (CMA)
Payroll Certification
International Accredited Business Accountant (IABA)
Fundamental Payroll Certification (FPC)
Society for Human Resource Management Certified Professional (SHRM-CP)
Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR)
Certified Manager Certification (CM)
Certified Security Supervision & Management (CSS)
Certified in Financial Management

Updated March 26, 2025

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