Jessica Grove

About Jessica Grove

Over the last 17 years as a Certified Payroll Professional, I have gained a great deal of experience in payroll processing. I have assisted in internal and external audits, as well as mergers and acquisitions. I also have experience in setting-up tax withholdings, quarterly and annual tax reconciliations, and heading payroll vendor change. I have 11 years of management experience, which includes training employees and managers in-person and remotely on payroll related topics. As a manager, I direct three Payroll Specialists who I mentor and guide to make sure that projects are completed and deadlines are met. I strive to produce a 100% accurate bi-weekly and semi-monthly payroll and regularly meet that goal.

Experience

1. Director of Payroll

   Howard Hanna

   Jul 2022 — Present · Pittsburgh, PA, US

   Leadership & Team Management: Supervise a team of two Payroll Specialists and one Payroll Supervisor, overseeing daily tasks and ensuring accurate payroll for over employees across multiple states.• Strategic Project Management:o Spearheaded the GLI Implementation Import Update 2025 project, collaborating with ADP and multiple regional controllers to standardize the general ledger import process across 23 companies.o Managed the ADP Standardization Project 2025, leading a team of four to standardize earnings and deductions across 34 companies, resulting in a more efficient and uniform payroll system.o Led the ADP Pay Frequency Change 2025 project, successfully transitioning 180 employees across seven companies from bi-weekly to semi-monthly pay. Developed a comprehensive communication plan and FAQs that resulted in a smooth transition with minimal employee inquiries.• Financial & Operational Oversight: Managed internal company mergers and acquisitions, including tax setup and transfers. Reviewed and disputed ADP payroll invoices, saving the company money. Generated general ledgers and various reports for upper management and owners, ensuring financial accuracy and

Education

• Pennsylvania Institute of Health and Technology

  Associate's degree, Business Administration