Krysten Cleaver

About Krysten Cleaver

Senior Payroll Administrator with 15+ years of experience with full-cycle payroll processing, payroll tax return filing and amendment processing, human resources, benefits administration, system implementation, payroll reconciliation, and time keeping audits. A proven track record of using my excellent personal, communication and organization skills to lead and improve payroll departments, train personnel, and improve department efficiencies. Team player with excellent communication skills, high quality of work, driven and highly self-motivated. Strong negotiating skills and business acumen and able to work independently. Former member of Toastmasters International Completed Competent Leader Former Area Governor - Area 31, District 50 Former VP EDUCATION - Oh Thank Heaven Club of Toastmasters International

Experience

1. Senior Payroll Specialist

   OCHIN, Inc.

   May 2022 — Present · US

   Maintain and educate staff on time keeping system; ensure compliance, allocate appropriate grant use; Ensure complete documentation of the payroll process, and review on a quarterly basis Ensure organizational compliance with federal and state pay related legislation throughout multiple states; accurately set up and maintain labor distribution in payroll files Ensure the pay, deductions and benefits are flowing appropriately through the payroll systems to provide accurate paychecks for staff End-to-end management of semi-monthly payroll function in multiple states Respond to employee questions related to payroll with an expected high-level of helpful, efficient service. Export approved timesheet data to the Project Accounting Module of the accounting system. Set up, maintain, and manage garnishments processing Prepare and enter journal entries for each payroll period Monitor PTO balances to ensure compliance with internal and external guidelines Enter and maintain accurate Employee information into HRIS system Process the PAF for employee changes, new hires, terminations, etc. through the HRIS and benefit systems Creating reports or data as needed (compensation, turnover, anniversaries, etc.) Maintain accurate payroll related files/reports for annual audit; E-file documents Support the HR team in answering employee inquiries related to payroll and benefits Train and mentor new team members and peers in areas of expertise Assist in evaluation of reports, decisions, and results of department in relation to established goals Recommends new approaches, systems, policies, and procedures to effect continual improvements in efficiency of department and services performed Maintain compliance with federal and state regulations concerning employment Work collaboratively with the HR Team to deliver great service in the areas of Human Resources to employees and potential candidates Accurately tracks time in accordance with processes established at the organizational level

Education

• Brookhaven Community College

  Certification in Managment, Management

  2012 — 2015

• Texas A&M University

  BS, Business Administration w/ Mgt. emphasis

  1994 — 2015