Latesha Anderson

Payroll and Benefits Specialist @Thomas Allen, Inc

West St Paul, MN, US

Process bi-weekly payroll for 650+ employees in compliance with company policies and government regulations.• Validate payroll data such as timesheets, attendance records, benefit deductions, and overtime calculations to ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.• Assists in administering employee insurance programs, including life, disability, and health insurance plans.• Advises and informs employees of benefits-related changes, including eligibility, coverage, and provisions.• Work collaboratively with the Human Resources, Accounting, and Finance teams to complete payroll responsibilities, and ad hoc projects as needed.• Oversee 401(k) administration, including processing payments, withdrawals, distributions, testing, providing census data, and assisting with internal and external audits as needed.• Prepare and submit required payroll tax filings, reports, and payments accurately and within deadlines.• Provide accurate and timely information for employee verification requests.• Assist with year-end payroll processing, including W-2’s. • Contribute to the development and enhancement of payroll procedures, policies, and controls to ensure accuracy, efficiency, and compliance.• Identify and implement process improvements and system enhancements to improve the efficiency and accuracy of payroll processing.• Assists with the general ledger interface to our accounting software.• Partners with HR Manager in overseeing annual benefit open enrollment ensuring communications and info session plans are executed.• Supports HR Manager in researching new carriers and plans based on quotes, available benefits, and cost analysis.• Monitors administrator\'s and insurance carriers\' reports, ensuring the organization\'s compliance with plan requirements.

Eagan High School

High School Diploma