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Ivanna Foddrell

Phoenix

Summary

Accomplished Payroll Specialist with extensive experience managing multi-state payroll at HonorHealth using Workday and ADP. Expertise in enhancing compliance and accuracy, complemented by strong problem-solving skills and meticulous attention to detail. Successfully streamlined payroll processes, ensuring timely compensation for over 6,000 employees. Career objectives include leveraging these skills to drive efficiency in larger payroll operations.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Payroll Specialist

Goodwill Corporate Office
Phoenix
09.2024 - Current
  • Execute biweekly payroll for more than 5,000 employees spanning eight states utilizing Workday and ADP.
  • Managed wage garnishments, reimbursements, invoicing, and payroll funding with precision.
  • Conduct termination audits daily to ensure the final paycheck is in compliance with state laws.
  • Run multiple payroll audits throughout the day to ensure compliance and accuracy.
  • Managed payroll tax filings using ADP.
  • Addressed and rectified issues related to direct deposit mistakes through communication with staff.
  • Process on-cycle and off-cycle payroll settlements as needed.

HR Payroll Specialist

HonorHealth
Phoenix
11.2023 - 09.2024
  • Manage biweekly payroll for over 6,000 employees.
  • Ensured accuracy of timesheets before weekly, bi-weekly, and monthly payroll processing.
  • Communicated regularly with external vendors regarding benefit enrollments, terminations and changes in coverage levels.
  • Advised managers on labor law regulations concerning wages, salaries, overtime pay rates and other compensation matters.
  • Provided support to employees regarding payroll inquiries or questions.

Human Resources Manager

KBS Services
Atlanta
02.2022 - 11.2023
  • Oversaw and managed HR operations to maintain efficiency and compliance.
  • Directed various benefits plans, and created 15-page employee and compliance manuals.
  • Managing calendars, meetings, travel, and preparing reports, resulting in a 25% increase in department efficiency.
  • Coordinated various benefits programs such as medical insurance, retirement plans and vacation policies.
  • Identified, screened and interviewed potential employees.

Previous HR & Payroll Experience

various positions
02.2015 - 12.2022

Held various HR and payroll-related roles, and customer service positions at companies like Conduent, Corporate Staffing Services, and Recruiting Solutions. Responsibilities included:

  • Developed positive relationships with customers through friendly interactions.
  • Performed administrative tasks such as filing paperwork, updating databases and generating reports.
  • Assisted customers with product selection, ordering, billing, returns, exchanges and technical support.
  • Collaborated with internal stakeholders to ensure effective communication between departments.
  • Developed and implemented employee onboarding programs to accelerate new hire integration and productivity.

HR Coordinator

Atlanta International School
03.2019 - 02.2022
  • Maintained employee records in compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
  • Investigated complaints about discrimination or harassment brought forward by employees.
  • Assisted with the recruitment process by posting job openings, scheduling interviews, and verifying candidate qualifications.
  • Monitored performance evaluation processes to ensure timely completion of reviews.
  • Answered questions from staff regarding benefits packages, vacation time or other HR-related matters.

Human Resource Specialist

U.S. Army
02.2015 - 08.2017
  • Tracked personnel reports with precision across unit status, readiness reviews, promotions, and sponsorships.
  • Offered direct assistance to over 5,000 international and domestic soldiers on training.
  • Streamlined procedures to enhance efficiency in personnel operations.
  • Optimized promotion workflows by enforcing stringent SOPs.
  • Performed research into emerging technologies that could improve resource utilization.

Education

Diploma - completed

RJ Reynolds High School
Winston-Salem, NC
06-2014

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology - coursework

Florida Institute of Technology
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Skills

Payroll Systems: Workday, ADP, Paycom, Paycor, QuickBooks Payroll

  • Problem solving
  • Team collaboration
  • Attention to detail
  • Task prioritization
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Multi-state payroll

Timeline

Payroll Specialist

Goodwill Corporate Office
09.2024 - Current

HR Payroll Specialist

HonorHealth
11.2023 - 09.2024

Human Resources Manager

KBS Services
02.2022 - 11.2023

HR Coordinator

Atlanta International School
03.2019 - 02.2022

Previous HR & Payroll Experience

various positions
02.2015 - 12.2022

Human Resource Specialist

U.S. Army
02.2015 - 08.2017

Diploma - completed

RJ Reynolds High School

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology - coursework

Florida Institute of Technology
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