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Melvin Rawles

Brandywine

Summary

Detail-oriented Payroll and Human Resources professional with experience in payroll processing, employee onboarding, compliance, and administrative management. Adept at handling payroll adjustments, time and expense approvals, and HR functions such as hiring, training, and personnel record management. Highly skilled in problem-solving, multitasking, and providing excellent customer service. Seeking to leverage my experience in payroll and HR administration in a dynamic organization.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Department Manager

H&M Retail
12.2022 - 03.2025

Process and adjust payroll hours daily, ensuring accuracy and compliance.

• Oversee the onboarding process, including I-9 verification and employee documentation.

• Manage hiring, training, and termination processes following company policies and labor laws.

• Maintain employee files, track performance, and support HR-related administrative functions.

• Oversee two departments, ensuring smooth operations through employee coaching and effective leadership.

Time and Expense Approver | TEKsystems

November 2022 – April 2023

• Processed payroll by collecting and verifying employee timecards and expense reports.

• Ensured compliance with company and legal payroll regulations.

• Communicated with employees and clients to resolve discrepancies in time tracking and payments.

• Managed PTO records and assisted with payroll issue resolution.

Time and Expense Approver

TEKsystems
11.2022 - 04.2023

• Processed payroll by collecting and verifying employee timecards and expense reports.

• Ensured compliance with company and legal payroll regulations.

• Communicated with employees and clients to resolve discrepancies in time tracking and payments.

• Managed PTO records and assisted with payroll issue resolution.

Onboarding Specialist

TEKsystems
12.2021 - 11.2022

• Facilitated new hire onboarding, ensuring compliance with company policies and background checks.

• Maintained consultant records using PeopleSoft, processing employment data and project extensions.

• Collaborated with payroll and HR teams to ensure accurate employee classification and onboarding documentation.

Administrative Supervisor

Costco
11.2019 - 07.2021

• Trained and supervised cashiers in sales, compliance, and customer service.

• Assisted in payroll processing, cash balancing, and daily financial reporting.

• Managed scheduling and workflow to optimize team performance.

Assistant Manager

Finish Line
07.2017 - 10.2019

• Managed payroll-related tasks, including tracking hours and overseeing scheduling.

• Trained new employees and ensured compliance with HR policies.

• Assisted with recruitment, onboarding, and personnel development.

Store Manager

Journeys Shoe Store
07.2016 - 07.2017

Recruited, interviewed, and onboarded employees, ensuring successful integration into the team.

• Managed scheduling, performance reviews, and employee training.

• Handled payroll and operational functions to maintain compliance and efficiency.

Education

Bachelor's Degree - Criminal Justice

Bowie State University
Bowie, MD
05.2018

Skills

    Payroll Processing & Time Tracking

    HR Compliance & Employee Onboarding

    HRIS & PeopleSoft Systems

    Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams)

    Performance Management & Employee Relations

    Training & Development

    Recruitment & Hiring Processes

    Problem-Solving & Multitasking

Timeline

Department Manager

H&M Retail
12.2022 - 03.2025

Time and Expense Approver

TEKsystems
11.2022 - 04.2023

Onboarding Specialist

TEKsystems
12.2021 - 11.2022

Administrative Supervisor

Costco
11.2019 - 07.2021

Assistant Manager

Finish Line
07.2017 - 10.2019

Store Manager

Journeys Shoe Store
07.2016 - 07.2017

Bachelor's Degree - Criminal Justice

Bowie State University
Melvin Rawles