Yolanda Hankerson
Waldorf
Summary
Dedicated Payroll Specialist with 17 years of experience in payroll processing, compliance, and tax regulations. Skilled in payroll systems, garnishments, and multi-state payroll compliance. Proven ability to ensure accuracy, maintain regulatory adherence, and deliver timely payroll services while supporting organizational goals.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Payroll Compliance Specialist (Temp)
Chemonics International Via Alliance Temp Agency
08.2024 - Current
- Collaborate with Director of Payroll Compliance, Finance, and HR teams to ensure adherence to U.S. federal, state, and local payroll regulations.
- Input new hire information and withholding changes into the payroll system.
- Maintain payroll documentation, including W-2c forms, 1099 forms, and unemployment filings.
- Research federal, state, and local laws to stay current with legislative changes impacting payroll and tax compliance.
- Process state and federal tax withholding exemptions for eligible employees.
- Utilize ServiceNow ticketing system to track and resolve payroll-related inquiries efficiently.
Payroll Analyst
MAXIMUS, Inc
10.2005 - 08.2023
- Processed payroll for 3,000+ employees, ensuring compliance with multi-state regulations, tax laws, and garnishment orders.
- Managed garnishments, tax filings, and payroll adjustments with attention to compliance.
- Provided expertise to employees and management on payroll compliance matters and wage garnishments.
- Collaborated with HR and accounting to address discrepancies and maintain payroll accuracy.
- Used Fresh Services Ticketing system to manage and resolve payroll-related service requests and tickets.
Payroll Specialist
The Catholic University of America
06.2005 - 10.2005
- Processed payroll for faculty and staff, ensuring accuracy and compliance with payroll policies and regulations.
- Assisted with tax withholding adjustments and resolving payroll discrepancies.
- Maintained payroll records and collaborated with HR to ensure the integrity of employee data.
Human Resource / Payroll Coordinator
Mariner Healthcare, Heritage Harbor Health & Rehab
02.2003 - 06.2004
- Processed payroll and ensured compliance with payroll regulations for 3,000+ employees.
- Provided counseling on payroll compliance and benefits, assisting employees with inquiries and issues.
- Collaborated with HR and corporate teams to ensure payroll accuracy and legal compliance.
Education
High School Diploma -
Anacostia Senior High School
Washington, D.C,Skills
- Payroll Compliance and Regulatory Adherence
- Multi-State Payroll Processing (Military, PTO, Overtime)
- Garnishments, Earnings & Tax Compliance
- Payroll Systems: ADP, UKG (UltiPro), CostPoint, PeopleSoft
- Federal, State, and Local Law Research
- Employee Relations and Educational Support
- Timesheet Review and Approval (Deltek System)
- Reconciliation and Journal Entry Preparation
- ServiceNow Ticketing System
Certification
- Certified Payroll Specialist, National Association of Certified Public Bookkeepers — October 2023
- Payroll Certification, National Association of Certified Public Bookkeepers — April 2021
- Payroll/Tax Systems Certificate, UKG/CostPoint 8 — December 2021
- Payroll Educational Training Certificate, American Payroll Associates — June 2016
- PeopleSoft HR/Payroll System Certificate — January 2004
- State of Maryland/Virginia Notary License
Professional Affiliations
- National Association of Certified Public Bookkeepers (NACPB)
- America Payroll Associates
Timeline
Payroll Compliance Specialist (Temp)
Chemonics International Via Alliance Temp Agency
08.2024 - Current
Payroll Analyst
MAXIMUS, Inc
10.2005 - 08.2023
Payroll Specialist
The Catholic University of America
06.2005 - 10.2005
Human Resource / Payroll Coordinator
Mariner Healthcare, Heritage Harbor Health & Rehab
02.2003 - 06.2004
- Certified Payroll Specialist, National Association of Certified Public Bookkeepers — October 2023
- Payroll Certification, National Association of Certified Public Bookkeepers — April 2021
- Payroll/Tax Systems Certificate, UKG/CostPoint 8 — December 2021
- Payroll Educational Training Certificate, American Payroll Associates — June 2016
- PeopleSoft HR/Payroll System Certificate — January 2004
- State of Maryland/Virginia Notary License
Professional Affiliations
- National Association of Certified Public Bookkeepers (NACPB)
- America Payroll Associates
High School Diploma -
Anacostia Senior High School
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