Mitchell S. Kania has over 30 years of experience in payroll processing and human resources. He received a B.A. in Business Management from the University of South Florida and has held payroll coordinator and processor roles at several large call centers. Most recently, he was a temporary payroll coordinator providing services to automotive and staffing companies. He has extensive experience using various payroll and HR software systems to process bi-weekly payroll for hundreds of employees.

1. Mitchell S. Kania
18716 Walker Road
Lutz, FL 33549
813-909-4296 (Home) 813-774-2801 (Cell)
MrMitch1953@aol.com
Education:
1998.1999 Florida Career Institute – Lakeland, FL
Diploma in Computer Electronics and Networking Technologies – NT
1971.1978 University of South Florida – Tampa, FL
B.A. College of Business, Management Department
Employment:
04-2015 to 05-2015
Temporary Staffing, Tampa & Oldsmar, Fl
Assignments included:
Pinnacle Automotive Hospitality Services (Payroll services using PrimePay software)
Trinity Services Group (Payroll services using ADP HRB Payforce & ADP Aline
PayCards)
08-2011 to 11-2014
The Nielsen Company – Oldsmar, FL
Payroll Coordinator
• Processed pay data for all non-exempt Call Center employees, 575 to 750 hourly
employees
• Maintained and updated all employees data in the current timekeeping systems
(Stromberg and Time Clock Plus)
• Tracked Paid Time Off for 140 full time hourly Employees
• Call Center Lead (Oldsmar) for changeover of time keeping systems
• Coordinated with Corporate Payroll to maintain Direct Deposits, W-4 Tax information,
and Personnel Data changes
• Coordinated with Corporate Payroll to resolve pay related issues,
• Completed Employee Verification Requests, issues duplicate pay stubs
• Assisted employees on hours worked or pay related issues and concerns
• Assisted Management in projects as needed (e.g. incentive plans, PT hours worked,
& overtime)
12-2009 to 08-2011
Ryla Teleservices (an Alorica Company) – Tampa, FL
Payroll Coordinator
• Processed pay data for all non-exempt Call Center employees, approximately 375
employees
• Maintained and updates all employees data in the current timekeeping systems
• Entered and maintains new, rehired, and terminated employees data in current HR
Systems (ADP HRB & ADP PayForce)
• Entered and maintains Direct Deposits & W-4 Tax information
• Coordinated with Corporate Payroll to resolve pay related issues,
• Completed Employee Verification Requests, issues duplicate pay stubs
• Assisted employees on hours or pay related issues and concerns
• Assisted Management in projects as needed,
12-2000 to 02-2009
Sykes Enterprises, Inc. – Tampa, FL
Payroll Processor

2. • Produced payroll in corporate headquarters for field sites, Professional Services
division and corporate executive employees on a bi-weekly basis (using Lawson
software). Includes importing data files, entering time, adjustments & setting up
payment files. Includes implementing all phases of the Payroll process including
cutting checks and sending out ACH files for US operations (multi-state).
• Produced data files for 401k vendor
• Produced data and entered manual checks for immediate payout state terminations,
and emergency instances
• Point person for “Stop and Replace” procedure of payroll checks and direct deposits
• Provided assistance in the garnishment process, unclaimed property process, and
projects on an as needed.
10-1999 to 12-2000
Software Spectrum, Inc. (now Stream)– Tampa, FL
Customer Care Consultant (help desk)
• America Online Help Desk telephone operator, talking AOL members through
connectivity, software configuration, and related Internet issues
09-1993 to 06-1998
Quest Diagnostics Incorporated – Tampa, FL
Payroll Coordinator (Florida)
• Processed payments for 700+ employees on a bi-weekly basis
• Coded and entered payroll data for 500+ hourly employees
• Trained managers to properly track and submit payroll documentation
• Implemented corporate methods for payroll processing and Paid Time Off
Tracking, while reducing processing time by 20 percent
08-90 to 06-1998
Office Specialists – Tampa, FL
Temporary Staffing
Provided clerical services for several Tampa Bay area businesses including:
• Maritrans, Inc. – Using Oracle software to set up Accounts Payables
• Jones Intercable – Payment research and posting
• Cargill Industries – Conducted a 7 month records search and disposal project
12-1989 to 08-1990
Self employed – Tampa, Fl
Provided services to landscape & paint the Chateau de Seville Condominium complex
01-1988 to 11-1989
Centrex Management Group – Lutz, FL
Bookkeeper
Set up bookkeeping system for 6 interconnected land development companies
Prepared payroll, Tax returns, and assisted in many aspects of subdivision development
09-1985 to 01-1988
Eastamp, Inc. DBA the Tampa 301 Truckstop, Tampa, FL
Personnel Manager/Assistant Controller
Prepared weekly payroll (ADP) & attended to controller’s duties in her absence
Managed all personnel areas (benefits, governmental reporting, taxes, records-keeping