Sandra McLaughlin is an experienced payroll supervisor seeking a position as a payroll manager. She has over 20 years of experience in payroll systems and is certified in various payroll software programs and Microsoft Office applications. She currently works as a senior payroll supervisor for Starwood Hotels and Resorts Worldwide, where she supervises multi-state payrolls and expatriate international payroll. She is detail-oriented, organized, and has strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

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Sandra D. McLaughlin
Experienced Payroll Supervisor
sandy.mclaughlin5877@gmail.com  3131 W. Cochise Drive # 107, Phoenix, AZ 85051 602-323-7548
Objectives
To obtain a challenging and rewarding position asa payroll managerwhere my 20+ yearsof extensive
experience will be furtherdeveloped and utilized.
Career Profile
 Detail-oriented,efficient and organized professional with extensive experience in payroll systems.
 Possess strong analytical and problem solving skills, with theability to make well thought out
decisions.
 Management style:Transformational I inspire my employeesto transform-to adapt to change,and to
manage themselvesand othersif necessary.
 Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
 Highly trustworthy, discreetand ethical.
 Resourceful in the completion of projects, effective at multi-tasking.
Certifications
 ADP Windows
 Behavioral Interviewing
 HR Generalist
 Advanced Excel 2010
 Advanced Word 2010
 Advanced Powerpoint 2010
 Advanced Outlook 2010
Skills
 ADP Windows certified
 Reportsmith I, II, and III
 HRzion
 SAP 710
 Stromberg
 Timesaver NG
 Ceridian DayForce
 Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, One Note,
Outlook, Access, PowerPoint, SharePoint
 International Payrolls
 Union Contracts
 Managing Processes
 People Management
 Data Entry Management
 Reporting Skills
 Compensation and Wage Structure
 Benefits Administration
 Worker Compensation
 Employment Law
 Developing Standards
 Financial Skills
 Accounting
 Accounts Payable
 Accounts Receivable
 GL Account Reconcilliation

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Experience
Starwood Hotels and Resorts Worldwide Inc. | Scottsdale, AZ
Senior Payroll Supervisor 9/6/1994 – current
 Supervise the output of multi-statepayrolls
 Expatriate International Payroll
 Maintain Quality control of payrolls
 Write and enforcepayroll policies, and procedures
 Run daily, weekly, monthly reportsfor managers
 Balance and reconcile all payrolls
 Enforce all State, and Federal Wage and Hour laws
 Comply with all Internal Audits
 Comply with all Federal Sox Audits
 Employee employment and wage verifications
 Employee garnishments.
 Maintainspayroll information by designing systems; directing the collection, calculation, and
entering of data.
 Updatespayroll recordsby reviewing and approving changesin exemptions, insurance coverage,
savings deductions, and job titles, and department/ division transfers.
 Paysemployeesby directing the production and issuance of paychecksor electronic transfersto bank
accounts.
 Preparesreportsby compiling summariesof earnings, taxes, deductions, leave,disability, and
nontaxable wages.
 Determinespayroll liabilitiesby approving the calculation of employee federal and state income and
social security taxes, and employer'ssocial security, unemployment, and workerscompensation
payments.
 Balancesthe payroll accountsby resolving payroll discrepancies.
 Providespayroll information by answering questionsand requests.
 Maintainspayroll guidelinesby writing and updating policiesand procedures.
 Complieswith federal, state, and local legal requirementsby studying existing and new legislation;
enforcing adherence to requirements; advising management on needed actions.
 Maintainsemployeeconfidence and protectspayroll operationsby keeping information confidential.
 Maintainsprofessional and technical knowledgeby attending educational workshops; reviewing
professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.
 Completesoperational requirementsby scheduling and assigning employees; following up on work
results.
 Maintainspayroll staff by recruiting, interviewing, selecting,orienting, and training employees.
 Maintainspayroll staff job resultsby counseling and disciplining employees; planning, monitoring,
and appraising job results.
 Maintainsprofessional and technical knowledgeby attending educational workshops; reviewing
professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.
 Contributesto team effort by accomplishing related resultsasneeded.

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Sandra D. McLaughlin Experienced Payroll Supervisor
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Education
Kings River Community College| Reedley, CA
Associates Degree in English 1982
Professional References Debbie Brown
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide
Payroll/NSC Manager
debbie.brown@starwoodhotels.com
(407) 418-7416
Deloris Marshall
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide
Payroll Lead
deloris.marshall@starwoodhotels.com
480-905-4638
Chad Scheid
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide
Supervisor Hotel Accounting/Previously payroll.
chad.scheid@starwoodhotels.com
602-373-9470
Personal References
Dr. Joanna Simpson
Grand Canyon University
Director of Academic Programs
(602) 338-1591
Loretta Simpson
Saint Joseph’s Hospital
Certified RN
602-451-4329
Susan Cooley
CVS
Pharmacy Technician
(602) 862-8452