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Lauren Perry

Chicago

Summary

Detail-oriented and experienced Payroll and Management Professional with a proven track record of overseeing a range of payroll tasks and managerial demands. Skilled in ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timeliness in payroll operations, with a deep understanding of federal, state, and local payroll and employment laws.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Payroll Analyst

Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago
10.2024 - 07.2025
  • Confirmed compliance with especially rigorous Bank policies and securities as well as all applicable federal, state and local payroll laws and regulations.
  • Coordinated with stakeholders to process manual payroll deductions and additional payments via Workday Enterprise Interface Builder (EIB) and manual input.
  • Maintained accuracy of general ledger and assisted in bank reconciliations.
  • Accurate reporting and handling of sensitive information such as separation details for unemployment insurance claims, overpayments, severance agreements, etc.

Senior Payroll Associate

University Of Texas At Austin
02.2020 - 05.2024
  • Most senior associate on payment processing team ensuring adherence to university policies and mitigation of errors
  • Quickly and efficiently identified retroactive compensation and job changes resulting in over and underpayments to correct discrepancies
  • Regularly verified accuracy of timekeeping information such as hours worked, overtime, holidays, and vacation time.
  • Collaborated with HR, Finance, Tax Services, Bursar, Benefits, and AR teams to execute accurate compensation plans, timely payment, onboarding/offboarding tasks, processing cancellations & reversals, reconciling departmental budget accounts, etc

Salon Manager

SM Beauty Project
05.2019 - 02.2020
  • Managed financial and business aspects including cash flow and budgeting, payroll processing, controlling backbar and retail inventory while building strong relationships with vendors.
  • Improved employee retention rates by offering competitive commission structures and strategizing with staff to improve client satisfaction, product and service sales, and pre-booking statistics.
  • Led full-cycle recruitment processes including sourcing, interviewing, and onboarding.
  • Coordinated special events such as salon open houses and photoshoots in partnership with other local businesses

Spa Manager

Hiatus Spa + Retreat
04.2017 - 05.2019
  • Complete processing of payroll that included several payment types: salary, hourly, multi-tier commission, bonuses, etc.
  • Oversaw trimester calendar to manage schedules across a 35-45 employee team for appropriately staffed shifts.
  • Advised and mentored staff to set and exceed service and retail sales goals, optimized high standards of service, and improved client retention.
  • Accommodated high priority guests, organized client and staff events, and assisted in launching new spa locations

Education

Cosmetology -

Aveda Institute
05.2011

Skills

  • Workday, ADP, Paychex
  • Microsoft Excel (intermediate proficiency), Powerpoint, OneNote, Outlook, Teams
  • Recruiting, Hiring, & Onboarding
  • Payroll Management
  • Payroll Auditing
  • Payroll policies & procedures
  • Benefits Administration
  • Time and Attendance Systems
  • Data Entry and Accuracy
  • Salon and Spa programs: Booker, Rosy, Millenium, MindBody

Timeline

Payroll Analyst

Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago
10.2024 - 07.2025

Senior Payroll Associate

University Of Texas At Austin
02.2020 - 05.2024

Salon Manager

SM Beauty Project
05.2019 - 02.2020

Spa Manager

Hiatus Spa + Retreat
04.2017 - 05.2019

Cosmetology -

Aveda Institute

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