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Dorian D. Herring

Petersburg

Summary

Dynamic Payroll Specialist with a proven track record at FSIG, adept at multi-state payroll processing and compliance. Achieved a 35% reduction in payroll errors through process automation and collaboration. Skilled in financial analysis and reporting, leveraging advanced Excel capabilities to drive strategic decision-making and enhance operational efficiency.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience

Work History

Payroll Specialist

FSIG
Fort Gregg-Adams
02.2024 - 04.2025
  • Processed biweekly payroll for 300+ employees across 6 states with 100% on-time accuracy.
  • Reduced payroll errors by 35% by implementing automated validation checks in ADP.
  • Collaborated with IT to integrate timekeeping with payroll, saving 10+ hours/month.
  • Led year-end W-2 processing and ACA reporting with zero compliance issues.
  • Led financial planning and analysis (FP&A) activities, including budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis, resulting in a 15% improvement in financial accuracy and decision-making.
  • Developed and implemented financial models to support strategic initiatives, providing actionable insights that drove a 10% increase in revenue growth.
  • Conducted in-depth financial analysis of business performance, identifying key trends and opportunities that led to $500,000 in annual cost savings.

Senior Payroll Coordinator

Blackstone Consulting INC.
Fort Gregg-Adams
02.2022 - 02.2024
  • Managed payroll for 500+ union and non-union employees, including complex shift differentials.
  • Conducted quarterly audits that identified and corrected $50K in overpayments.
  • Trained and supervised a team of 2 payroll assistants, improving team efficiency by 25%.
  • Partnered with HR to streamline onboarding and benefits enrollment processes.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs), enhancing operational efficiency and achieving a 20% reduction in overhead costs.
  • Prepared comprehensive financial reports and presentations for senior management and stakeholders, effectively communicating complex financial data and influencing strategic decisions.
  • Managed month-end and year-end closing processes, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting in compliance with GAAP and company policies.
  • Performed detailed variance analysis on financial statements, identifying root causes of discrepancies and recommending corrective actions to improve financial performance.

Payroll Administrator

Mitchco International INC.
Fort Gregg-Adams
02.2021 - 02.2022
  • Processed semi-monthly payroll for 200+ healthcare staff using Paychex Flex.
  • Maintained accurate records for PTO, FMLA, and leave balances.
  • Assisted with ACA compliance and generated 1095-C forms for all eligible employees.
  • Supported HR with employee onboarding and exit processes.
  • Recorded and compiled training records and reports with 100% accuracy. Ensured comprehensive documentation of training activities.
  • Collected and compiled HR metrics and data from 10+ sources, including HRIS, payroll outputs, surveys, and employment records. I analyzed data to identify trends and patterns.
  • Analyzed data and statistics for trends in recruitment, hiring practices, motivation, turnover, and compliance with employment laws. Identified trends that led to a 10% reduction in turnover.
  • Prepared reports of data results, presenting findings to senior leadership. Influenced 5 major policy changes through comprehensive reports and recommendations.

Payroll Clerk

Cantu Services, INC.
Fort Gregg-Adams
03.2018 - 02.2021
  • Entered and verified payroll data for 150+ employees across multiple retail locations.
  • Resolved payroll discrepancies and responded to employee inquiries within 24 hours.
  • Supported payroll manager with journal entries and monthly reconciliations.
  • Maintained strict confidentiality of payroll and personnel data.
  • Coordinated timekeeping and payroll systems, achieving 98% accuracy in timekeeping records. Integrated timekeeping software with payroll systems.
  • Oversaw payroll changes for 100+ employees annually, including new hires, terminations, and raises. Collaborated with HR and IT for system upgrades.
  • Identified and evaluated training programs, improving employee performance by 15%. Conducted needs assessments and recommended training solutions.
  • Conducted training sessions for 200+ employees annually, developing and delivering engaging content. Achieved a 90% pass rate in training evaluations.

Operations Sergeant

United States Army
Fort Gregg-Adams
07.2001 - 03.2017
  • Responsible for personnel and administrative support for over 425 Soldiers, processes, reviews, and coordinates all actions pertaining to administrative actions and military awards; screens and updates promotion packets for semi-centralized Promotion Boards.
  • Establishes and maintains unit Alert Rosters, tracks, coordinates, and schedules APFT, weapon qualifications, and required training for Soldiers in the Platoons, issues unit patches and unit supplies.
  • Provides administrative support for the Company; manages daily office operations. acts as liaison between the company and Battalion S1.
  • Tracks all administrative actions between the Battalion and the company; manages the day-to-day calendar for the Company leadership.
  • Drafts meeting agendas; facilitates meetings and conferences; maintains electronic file systems and paper files; routes contracts, invoices, and documents as required provides recurring counseling and rating for Soldiers and NCO’s.
  • Monitoring and supervising the performance of the assigned staff
  • Monitoring all urinalysis programs conducted in the company
  • Preparing and authenticating the overall tactical standard operating procedures
  • Recommending priorities regarding the allocation of resources
  • Monitoring the surveillance activities and coordinating all aspects such as locations and boundaries of command posts
  • Advising the commander on operations and training matters
  • Providing leadership, tactical and technical guidance, and professional support to subordinate NCOs
  • Assigning and supervising the performance of Detachment tasks
  • Preparing plans, orders, and reports, and overseeing individual and collective training
  • Organizing, training, assisting, directing, and leading indigenous forces up to battalion size
  • Conducting operations and training on full spectrum operations
  • Enforcing tactical and Soldier discipline
  • Supervising and assisting Battalion Schools, Training, and DTS NCOs
  • Preparing the Soldiers for orders, briefs, and rehearsals
  • Receiving and appropriately handling and distributing OPRORDs, FRAGOs, and Serious Incident Reports (SIRs)
  • Responsible for the accountability, maintenance and readiness of equipment in excess of $1.2 million
  • Responsible for the health, welfare, training and operational readiness of NCOs and Soldiers in the section

Education

Masters in Business Administration -

Strayer University
Washington, DC
06.2019

Bachelor in Business Administration -

Colorado Technical University
Colorado Springs, Co
05.2015

Skills

  • Multi-state payroll processing
  • Payroll tax compliance
  • Year-end reporting
  • Payroll audits and reconciliations
  • Garnishments and levies management
  • HRIS implementation
  • Benefits administration
  • Timekeeping integration
  • Process automation
  • Data confidentiality and security
  • Payroll systems: ADP Workforce Now, Paychex Flex, Workday, QuickBooks Payroll, Ceridian Dayforce
  • HRIS platforms: BambooHR, UKG Pro, Zenefits
  • Timekeeping tools: Kronos, TSheets, Deputy, Time Clock Plus, Paylocity
  • Accounting software: SAP, Oracle, NetSuite
  • Reporting and analysis: Microsoft Excel (PivotTables, VLOOKUP, Macros), Power BI
  • Compliance portals: IRS e-Services, SSA BSO, state tax portals
  • Document management tools: DocuSign, SharePoint, Google Workspace

Affiliations

  • Baking
  • volunteering
  • Helping my community

Accomplishments

  • Earned the Super Star award for exemplary work

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Payroll Specialist

FSIG
02.2024 - 04.2025

Senior Payroll Coordinator

Blackstone Consulting INC.
02.2022 - 02.2024

Payroll Administrator

Mitchco International INC.
02.2021 - 02.2022

Payroll Clerk

Cantu Services, INC.
03.2018 - 02.2021

Operations Sergeant

United States Army
07.2001 - 03.2017

Masters in Business Administration -

Strayer University

Bachelor in Business Administration -

Colorado Technical University

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