Rachel Alderman
Chesapeake
Summary
Professional payroll specialist with strong expertise in payroll processing, compliance, and reporting. Consistently delivers accurate and timely payroll while adapting to evolving needs. Highly collaborative team player known for reliability, integrity, and strong analytical skills. Proven ability to streamline processes, ensure compliance, and drive results in dynamic environments.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Sr. Payroll Processor
Dollar Tree Corporate
Chesapeake, VA
07.2023 - Current
- Currently help run payroll for over 200,000 employees for Dollar Tree and Family Dollar.
- Respond to an average of 50 emails a day in our various inboxes. Take care of any escalated pay issues immediately.
- Process off cycle payments daily. Review and approve other Manual, ACH, or Paid Outs processed by other payroll specialists.
- Runs process that sends daily amounts to the bank, print and mail out checks.
- On and off-cycle payments include - legal requests, termination pay outs, cobra reimbursements, shift differentials, pay adjustments, retro active pay, apparel refunds, Daily Pay returns, stop/reissue manual checks.
- Pull time from three time keeping systems every Monday. (Two different Kronos systems and Compass.)
- Reconcile the bi-weekly payroll and call the bank to confirm the amounts.
- Assist with the New York weekly payroll and Canada’s biweekly payroll when needed.
- Ensured compliance with federal and state regulations while maintaining accurate employee records.
- Streamlined payroll procedures, reducing processing time while maintaining high levels of accuracy.
- Contributed to team efficiency by cross-training colleagues in various aspects of payroll processing.
- Compile any requested documentation from internal and external auditors upon request.
- Trained new payroll staff on software systems and company policies to ensure seamless operations.
Payroll Support Specialist then promoted to Payroll Processor
Dollar Tree Corporate
04.2021 - 07.2023
- Collect, separate, code, and file mail for the Payroll Department.
- Send out termination letters to the court or debt collection agency if an associate no longer works for Dollar Tree.
- Print, code, & file garnishment CSC’s daily.
- Help where needed with each division of the payroll department.
Real Estate Agent
RE/MAX Alliance
07.2018 - 04.2021
- Experience with legal lease terms and lease processes/ contracts/ rental payments/ submitting ACH forms and removals/ processing invoices/ maintenance work orders/ conducting home inspections before, during, and after tenancy.
- Held the emergency phone for after-hours maintenance calls.
- Filled in for the accountant when needed. Paid HOA fees, taxes, and processed rent.
Premier Owner Contact
Hatteras Realty
06.2015 - 05.2016
- Inspect home after guest departed to check for cleanliness and damages; Contact guest and collect money if damages are found. Put in and follow up with work orders if maintenance was required.
- Worked closely with private vendors/contractors if major work was needed.
- Perform assessments on rental homes to collaborate with homeowners. Gave suggestions on improvements or upgrades.
- Responsible for after-hours emergency phone; dispatched on call maintenance.
- Managed client relationships, ensuring satisfaction through effective communication and personalized service.
Bartender
Mel's Place
06.2012 - 03.2014
- Oversaw operation of bar including serving drinks, waiting tables, cooking, and cleaning.
- Day to day interaction with various personalities/characters while maintaining a professional demeanor.
- Managed inventory levels, ensuring optimal stock for peak service times.
Crew leading waitress
Cinema Café
08.2004 - 06.2012
- Worked in various positions including - ticket taker, usher, food runner, food expo, server, crew leader, and bartender. As crew leader, I had the responsibility of insuring crew and shift ran smoothly.
- Collaborated with kitchen staff to streamline communication and improve workflow efficiency.
Education
Salesperson Real Estate License - Real Estate
Alpha College of Real Estate
Chesapeake2018
Accounting
Tidewater Community College
Virginia Beach, VA01-2022
Tallwood High School
Virginia Beach06-2006
Skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel
- Leadership and motivation
- Self-motivated team player
- Detail-oriented multitasker
- Proficient in Lawson and Workday
- Payroll reconciliation
- Payroll deductions and adjustments
- Multi-state payroll processing
- Payroll policies
- Meeting critical deadlines
- Multi-state payroll
- Experienced with various timekeeping systems
- Adaptable in collaborative and independent settings
Timeline
Sr. Payroll Processor
Dollar Tree Corporate
07.2023 - Current
Payroll Support Specialist then promoted to Payroll Processor
Dollar Tree Corporate
04.2021 - 07.2023
Real Estate Agent
RE/MAX Alliance
07.2018 - 04.2021
Premier Owner Contact
Hatteras Realty
06.2015 - 05.2016
Bartender
Mel's Place
06.2012 - 03.2014
Crew leading waitress
Cinema Café
08.2004 - 06.2012
Salesperson Real Estate License - Real Estate
Alpha College of Real Estate
Accounting
Tidewater Community College
Tallwood High School