Elaine Lawless
Greystones,Ireland
Summary
Offering strong organisational skills and keen ability to manage time efficiently. Knowledgeable about office procedures, finances and payroll. Ready to use and develop communication, problem-solving, and teamwork skills in the Operations Manager role.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Payroll Officer
St John of God Hospital, Saint Josephs Shankill
Shankill, Ireland
04.2007 - Current
- Coordinated with HR to keep up-to-date employee records, payrolls.
- Assisted with annual audits to maintain financial transparency.
- Processed leavers' final payments swiftly; helped transition outgoing staff smoothly.
- Completed year-end reports, aiding comprehensive financial reviews and planning for the next fiscal year.
- Resolved employee queries regarding payslips, contributing to better
communication within the organisation. - Monitored sick leave and holiday entitlements accurately, preventing discrepancies in payrolls.
- Worked on overtime payments calculations to ensure fair compensation for extra hours put in for employees.
- Handled all matters related to Revenue.
- Maintained confidentiality of staff salaries, resulting in high trust levels.
- Managed payroll input, processes, submissions and audit for timely payment of over 100 employees.
- Handled challenging situations with sensitivity and understanding.
- Responded to enquiries and provided information regarding payroll related matters.
- Evaluated discrepancies and rectified payroll errors.
- Reviewed submitted time sheets and work charts to validate payroll information .
- Updated employee pay information to reflect correct base pay and special entitlements.
- Compared budgets to payroll liabilities to identify potential constraints and needed changes.
- Assisted the Finance officer with all aspects of accounts.
Administration officer
St John of God Hospital clg, St Josephs Shankill
Shankill, Ireland
04.2007 - Current
- Handled staff payroll accurately ensuring timely disbursement of salaries.
- Responsible for all finance aspects, Audits, Cash book, Debtors and Creditors accounts.
- Enhanced communication flow for smoother operations by scheduling and coordinating meetings.
- Provided comprehensive support to senior management team
- Adhered strictly to health and safety regulations within the workplace environment.
- Ensured accuracy of data with meticulous record keeping.
- Expedited office efficiency by managing incoming and outgoing correspondence.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Responsible for all tasks related to training such as maintaining attendance records, booking facilitators and sending out schedules; enhanced overall efficiency of processes.
- Responsible for all policies, procedures and guidelines ensuring they are all up to date and in line with current legislation.
- Member of the local Risk Committee
- Trained as the Dignity in Work representative.
- Chaired the Hospitality team for over 10 years.
Education
Bachelor of Business - Business & German
Dun laoghaire Institute of Art Design & Technology
Dublin 09.2002 - 05.2006
Skills
- Microsoft office suite proficiency
- Administrative policy understanding
- Accounts reconciliation
- Regulatory compliance
- Policy and procedure maintenance
- Accounting processes
- Payroll and budgeting
- Report generation
- Data management
- Confidentiality
- Compassion
Affiliations
- Singing, Reading, Walking
Certification
. Lean six Sigma qualification
. Supervisory Management
. Dignity at work
. Currently compliant with all mandatory training requirements for Saint Josephs
Timeline
Payroll Officer
St John of God Hospital, Saint Josephs Shankill
04.2007 - Current
Administration officer
St John of God Hospital clg, St Josephs Shankill
04.2007 - Current
Bachelor of Business - Business & German
Dun laoghaire Institute of Art Design & Technology
09.2002 - 05.2006