Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Languages
Accomplishments
Timeline
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Benny Amponsah

Accra

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Regional HR and Payroll Specialist

National Oilwell Varco Inc
02.2014 - 05.2024
  • Researched payroll errors and processed payments for federal and state taxes, social security, Medicare and various employee deductions, annuity contributions, and retirement plan withholdings.
  • Reviewed time records for Number employees to verify accuracy of information.
  • Documented and processed all garnishments for bankruptcies, student loans, and child support orders.
  • Performed calculations in overtime, vacation, and sick hours to provide accurate data to payroll processing database.

Employee Relations Executive

Air Liquide
01.2011 - 12.2013
  • Assisted in employee appraisals, promotions and terminations based on performance reviews.
  • Prepared annual data to determine metrics for operational performance.
  • Reviewed employee concerns and new opportunities to drive business strategies.
  • Assessed and analyzed departmental budgets to find ways to minimize expenses and optimize profits.

HR Operations Specialist

Guaranty Trust Bank
12.2007 - 12.2010
  • Incorporated employee feedback to improve processes and strategize long-term business plans.
  • Discovered and resolved complex problems that affected management and business decisions.
  • Handled issue resolution tasks and delivered technical assistance in use of Software system.
  • Forecasted quarterly business needs while acquiring customer feedback for process improvements.

Education

Masters In Business Administration - Business Administration

University of The People
California

Bachelor Of Arts - Economics

Kwame Nkrumah University of Science And Technology
Kumasi
05.2008

Skills

  • Skilled in Software
  • Research Support
  • Transaction review
  • Benefits Administration
  • Analytical Skills
  • Internal Controls
  • Forecasting
  • Accounts Payable
  • Developing office systems
  • Interpersonal and written communication
  • Exceptional Microsoft Excel skills
  • Audit Support
  • Policy Adherence
  • Payroll Processing
  • Collaborative team member
  • Employee Relations
  • Financial reports
  • Payroll administration experience
  • Proficient in Software
  • Billing
  • Tax Compliance
  • Data auditing assistance
  • Data Reconciliation
  • Integrated accounting systems
  • Data imports
  • Journal entry preparation
  • Ten-key operator
  • General ledger posting
  • Processing garnishments

Languages

English
Advanced (C1)
French
Beginner (A1)

Accomplishments

  • Implemented web-based human resources and time sheet system to minimize errors and cost while improving payroll efficiency.
  • Resolved product issue through consumer testing.
  • Improved accuracy of payroll journal entries by developing and implementing a payroll reconciliation tool.

Timeline

Regional HR and Payroll Specialist

National Oilwell Varco Inc
02.2014 - 05.2024

Employee Relations Executive

Air Liquide
01.2011 - 12.2013

HR Operations Specialist

Guaranty Trust Bank
12.2007 - 12.2010

Masters In Business Administration - Business Administration

University of The People

Bachelor Of Arts - Economics

Kwame Nkrumah University of Science And Technology
Benny Amponsah