Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Affiliations
Certification
References
Timeline
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WHITNEY WELMA WALDEN

TEMA

Summary

Detail-oriented HR generalist with over 6 years of experience, recognized for exceptional task execution. Expertise in payroll processing accuracy, data maintenance using SAP, and SuccessFactors. Proven analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills contribute to seamless payroll operations, ensuring operational excellence.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Payroll Analyst

Nestle Business Services
Tema
05.2025 - Current
  • Analyzed, reconciled and processed payroll data for accuracy and compliance with applicable regulations.
  • Prepared detailed reports on payroll activities and related financial information.
  • Processed bonuses, retroactive payments, and other special payments, like long service awards and loans.
  • Analyzed financial information provided by employees in order to determine eligibility for specific types of loans.

HR Services Specialist

Nestle Ghana Limited
Tema
02.2024 - 04.2025
  • Executed month-end payroll processing for regular and third-party staff.
  • Addressed inquiries from staff regarding employment matters in a timely manner.
  • Processed end-of-employment payments for Tier 2 and Tier 3 exiting employees.
  • Prepared reports related to personnel activity such as turnover rate or hiring process metrics.
  • Conducted new hire orientation sessions and onboarding activities to ensure successful transition into the organization.
  • Maintained employee records in accordance with applicable legal requirements.

Payroll Analyst

Nestle Business Services
Tema
02.2021 - 01.2024
  • Facilitated payroll processes for Nestlé across five countries: Ghana, Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger, and Zimbabwe.
  • Conducted data entry verification in SAP to ensure accuracy.
  • Performed daily audits to identify and correct payroll discrepancies.
  • Configured new wage types, tax rates, and statutory changes in SAP as needed.
  • Verified accuracy of taxes, pension amounts, and payments in SAP prior to final payroll run.
  • Uploaded pay slips into Employees’ Digital files following final payment completion.
  • Responded efficiently to all payroll-related inquiries.

HR Admin

Nestle Business Services
Tema
06.2019 - 01.2021
  • Maintained employee records, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality of all documents.
  • Managed payroll variables for final monthly payments to guarantee timely processing.
  • Executed employee lifecycle actions, including hiring, transfers, promotions, and terminations, via SuccessFactors.
  • Identified discrepancies between source documents and entered data.

Source To Pay Assitant

Nestle Business Services
Tema
05.2017 - 05.2019
  • Prepared purchase orders, requisitions, and related documentation efficiently.
  • Resolved discrepancies between vendor invoices and purchase orders to enhance accuracy.
  • Ensured compliance with company policies in all purchasing activities.

Freight Cordinator

APM Terminals (National Service)
Tema
08.2015 - 07.2016
  • Monitored transportation activities to ensure efficient delivery of goods.
  • Tracked orders from origin through destination ensuring accurate documentation is received and sent out timely.
  • Induct cargo drivers on safety measures in the cargo terminal.
  • Coordinate with trucking team to ensure sufficient trucks are allocated for cargo transfers.

Education

Level 3 Certification - Human Resources Management

Chartered Institute of Human Resource Management
Tse Addo
12-2021

Bachelor of Science - Human Resources Management

Central University College
Miotso, Prampram
12-2015

Skills

  • SAP
  • UKG Pro
  • Kronos
  • Microsoft Office tools
  • SuccessFactors
  • Data analysis
  • Employee onboarding
  • Payroll administration
  • Reporting

Affiliations

  • Volunteering activities
  • Listening to music

Certification

  • Associate Member of CIHRM, December 2024

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Payroll Analyst

Nestle Business Services
05.2025 - Current

HR Services Specialist

Nestle Ghana Limited
02.2024 - 04.2025

Payroll Analyst

Nestle Business Services
02.2021 - 01.2024

HR Admin

Nestle Business Services
06.2019 - 01.2021

Source To Pay Assitant

Nestle Business Services
05.2017 - 05.2019

Freight Cordinator

APM Terminals (National Service)
08.2015 - 07.2016

Level 3 Certification - Human Resources Management

Chartered Institute of Human Resource Management

Bachelor of Science - Human Resources Management

Central University College
WHITNEY WELMA WALDEN