Sarah Loeffert

Payroll Specialist ensuring compliance and enhancing employee experience.

Greater Pittsburgh Region

About

As a Payroll Specialist, I bring experience managing multi-state payroll processing for 1,000 + employees. With a strong focus on payroll compliance and data accuracy, I handle biweekly payroll cycles, employee lifecycle changes, and post-payroll reporting. My role involves maintaining compliance with federal and state regulations while resolving payroll discrepancies promptly. Collaborating with cross-functional teams, I help enhance payroll workflows and support HR operations, including onboarding, benefits administration, and employee verifications. My commitment to accurate processing and employee support reflects a passion for fostering a positive and efficient work environment.

Experience

  • Mortgage Connect, LP (Hybrid)
    • Payroll Specialist
      May 2025 - Present · 1 yr 3 mos

      ●​ Manage the full biweekly multi- company and multi-state payroll cycle for 1300 employees, including data preparation, auditing, processing, reconciliation, and post‑payroll reporting. ●​ Administer employee lifecycle changes such as pay adjustments, transfers, tax updates, garnishments, and CES reporting with accuracy and compliance. ●​ Support HR operations including onboarding, benefits administration, employee verifications, audits, and company events. ●​ Maintain payroll records, ensure compliance with federal and state regulations, and resolve payroll discrepancies in a timely manner. ●​ Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to improve payroll workflows and enhance the overall employee experience. ●​ Utilize advanced proficiency in ADP Workforce Now to streamline payroll processes and maintain accurate employee data.

    • Payroll and Total Rewards Admin
      Sep 2024 - May 2025 · 9 mos

      Passionate about accuracy, employee experience, and HR support. I specialize in ensuring accurate payroll processing, employee benefits, and contributing to a positive environment.

  • New York Life Insurance Company (1 yr 7 mos)
    • Senior Representative
      Mar 2023 - Sep 2024 · 1 yr 7 mos

    • Senior Claims Manager
      Mar 2023 - Aug 2024 · 1 yr 6 mos

      ●​ Managed a high‑volume caseload of short‑term disability claims from intake through resolution, ensuring accurate, timely, and compliant benefit determinations. ●​ Conducted detailed claim investigations by reviewing medical documentation, coordinating with providers, and interpreting policy provisions to make fair, consistent decisions. ●​ Delivered clear, empathetic communication to claimants while balancing regulatory requirements, productivity expectations, and service quality. ●​ Supported team performance by mentoring new representatives, sharing best practices, and contributing to process improvements that enhanced claim turnaround times.

  • Server/Bartender at Willow Resturant and Events
    Jun 2021 - May 2023 · 2 yrs

  • Nations Lending (1 yr 4 mos)
    • Closing Discolsure Analyst
      Aug 2021 - Nov 2022 · 1 yr 4 mos

    • Quality Assurance Analyst
      Aug 2021 - Nov 2022 · 1 yr 4 mos

      ●​ Coordinated loan closing and funding with closing agents, title companies, branches, and internal teams. ●​ Ensured all closing functions complied with state‑specific requirements. ●​ Prepared initial closing disclosures for purchase and refinance transactions, ensuring accuracy of allowable fees. ●​ Reviewed sales agreements for applicable credits and verified title policies for correct vesting. ●​ Prepared and audited closing disclosures for accuracy prior to finalization.

  • Server Support Specialist at DENNYS RESTAURANT
    Oct 2014 - Jun 2021 · 6 yrs 9 mos

    ●​ Assisted with management responsibilities, including ensuring staff completed required duties and performing opening/closing procedures. ●​ Handled customer and staff complaint resolution with professionalism. ●​ Provided excellent customer service while maintaining strong attention to detail and time management. ●​ Supported smooth restaurant operations through clear communication with staff and leadership.