Karen Perry, Cpp
About Karen Perry, Cpp
Karen Perry is a Payroll Manager at Pixar Animation Studios, where she has worked for over 24 years. She has held various roles in payroll, implementing processes that enhance efficiency and compliance, and currently leads a team responsible for payroll for over 1200 employees.
Work at Pixar Animation Studios
Karen Perry has worked at Pixar Animation Studios for a total of 24 years, starting in 2000. She has held various positions including Payroll Specialist, Sr. Payroll Specialist, Sr. Payroll Analyst, Lead Payroll Analyst, and currently serves as Payroll Manager. Throughout her tenure, she has been involved in processing payroll for over 1200 employees. Her roles have included implementing processes and procedures that improved payroll efficiency and compliance.
Education and Expertise
Karen Perry studied at Diablo Valley College, where she earned a Certificate in Advanced Business. She holds the Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) credential from the American Payroll Association, demonstrating her expertise in payroll management. She is proficient in multiple payroll systems, including Workday Payroll, Probusiness Payroll, ADP Canada, and ADP Smart Compliance.
Background
Karen Perry began her career at Pixar Animation Studios as a Payroll Specialist from 2000 to 2003. She then advanced to Sr. Payroll Specialist from 2003 to 2011, followed by Sr. Payroll Analyst from 2011 to 2019. In 2019, she became Lead Payroll Analyst for a brief period before assuming her current role as Payroll Manager in 2020.
Achievements
During her time at Pixar Animation Studios, Karen Perry has implemented processes and procedures that enhanced payroll efficiency and compliance. She leads a team responsible for payroll processing for a significant number of employees, contributing to the operational success of the studio.