Staff Contact Information
Tara Watson
Director of PayrollDr.Watson Pope leadsoversees the Humanday-to-day Resourcesoperations &of Administrationthe division,Payroll overseeingdepartment, strategicensuring HRall initiativespayroll processes run smoothly and administrativeefficiently. functions.Watson Dr.manages Popethe oversees Human Resources, Payroll Services, Environmental Health & Safety, Safety & Emergency Management, Title IX & Institutional Integrity, Training & Development,distribution and Redaccuracy Wolfof Wellness.W-2 forms, and provides support for termination workflows and Banner Time Entry.
? twatson@AState.edu | ? 870-972-3762
Angela Gibson
Compensation Manager
Gibson provides assistance with Electronic Personnel Action Forms (EPAFs) and Banner Time Entry ensuring accurate and efficient tracking of employee time and pay. Gibson manages updates to approver and supervisor information, oversees name change processes, and handles the verification of prior service through processing Proof of Prior Service forms.
? angibson@AState.edu | ? 870-680-8088
Abigail Highsmith
Payroll Services Specialist
Highsmith oversees payroll deductions of child support and other garnishments, ensuring compliance with legal requirements and timely disbursements. She also oversees retirement funding and is responsible for the accurate balancing and remittance of all employee benefits and payroll deductions.
? abanderson@AState.edu | ? 870-680-8089
Amber Jones
Payroll Services Specialist - Semi-monthly and 10-month Payrolls
Jones is responsible for managing the processing of semi-monthly payroll for full-time and 10-month employees. Jones also oversees the submission and review of Banner leave reports and termination workflows for full-time and 10-month employees, ensuring compliance with institutional policies and payroll timelines.
? amberjones@AState.edu | ? 870-680-8031
Abbey Jordan
Payroll Services Specialist - Banner Time Entry
Jordan oversees Banner Time Entry and administering payroll withholdings such as taxes, benefits, and parking fees. Jordan also manages updates to direct deposit information, Focus Card processing, and tax form updates.
? abjordan@AState.edu | ? 870-972-3929
Teddi Russell
Payroll Services Specialist - HendersonClarkRussell focusesprocesses onall onboardingpayroll adjunctfor facultythe Henderson Campus, ensuring accuracy and graduatecompliance assistants,with supportinginstitutional academic staffing requirements. Responsible for processing I-9's, background checks,policies and onboardingpayroll paperwork for all new Adjunct Faculty and Graduate Assistants.timelines.
? trussell@AState.edu | ? 870-972-2767
Tyler Wright
Payroll Services Specialist - Faculty and Hourly Payrolls
Wright is responsible for managing the processing of payroll for faculty and hourly employees. Wright also oversees the submission and review of Banner leave reports, Banner Time Entry and termination workflows for these employees, ensuring compliance with institutional policies and payroll timelines.
? kmilam@AState.twright@AState.edu | ? 870-680-8160972-2192