ChristinE Comella, CPP
*** ********** ***** ? Las Vegas, NV 89123-5838 ? 702-***-**** / (702)
***-**** ? **********@***.***
PAYROLL MANAGEMENT
An innovative and critical thinker offers 20+ years' experience in diverse
business settings, ready to serve as a catalyst for change and deliver
payroll strategies and programs that reduce costs and improve employee
relations. Areas of expertise include:
Multi-State Payroll Processing ( Expatriate Payroll Processing
Union / Non-Unionized Payroll Environments (Federal, Local, State Tax
Reporting
Compliance ( Compensation & Benefits ( Employee Relations ( Salary
Structuring
Payroll/HR/Benefits Systems, Databases ( IRS Levy ( Civil Garnishment
Policy Planning & Development ( Team Mentoring & Management ( Section 125
Administration
Payroll & Disbursement Compensation Programs ( Contract Negotiations
V Championed management of payroll for a database of 4000+ employees
with a high rate of turnover.
V Proactive decision maker skilled in building and sustaining
cooperative working relationships for productivity and change
management initiatives.
V Focused on improving quality and developing tools for payroll
processing efficiency.
V Possess strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.
V Well-rounded skills in HR (Human Resources), aiding the complete
employment cycle.
V Administered payroll reconciliation and GL accounting.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
NOSVA Limited Partnership - Las Vegas, NV 1999-2010
PAYROLL / HR / BENEFITS MANAGER
Oversaw all aspects of payroll administration, database implementation,
time/attendance processes, compensation, disbursement, and records
management. Managed employee relations and records in a mult-state
environment. Processed new hires and terminations.
Key Accomplishments:
. Championed the seamless planning and launch of a new web-based payroll
and benefits package that enhanced versatility for employees and
increased retention.
. Streamlined processes by eliminating and consolidating forms and
documents.
. Verified and eliminated the use of social security numbers to identify
employees to prevent identity theft.
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Prior to 1999, worked as Payroll Manager for Primadonna Resorts, Inc. Also
worked as Assistant Payroll Supervisor for RIO Suite Hotel & Casino and
Tropicana Resort & Casino.
EDUCATION & CREDENTIALS
Certified Payroll Professional
Associate of Applied Science - Accounting, Community College of Southern
Nevada, Las Vegas, NV
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
American Payroll Association
TECHNICAL SKILLS
Paychex Payroll, Human Resources, Time and Labor, and Section 125 ( Kronos
Time and Attendance
Ceridian/Pay America Payroll and Human Resources ( Lawson Payroll and Human
Resources
Infinium/Software 2000 Payroll and Human Resources ( Microsoft Office Suite