Manager Human Resources

ROXANNE GARDINER, CPP

Cell: 949-***-****

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SUMMARY OF PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

Oversaw the processing of employee hours and deductions of up to 8,000 employees in multiple

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locations and states under multiple FEINs

Maintained up-to-date practice of wage and hour laws in various states of operation

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Have managed alternative work schedule payrolls

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Ensured accurate and timely distribution of paychecks, garnishment and third-party checks

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Streamlined payroll processing through ongoing improvements

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Improved internal controls and auditing practices

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Oriented new employees and explained policies and procedures to their understanding

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Maintained professional and technical knowledge through professional affiliations and educational

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workshops

Successfully converted newly acquired companies to current system within a limited timeframe

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Applied in-depth knowledge of union contracts for various job functions

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Have gained Sarbanes-Oxley compliance status through active involvement creating and implementing

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internal controls and process improvements

Oversaw wage garnishment and tax levy collections, period and month end processes

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High energy, conscientious self-starter able to work through tight deadlines with excellent attention to

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detail while utilizing team player approach to accomplish tasks

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

CPP Certified

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Member, American Payroll Association

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Member, American Payroll Association Orange County Chapter

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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

PAYROLL ADMINISTRATOR

Endocare, Inc. 2004 – 2009

Processed payroll for employees in 15 states using ADP Payroll/HR and EZLabor Time Management

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systems.

Processed new hire paperwork, ensuring timely and accurate paychecks to employees.

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Reconciled payroll accounts to general ledger for balancing, researching and resolving out-of-balance

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situations.

Reconciled 401k contributions and prepared deposits to third party to ensure timely deposits.

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Responsible for all aspects of payroll process with little outside involvement or supervision.

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Responsible for accurate and timely processing of employee travel and expenses on a semi-monthly

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basis processed in conjunction with payroll process using Concur Expense Reporting system.

PAYROLL SUPERVISOR

El Pollo Loco, Inc. 2003 – 2004

Supervised two employees who processed bi-weekly payroll for 3,800 employees in three states using

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ProBusiness payroll system.

Reconciled payroll accounts to general ledger for balancing, researching and resolving out-of-balance

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situations.

Oversaw all aspects of staff performance; performance evaluations, progressive discipline and

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grievance procedures.

Coordinated efforts between management and HR/Payroll Representatives to initiate and realize

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necessary policy changes.

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PAYROLL MANAGER

People’s Choice Home Loan, Inc. 2002-2003

Processed all aspects of payroll for 425 employees in 15 states using ADP PCPW system.

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Reconciled monthly insurance billings for timely payment to providers.

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Reconciled monthly, quarterly and semi-annual workers’ compensation payments to providers.

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Balanced general ledger files to payroll.

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PAYROLL MANAGER

NRT Incorporated 1998-2002

Managed department of 9 analysts who processed payroll for more than 8,000 employees from 17

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FEINs located in twenty-seven states.

Created policies and trained staff on in-house UltiPro Payroll system with minimal guidance.

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Created and balanced each payroll, verified quarterly and annual tax files and reconciled all returns.

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Successfully converted newly acquired companies to NRT payroll system within a limited timeframe.

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Coordinated efforts between management and HR/Payroll Representatives to initiate and realize

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necessary policy changes.

Successfully researched and resolved tax issues, working with appropriate agencies and Ceridian tax

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service to ensure accuracy and resolution of local, state and federal tax issues.

Created, balanced and distributed year-end W-2’s to all employees and tax service within designated

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time guidelines.

Coordinated upgrades and system changes with Human Resources, IT and software vendor to ensure

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accuracy with no delays to payroll processing and year-end deadlines.

Oversaw wage garnishment and tax levy collection, OSHA and EEO reporting, ensuring accurate and

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timely distribution.

Processed timecards through Kronos timekeeping system.

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IMPLEMENTATION MANAGER

ProBusiness, Inc. 1996-1998

Successfully converted clients to a new payroll software system by managing all components of the

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conversion process, i.e. Human Resources, Paydata and General Ledger interfaces that were requested

by clients.

Met with clients to determine their needs and reviewed timeframes for the conversion process,

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resulting in streamlined payroll proficiencies during conversions from various payroll software.

Set up client company with ProBusiness resources to incorporate all requested features, including tax

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balancing wages to client source documents and returns to ensure accurate year-end forms, and

coordinated client benefit information.

PAYROLL SUPERVISOR

MedTrans, Inc. 1987-1996

Managed conversion to Ceridian payroll software system involving a nationwide network of 32

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companies and 4,500 employees with a monthly payroll of $5,000,000. This resulted in a

consolidation of corporate financial reporting requirements and improved internal controls and

auditing practices.

I was responsible for overseeing the processing of all employee hours and deductions; orienting new

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employees and explaining policies and procedures; and applying in-depth knowledge of various union

contracts for all current job functions.

Maintained up-to-date practice of wage and hour laws in various states of operation; conducted performance

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evaluations and ongoing training and development for payroll staff.

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