Gia (Jack) V. Ha

***** ******* **** ****, *******, TX 77095

281-***-****

ac5vf3@r.postjobfree.com

Professional Summary

Managing, processing, and maintaining payroll experience with more than 20 years using7 different payroll software; Familiarity with Human Resources duties including new hires, terminations, benefits, retirement plans and policies & procedures.

Professional Experience

Benefit Recovery April 14 – May 18

Payroll Manager

Function as Subject Matter Expert with regard to all aspects of HRIS and payroll system functionally, as well as policies and procedures

Manage and lead the daily operations of payroll administration for 15 states payroll, translating worked hours into paid hours following federal, state, local, and union guidelines and process weekly, bi-weekly, and semi-monthly payroll for salaried and hourly employees in an accuracy and timely manner

Research and correct any payroll discrepancy within 24 hours of notification and process manual checks

Ensure all garnishment orders are processed and that the affected employees are informed and payments are sent in compliance with instructions in the orders.

Respond to employment verification and other requests within 24 hours of receipt filled in as completely and accurately as possible

Create annually payroll calendar, follow up, and communicate with employees and managers on missing punches and unapproved timesheets to ensure deadlines are met for payroll process

Cross train designated back-up to administer and process payroll

Research and resolve payroll tax discrepancies

Prepare and maintain related payroll records and reports

Lead the administration of retirement plans, by applying expertise, and in compliance with plan design, government regulations and legal requirements by working with vendor and outside counsel as assigned

Lead the delivery of employee benefits plans to employees, resolve issues and addresses employees questions; manage benefits plans through third parties providers

Review and reconcile all benefits billing invoices such as medical, dental, vision, LTD, life insurance to submit to accounting department for payment

Assist other Human Resources positions while staff in absence

Abby Executive Suites February 12 – March 14

Payroll &HR Coordinator

Leaded the administration of both payroll and human resources departments

Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual payroll taxes

Assisted accounting department in bank reconciliations

Performed all other tasks as assigned by Vice President

Career Experience with different hotels under Starwood Hotels & Resorts

Four Points & Sheraton Hotels March 08 – February 12

Paymaster, Income Auditor, A/R, A/P, and General Cashier

St Regis Hotel September 06 – March 08

Payroll Administrator & General Cashier

Sheraton Sacramento Hotel April 01 – August 05

Payroll Administrator & General Cashier

Verified all sources of hotel daily revenues and researched any discrepancy

Billed and received invoices

Prepared and transmitted payroll by established due dates

Issued and maintained bank contracts to other employees and managers

Audited all cashiers’ banks monthly

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Excellent interpersonal, communication, organizational, and follow through skills

Ability to organize functions to ensure compliance with due dates/deadlines and regulatory requirements

Ability to transfer knowledge to employees and managers

Ability to multi-task and work under stress in a fast-paced, deadline driven environment

Problem solving and decision making skills

Ability to maintain confidentiality

Strong mathematics, analytical, and research capabilities

Mature perspective, open mind, and balance humor to work with people at all levels

Education

Career Bookkeeping Certificate, Heald Business College, 1984

San Jose State University, 1988, Accounting Major

Award

Employee of the year award: Received two round-trip tickets to Hawaii and 7 night stays at any Starwood Hotels in Hawaii

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