ELIZABETH MARTINEZ
**** ****** *** **** * Riverside, CA 92505 714-***-**** l **********@*****.*** HUMAN RESOURCES AND PAYROLL SPECIALIST
Professional in Human Resources and Payroll Specialist C ertified in ADP/HR, ADP HRB, ADP E-Time, ADP EZ Labor, ADP Pay Expert, ADP Enterprise and ADP PCPW. Experienced in Word, PowerPoint, outlook, Notebook, Excel, and Pivot tables used for Accounting reports. Extensive experience in HR and a 15-year HR career distinguished by commended performance and proven results.
Extensive background in HR generalist affairs, including employee recruitment and retention, staff development, mediation, conflict resolution, benefits and compensation, HR records management, HR policies development and legal compliance.
Demonstrated success in negotiating win-win compromises, developing team-building programs, and writing personnel manuals, corporate policies, job descriptions and management reports. HR SKILLS
HR Department Start-up
Employment Law
FMLA/ADA/EEO/WC
Mediation & Advocacy
HRB Technologies
Staff Recruitment & Retention
Employee Relations
Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)
Benefits Administration
HR Program/Project Management
Orientation & On-Boarding
Training & Development
Performance Management
Organizational Development
HR Policies & Procedures
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
ACCOUNTEMPS - TURNERS OUTDOORSMAN RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CA Payroll Specialist, July 2015 thru Sept 2015 processed all in-house payroll using ADP-Enterprise, monitored and updated all hours in ADP-E-time entered all employee state and federal garnishments, created manual checks for special situations, entered all new-hire paperwork in ADP-HRB, pulled all GL and other payroll reports for billing Medical, Dental and 401K billing statements..
CAREER STRATEGIES - TIRES WAREHOUSE Riverside, CA Payroll Specialist, Nov 2014 thru Jan 2015
Processed all in-house payroll using ADP-Enterprise, monitored and updated all hours in ADP-E-time entered all employee state and federal garnishments, created manual checks for special situations, entered all new-hire paperwork in ADP-HRB, scheduled all potential employees for physicals and urine testing. CALIFORNIA BAPTIST UNIVERSITY Riverside, CA
Payroll Specialist, June 2011 to Jan, 2014
Processed all in-house payroll using ADP-PCPW monitored and updated all hours in ADP-E-time entered all employee state and federal garnishments, created manual checks for special situations, entered all new-hire paperwork in ADP-HR uploaded all GL reports into ADP then manually created pivot tables from GL reports for data entry in to the accounting software, participated in all year end audits including but not limited to audit reporting and researching. ACCOUNTEMPS Riverside, CA
Payroll Specialist, Dec 2010 to June, 2011
Processed all in-house payroll using ADP-PCPWmonitored and updated all hours in ADP-E-Time Entered all employee state and federal garnishments, created manual checks for special situations, entered all new-hire paperwork in ADP-HR uploaded all GL Reports into ADP then manually created pivot tables from GL Reports for Data Entry in to the Accounting Software, Participated in all Year end audits including but not limited to Audit reporting and researching. OFFICE TEAM HB, CA
Payroll Clerk, Aug 2009 to Sept, 2009
Worked with Accounting Manager at College Hospital to create and process all in-house payroll using ADP E-Time and Hospital program, Monitored and updated all hours of hospital employees. Entered all employee state and federal garnishments, created manual checks, processed all new-hire paperwork and completed data entry in ADP for all new-hires.
ALACER CORP Lake Forest, CA
Manufacturers of Emergen-C product
HR / Payroll Specialist, Dec, 2005 to Jan, 2009
Worked with senior management to create HR policies and procedures; recruit employees; create group benefits databases; and develop orientation, training and incentive programs. Manage leave-of-absence programs and personnel records; administer benefits enrollment and programs; administer all Payroll Process; and handle HR generalist workplace issues including recruiting and training employees. Co-chaired annual flex-enrollment meetings, resolved conflicts between employees and insurance carriers, coordinated health fairs to promote employee wellness and performed exit interviews, Key employee in implementing new ADP Upgrade system for HR and Payroll.
Key Results:
Played a key role in developing a filing system for the payroll records and processes.
Fostered a teamwork/open-door environment conducive to positive dialogue across the organization. Personal efforts were cited as the driving force behind company’s employee-retention rate of 89% within an industry where high turnover is the norm.
Played a key role in completing annual audits for 401K, Medical, and Dental programs.
Wrote employee manual covering issues including disciplinary procedures, code of conduct, FMLA policy and benefits information.
Played a Key role in company’s formal performance review program
Revised job descriptions across all levels and 50+ categories. “Shadowed” and interviewed employees to construct an accurate picture of the duties and skills required for each position. SMILECARE FAMILY DENTISTY Santa Ana, CA
Leading home Dental care company employing 4,500 professionals. HR / PAYROLL ASSISTANT, APRIL 2004 TO SEPT.2005
Promoted to fulfill a broad range of HR functions, including recruiting and processing new employees, administering benefits, overseeing and managing HR records. Assisted with all Payroll processes including employee state and federal garnishments, distributing payroll checks, communicated with over 72 different offices to complete all new-hire paperwork. Key Results:
Worked in a very fast paced environment with only 5 other HR and Payroll employees
Completed payroll processes everyday of the week
Reworked new-hire orientation program to include HR information and company resources.
Saved company thousands of dollars every month by reducing reliance on employment agencies. Brought the majority of formerly outsourced recruiting functions in-house to reduce billable hours from 200+ to less than 15 per month. EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS
KAPLAN UNIVERSITY Chicago, IL
Bachelor of Science (BS) in Business Administration (with emphasis in HR Mngmnt), 2010 Deans list with Honors for 2009 GPA 3.95
Activities: Worked concurrently during college in HR and Payroll OF NOTE
Professional Development:
Complete ongoing training in the areas of compensation and benefits, employee and labor relations, leaves of absence, workers’ compensation and workplace safety/security.
Affiliations:
Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM)
Staffing Management Association (SMA) of Southern CA
Payroll Association of America (California Division)
Accounting Association for Kaplan University