Human Resources/Payroll Specialist
Resume:
Deidra Gonzales
Sr. Payroll Specialist
San Dimas, CA 91773
ad0v5i@r.postjobfree.com
To use my existing skills and experience in all aspects of Payroll in a more challenging position and company.
Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Work Experience
Sr. Payroll Specialist/Human Resources
Med-Pharmex, Inc. - Pomona, CA
June 2022 to April 2023
• Implements, maintains, and reviews payroll processing systems to ensure timely and accurate processing of payroll transactions, including salaries, benefits, bonuses, garnishments, taxes, and other deductions.
• Investigates and resolves payroll discrepancies; follows up on issues for root causes and corrective actions with an eye for cost containment.
• Ensures accurate and timely processing of payroll updates, including new hires, terminations, and changes to pay rates; acquires all necessary signatures to process payroll.
• Prepares and maintains accurate records and reports of payroll transactions which ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll, wage-and-hour laws, and company policy, and maintain industry best practices.
• Completes all Payroll-related reports for accountants for preparation of accounting transactions, including but not limited to bonus accruals, vacation accruals, etc.
• Completes or assists Human Resources and Accounting to complete all payroll-related audits by providing records and documentation, including but not limited to the 401k audit, annual preparation of Form 5500, and the annual general audit.
• Identifies and recommends updates to payroll processing software, systems, and procedures.
• Provides payroll information to employees, accountants, auditors, and others by answering questions and requests while maintaining employee confidentiality as appropriate.
• Ensures payroll processing deadlines are met, the payroll records are accurate, internal payroll policies/ procedures are followed, and that the department is in compliance with SOX requirements
• Manages the outsourced garnishment process
• Ensures adherence to internal controls; recommending improvements to controls as needed, based on best practices; fosters strong control environment to ensure integrity of payroll
• In partnership with IT, liaises between the Company and payroll software providers, and may assist with troubleshooting payroll/timekeeping system issues
• In partnership with IT, supports all payroll/timekeeping system upgrades and improvements
• Responsible for identifying payroll compliance rules, regulations and procedures; works with all parties
(internal and external) to ensure that the company is in compliance in a timely matter
• Manages payroll processing and reporting deliverables; provides leadership, guidance, and mentoring to Payroll Supervisor, Payroll Lead and Payroll Administrators through effective goal setting, performance management, and professional development
• Recommends improvements and develops strategies to improve overall department effectiveness and efficiency
• Supports annual and internal financial reporting and ensures appropriate supporting documentation is provided to external and bank auditors
• Works on special projects and addresses business and financial ramifications of significant and/or unusual transactions, as needed
Property Manager
CKJ Properties, Inc. - Ontario, CA
February 2019 to June 2022
• Leasing of all apartments. Phones, tours, processing applications.
• Move in/Move outs of all tenants. Security Deposit Accounting.
• Monitored external daily service providers and paid them accordingly.
• Hired excellent security providers/watchmen to ensure complete and sound security.
• Submitting maintenance requests. Following up with tenants to ensure satisfaction.
• Performed a periodic checking and servicing of internal network systems.
• Maintained the tenant ledgers precise, up-to-date and error free.
• Collecting on unpaid balances, three-day notices, eviction processes.
• Market surveys to determine lease rates.
• Weekly Summary Reports.
• Make critical financial and social decisions.
• Took initiative to perform fun games, potlucks, bingo and other celebration activities to maintain the premises environment healthy and peaceful.
• Visited the municipal corporation's office on a regular basis to check updates in the apartment policies.
• Maintain professionalism at all times.
• Communicate on a daily basis with upper management. Sr. Payroll Specialist
America One Mechanical - West Covina, CA
May 2015 to April 2022
• Processing payroll for 350+ employees
• Process correct garnishment calculations and compliance
• Process new hire, counseling, and termination paperwork
• Establishes/maintains employee records; ensures that employee changes are entered correctly and made on a timely basis
• Printing checks
• Prepare and maintain payroll files in payroll system
• Run and Review reports and verify for accuracy before payroll is transmitted
• Produce manual checks when necessary
• Calculate and compile medical benefit deductions and other earnings
• Research and resolve employee payroll discrepancies
• Interact with employees and all levels of management on payroll related projects and inquiries
• Track and monitor field performance across key payroll elements
• Understand and interpret wage garnishments/child support/levies orders and process them accordingly
• Investigate, locate, and resolve the cause of misdirected checks. Update system or notify appropriate party of correction.
• Audit payroll for processing errors.
• Manage all timecards and time clock inquires
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.
• Time keeping training
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