Pedro Escobedo ad3bf3@r.postjobfree.com

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Fresno, California 93726

559-***-****

SKILLS:

Payroll Union Payroll & Reporting Benefits

Employee Relations 10-Key (120 SPM) Accounting

Customer Service Bilingual (English/Spanish)

SOFTWARE:

Paylocity ADP Payexpert ADP Workforce Now

Workforce Ready Kronos Kronos Workforce Central

ISolved Evolution Payroll Software

WORK EXPERIENCE:

Payroll Manager

05/2023 – 08/2023

500 Club Casino, Fresno, CA

Processed all phases of bi-weekly payroll distributions for the casino, which totaled approximately 275 employees. Created and processed various employee changes, to include demographics, pay rates, garnishments, and benefit payments. Addressed employee inquiries as they related to payroll and/or benefits. Processed reconciliation of certain payroll related general ledger accounts. Created reports identifying punch-time issues and distributed them to shift managers. Once needed corrections were identified by management and employees, corrected timecards accordingly. Assisted in preparation of financial statements and maintained up-to-date knowledge of payroll laws and regulations. Onboarded and performed orientation for incoming employees. Notified benefit brokers of all new hires & terminations, for benefit purposes. Created custom reports from ADP Workforce Now, as needed.

Payroll-Compensation & Benefits Administrator

03/2021 – 4/2023

Netafim Irrigation, Inc., Fresno, CA

Processed all phases of bi-weekly, multi-state, payroll distribution for 260 employees, utilizing Paylocity for payroll processing and timekeeping. Created and processed various employee deductions, including garnishments, and benefit premiums. Reconciled quarterly and annual tax reports to ensure accuracy. Responded to employee inquiries. Submitted 401K deferrals and loan remittances to administrator (John Hancock). Submitted annual compliance testing data and assisted with annual 401K and worker’s compensation audits to ensure plan compliance. Reconciled payroll-related general ledger accounts. Assisted in preparation of financial statements and maintained up-to-date knowledge of payroll laws and regulations. Managed project for Payroll/HRIS (Paylocity) implementation and ensured accuracy in various module setups and integration of historical data. Facilitated training for all end users at employee and Supervisor level.

Coordinated with Paylocity representatives to maximize HRIS and EDI feeds efficiencies. Reconciled, coded, and approved monthly benefit invoices for payment. Responsible for roll-out and materials during benefit open enrollment. Assisted new hires during on-boarding process to register, familiarize, and complete benefit enrollments in Paylocity. Followed-up to verify completion of benefits enrollment had occurred within allotted 30-day timeframe. Reviewed and approved all elections to ensure appropriate deductions were withheld.

Payroll Specialist

05/2020 – 03/2021

Caglia Diversified Management, LLC (DBA Electric Motor Shop), Fresno, CA

Processed all phases of weekly payroll distributions for five separate entities, which totaled approximately 200 employees. Created, processed various employee changes, to include demographics, pay rates, garnishments, union dues, and benefit payments. Addressed employee inquiries as they related to payroll and/or benefits. Uploaded employee retirement, employee demographic, deferral, and loan payments with corresponding payroll. Reconciled payroll-related general ledger accounts. Assisted in preparation of financial statements and maintained up-to-date knowledge of payroll laws and regulations. Created and uploaded monthly union reporting in addition to the corresponding payments.

People Operations Specialist

01/2019 – 02/2020

O’Neill Vintners & Distillers, Parlier, CA

Processed all phases of bi-weekly, multi-state, payroll distribution for 260 employees, utilizing Paylocity for payroll processing and timekeeping. Created and processed various employee deductions, including garnishments and benefit premiums. Reconciled quarterly and annual tax reports to ensure accuracy. Responded to employee inquiries. Submitted 401K deferrals and loan remittances to administrator (Fidelity). Submitted annual compliance testing data and assisted with annual 401K and worker’s compensation audits to ensure plan compliance. Reconciled payroll-related general ledger accounts. Assisted in preparation of financial statements and maintained up-to-date knowledge of payroll laws and regulations.

Coordinated with Paylocity representatives to maximize HRIS and EDI feeds efficiencies. Reconciled, coded, and approved monthly benefit invoices for payment. Collaborated with other HR members during benefit open enrollment. Assisted new hires during on-boarding process to register, familiarize, and complete benefit enrollments in Paylocity. Followed-up to verify completion of benefits enrollment had occurred within allotted 30-day timeframe. Reviewed and approved all elections to ensure appropriate deductions were withheld.

Payroll Implementation Specialist

06/2017- 01/2019

OnePoint Human Capital Management, Selma, CA

Managed, trained, and transitioned new clients onto OnePoint software. Entered employees, recurring earnings, deductions, and time-off accrual plans. Entered and balanced YTD wages and tax liabilities. Trained clients on properly recording and running reports associated with certified payroll reporting. Audited and followed-up on clients’ first payroll run to ensure a smooth transition and customer satisfaction. Once the client was transitioned, created general ledger set-up along with corresponding interface to client accounting software. Created 401k integration file to report employee data, contributions and ensured proper delivery. Created custom reports, as needed by client, to meet reporting goals. Assisted client with installation of middle-ware application to allow check printing at their site. Provided general ledger troubleshooting and customer support for existing clients.

Human Resources/Payroll Coordinator

09/2008 – 06/2017

Betts Company, Fresno, CA

Processed all phases of bi-weekly, multi-state, payroll distribution for 280 employees utilizing ADP Workforce Now for payroll processing and Kronos for timekeeping. Created and processed various employee deductions, to include garnishments and employee purchases. Reconciled quarterly and annual tax reports to ensure accuracy. Responded to employee inquiries. Submitted 401K deferrals and loan remittances to 401K administrator (Principal). Submitted annual compliance testing data and assisted with annual 401K and worker’s compensation audits to ensure plan compliance. Reconciled, coded, and approved monthly benefit invoices for payment. Assisted with coordination of benefit open enrollments. Reconciled payroll-related general ledger accounts. Assisted in preparation of financial statements and maintained up-to-date knowledge of payroll laws and regulations.

Facilitated recruiting efforts to fill job vacancies by posting employment opportunities to various recruiting websites. Contacted placement and recruitment agencies as needed to help fill job vacancies. Sorted incoming resumes and prescreened as needed to help identify potential candidates, scheduled interviews when appropriate. Made wage recommendations and presented candidates to applicable division leaders and directors for hiring approval. Arranged for pre-employment screening and reference verifications of selected candidates. Prepared and issued written offer letters of employment to selected candidates. Processed new hire orientation and eligibility paperwork to complete on-boarding processes. Processed necessary paperwork, and payments to complete off-boarding processes. Prepared attendance write-ups as requested by managers.

Transition Service Representative

12/2005 - 09/2008

Payroll People, Inc., Fresno, CA

Transitioned and managed new clients, entered employees, recurring earnings, deductions, and time-off accrual plans. Entered and balanced YTD wages and tax liabilities. Trained new clients on software. Trained clients on properly recording and running reports associated with certified payroll reporting. Created GL set, audited and followed-up on clients first payroll run to ensure a smooth transition and customer satisfaction. Created custom reports, to meet reporting goals. Provided general-ledger-troubleshooting and customer support, for existing clients.

EDUCATION:

1994 - 1995 Trend Business College - Yakima, Washington

1989 – 1993 Highland High School - Cowiche, Washington

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