ABOUT ME
As a me culous Human Resource
and Payroll Professional boas ng
over two decades of exper se, I
have honed my skills in HR &
Payroll Management, seamlessly
mul tasking to meet stringent
deadlines. My commitment to
accuracy ensures the delivery of
error-free payroll processing and
precise financial repor ng to top
execu ves such as CEOs and
CFOs. As an ac ve member of
PayollOrg (formerly the American
Payroll Associa on) and SHRM-
CP, I am on the lookout for a
senior-level, full- me posi on
where I can leverage my extensive
experience. I am eager to join an
organiza on that not only values
my contribu ons but also pushes
me to broaden my knowledge and
achieve professional growth.
SKILLS
401K - RRSP ADMINISTRATION
AUTOMATIC DATA PROCESSING (ADP)
ACCOUNTING
AUDITING
COMMUNICATIONS
EMPLOYEE RELATIONS
FINANCIAL DATA
MICROSOFT OFFICE, OUTLOOK
OPERATIONS
PAYROLL PROCESSING
QUICKBOOKS
UGK - KRONOS
LINKS
www.linkedin.com/in/leslie-zapata
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PROFESSIONAL
AFFILIATIONS
Full Member / FEB 2005 - PRESENT
Full Member / FEB 2005 - PRESENT
COURSE
JAN 2007 - APR 2007
REFERENCES
SUSIE COYNE
Kansas Spine & Specialty Hospital
T: 316-***-****
E: ******@*******.***
DAESHA ROSENHAMER
Kansas Spine & Specialty Hospital
T: 316-***-****
E: ***********@*******.***
AMBER MYSINGER
Cer fied Natural Laboratories
T: 316-***-****
E: **********@*****.***
WORK EXPERIENCE
Wichita
May 2020 - Present
• Proficiently manage end-to-end payroll processing, pos ngs and reconcilia ons for each pay period.
• Ensure mely, accurate remi ance of state and federal taxes; benefit premiums; 401k contribu ons.
• Generate mandatory payroll reports for compliance with state and federal regula ons.
• Develop customized financial reports for CFO and HR Manager to support strategic decision-making.
• Maintain HR/Payroll data within Healthland & UGK systems, ensuring accurate employee records.
• Conduct thorough verifica on of me and a endance data in UGK before each payroll integra on.
• File quarterly and annual federal and state payroll tax returns, maintaining compliance and organiza onal financial health.
• Reconcile and audit employee benefit deduc ons monthly, ensuring accuracy in financial repor ng.
• Compile comprehensive payroll reports on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis, facilita ng organiza onal oversight.
• Streamline year-end processes, efficiently producing all employee W-2 forms.
• Create and issue ID badges for new employees, physicians, and vendors, enhancing security and iden fica on protocols.
• Mentor and train HR Specialists, eleva ng departmental exper se and performance.
• Innovate and implement process improvements, elimina ng redundancies and enhancing opera onal efficiency.
• Provide dedicated support to the HR Manager, contribu ng to the effec veness of the HR department.
Wichita
Jan 2017 - May 2020 • Expertly managed bi-weekly mul -state payroll processing for both standard and off-cycle periods using ADP, serving a diverse workforce of drivers and office personnel.
• Ensured accurate and mely remi ance of all state and federal taxes, health insurance premiums, and child support garnishments.
• Diligently tracked and reported mileage for tractors & trailers, as well as reefer unit hours.
• Generated detailed referral and sign-on bonus reports to incen vize driver recruitment and reten on.
• Conducted thorough breakdowns and reviews of driver paperwork to maintain compliance and accuracy.
• Verified driver logs, fuel receipts and ETA reports to ensure precise record-keeping and opera onal efficiency.
• Executed daily, weekly, and monthly reconcilia ons for fuel, toll and scale expenses, maintaining fiscal responsibility.
• Produced a variety of reports (daily, weekly, monthly, and quarterly) to support the Transporta on Manager's strategic planning.
• Confirmed previous day's deliveries and provided proof of delivery documenta on upon request, ensuring customer sa sfac on.
• Performed background and credit checks, verified MC Numbers, and confirmed insurance cer fica ons for new carriers, facilita ng seamless onboarding.
• Collaborated with banking ins tu ons to guarantee seamless payroll transac ons and managed the distribu on of paychecks and direct deposit enrollments.
• Leveraged financial data downloads to perform automated account reconcilia ons, enhancing opera onal efficiency.
• Processed complex payroll transac ons for employee termina ons, ensuring compliance with employment regula ons. Wichita
Jun 2001 - Dec 2016 • Expertly managed daily opera ons, ensuring impeccable payroll processing and me culous record-keeping of AR/AP transac ons for mul ple en es using QuickBooks.
• Diligently maintained general ledger, cra ed comprehensive balance sheets, P&L statements, and financial forecasts, bolstering company budge ng and repor ng processes.
• Streamlined tax prepara on and filing, purchase order management, invoice processing, check issuance, and bank deposit du es, enhancing financial accuracy and accountability.
• Executed precise reconcilia on of credit card/bank statements, safeguarding the integrity of financial data.
• Provided top- er execu ve support to the CEO, President and Vice President, handling all forms of communica on and clerical responsibili es with discre on and professionalism.
• Coordinated and documented minutes for mee ngs and successfully organized 100+ off-site mee ngs, events and business trips, demonstra ng excep onal organiza onal skills.
• Executed tax filings, POs, invoices & bank tasks
EDUCATION
Wichita
2013
Wichita
2005
PAYROLLORG (PAYO)
SHRM
SHRM-CP
SOCIETY FOR HUMAN
RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
KANSAS SPINE &
SPECIALTY
HOSPITAL
HR/PAYROLL ADMINISTRATOR
C BAR P TRUCKING HR/PAYROLL SPECIALIST
CERTIFIED NATURAL
LABORATORIES
BOOKKEEPER; EXECUTIVE ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
AND HR GENERALIST
CAMPUS WICHITA
TECHNICAL
INSTITUTE
Medical Billing & Coding
COWLEY COUNTY
COMMUNITY
COLLEGE
General Business
LESLIE
ZAPATA
SENIOR HR/PAYROLL PROFESSIONAL
1639 N Garland Street, Wichita, 67203,
United States
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