Crystal M. Castaneda
***** ** ****** *****, ********, CA 92592
***********.**@*****.***
Training
Computer Applications In: Paychex, Payroll, Kronos Timekeeping, ADP PC Payroll, American Contractor, Infinium, MAS 90, SAP, Starbuilder, UltiPro, CMiC.
Professional Experience
HELIX ELECTRIC, Inc., San Diego, California
Labor Compliance Coordinator, June 2018 – Present
California and Nevada Prevailing Wage Specialist.
Create, produce, break down and publish wage information from the DIR or DOL for Payroll and HR Departments for Onboarding and payroll processing.
Ratio checking against Prevailing Wage projects to ensure Journeyman vs. Apprentice ratios to ensure weekly compliance prior to Payroll processing. Compute new Apprentice rate for apprentices working out of ratio.
Certified Payroll and Labor Compliance Reporting to various compliance web portals. Including DIR, LCP Tracker, Elations and Emars.
Monthly Benefit reporting. Both Union and Non-Union.
Complete new project set up including all Labor Compliance forms, one-time submissions forms, DAS 140, DAS 142 and Fringe Benefit Statements.
Ensure compliance on all Subcontractors Certified Payroll.
KDC INC. dba: Dynalectric, Los Alamitos, California
Payroll Specialist/Human Resources Administration, June 2013 – June 2018
Responsible for processing, compiling and filing weekly payroll for 500+ employees (Union & Non-Union)
Entering New Hires into StarBuilder. Complete On-Boarding for new hires and facilitating trainings.
Non-Union and Union Benefit Maintenance.
Final Check Distribution including Manual Tax Calculations.
Liaison between Corporate Office and Site to ensure Compliance.
DER for Random drug screenings, Post accident and New Hires
Printing and sorting paychecks.
Direct Deposit, Payroll Register and Time and Pay History reporting
Employment Verifications
Payroll reports, including Certified Payroll, DAS 140, DAS 142, Union Status Letters
Certified Payroll and Labor Compliance reporting and tracking on LCP Tracker, DIR Elation, eMars.
DIR and DOL proficient.
Project Labor Agreements
Certified Payroll reporting on all Public Works projects
Weekly Tax Reporting
Responsible for all aspects of Human Resources Administration
Resource for employers and management to ensure their understanding and compliance with HR policies, regulations and programs
Responsible for pre-employment and post-accident drug screening
Maintain Field (Union) and Office (Non-Union) Onboarding, Rehires and Transfers
Process new hire paperwork/entry, process leaves of absences. And terminations
Maintain all current and past employment records and files
Applicant flow Log & Affirmative Action Maintenance
Personal Time off Tracking. Vacation Accruals and Sick time
Owner Controller Insurance Program (OCIP) payroll reporting
WRAP UP payroll reporting for AON, Gallagher, Alliant & ORION Risk Management
Employee Benefits Administration, including annual open enrollment, medical, dental, life, FSA, HAS, 401K, disability, PTO, direct deposits and other plans
Consult with and advise employees on eligibility for benefits and election changes.
Conduct open enrollment meetings for Health, Dental and 401K benefit programs
Ensuring that all information is kept in strict confidence for both Employees and Company operations according to federal and Company guidelines.
Demonstrating role model behaviors on ethics and integrity as well as positively promoting Company culture
LOS ALAMITOS RACE COURSE, Los Alamitos, California
Human Resources Generalist / Payroll Administrator, November 2005 – December 2012
Ran full functions of the payroll department; including weekly union and bi-weekly non-union employees.
Ensure payroll processed and reports are accurate, compliant and timely. Reconciled reports, report to Controller and CFO weekly payroll numbers.
Processed final checks and exit packages including COBRA upon end of employment.
Prepare relevant weekly, monthly, quarterly and year-end reports. Including Taxes
Responsible for all internal and external audits as it pertained to Payroll and Human Resources.
Administer HR policies and procedures
Maintain knowledge of legal requirements and government reporting regulations relating to HR
Coordinate employee safety, welfare, and wellness bi-weekly meetings
Identify and manage training and development needs for employees.
Responsible for all appeals and correspondence relating to EDD, SDI, LOA, MLOA, PTO and workers comp.
Set-Up Ethics meetings and Grievances.
Maintained all payroll related information including status changes, new hire, direct deposit and pay increases for union and non-union staff in accordance with the collective bargaining agreement.
Prepared manual checks as needed.
I9 review and re-verification every 2 years to remain in compliance.
Background screening, drug screenings and social security verification upon employment, also randomly to ensure a safe working environment.
CERTIANEED ROOFING PRODUCTS GROUP, Wilmington, California
Accounting Tech II/Payroll Administrator, October 1999 – August 2004
Responsible for complete payroll processing for +75 union personnel
Performed standardized manual accounting procedures for daily accounts payable operations
Prepared and maintained reports for sales staff utilizing BPCS and SAP.
Responsible for new hire packages and orientation for new outside sales reps
Education
High School Diploma
Currently Enrolled in University of Phoenix Associates of Arts Concentration in Business Fundamentals
Program