Crystal M. Castaneda

***** ** ****** *****, ********, CA 92592

562-***-****

adgkc1@r.postjobfree.com

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

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