Christian Rubio

Summary:

Dynamic, high-energy professional offering years of comprehensive experience including payroll, benefits administration, attendance, conflict resolution,change management, labor and relations . Proven experience collaborating with senior management to conduct Human Resources strategic planning in order to support and further corporate goals. A strategic thinker who motivates by continuously challenging staff to produce above expectations around that premise. Effectively work with personnel at all organizational levels demonstrating exceptional organizational development expertise.

Professional Experience:

RetailWinds LLC, New York, NY January 2020 – March 2020

Payroll Specialist

Ascertained payroll processed through Ceridian Dayforce was in compliance with federal and state laws for 5000+ employees.

Assisted in payroll accounting, transactions, reporting, stop payments and other operations

Audited payroll reports and timesheets for accuracy before payroll transactions

Actioned and responded to garnishment subpoenas

WestPoint Home LLC, New York, NY October 2017 – May 2019

HR Payroll Specialist

Stand alone role, owned and administered the semi monthly US payroll process for 135 employees through ADP Workforce Now

and served as final point of contact

Ensured timely and accurate processing of conversions, terminations, leave of absence, disability and unpaid/paid time off benefit payouts, reimbursements

Audited time entries, processed special checks, filed unemployment forms, processed new hire tax paperwork

Managed the company’s full benefits scheme including, health, dental, and vision insurances; STD; LTD; workers’ compensation cases; business travel insurance; the 401(k) plan and Life

Conducted on-boarding of new employees as well as separations

Controlled recruitment processes to include updating and posting open positions, placing job ads, reviewing resumes, scheduling interviews, conducting telephone screenings and completing references and background screenings to ensure all hiring standards were followed

Researched and interpreted local, state and federal legal requirements and government reporting regulations affecting payroll procedures to ensure they are compliant

Provided expert HR advice to the New York teams

Partnered with the US human resources team to continuously improve key HR processes driving organization effectiveness and creating positive employee experiences

Evaluated and managed system updates and additions

Managed all benefit government reporting; ensured company policies were current and compliant; improved and updated policies due to business or statutory changes

Rizzoli, New York, NY October 2015 – September 2017

Benefits and Payroll Manager

Stand alone role, owned and managed a full HR, benefits and biweekly payroll processing cycle from new hires to exit interviews via ADP

Prepared and processed exempt and non-exempt payroll on time while ensuring accurate cost allocations

Maintained complete employee records to include benefit records by developing recordkeeping systems; initiating new-hire benefits; ran enrollment report, recording changes

Recommended benefits programs to management by studying employee requirements and trends and developments in benefits offered by other organizations

Reconciled benefit accounts by approved billing statements

Served as point of contact to address and resolve payroll and benefit questions by interpreting policies and procedures.

Participated in state and federal surveys

Provided cost analysis and wage information as required for budgetary purposes

Developed and managed company policies and procedures

General HR – ensured the quality and direction of human resources is aligned with company strategy and objectives

Ensured all remuneration and benefits issues are assessed and in line with salary bands

Reviewed and updated Employee Handbook

Managed the company’s benefit plans. These include the medical, dental, vision, 401 (k), Flex Plan, short term disability, long term disability, and life insurance plans

CWONDER, New York, NY March 2013 to July 2015

Payroll & Benefits Manager

Verified, prepared, and processed payroll for 9 PSID’s for up to 700 exempt and non-exempt employees nationwide

Utilized and Maintained Ceridian Latitude software and Workforce Management Timekeeping System fixing bugs in the system when needed

Reviewed, updated and prepared Workforce Management automated timesheets

Created payroll processing training manuals

Responsibility included setting up training classes for employees to train in the use of Ceridian Dayforce and Self-Service

In charge of Health and Welfare benefit plans

Responded and resolved payroll and benefit disputes through audits and supervisor interviews

Resolved employee internal conflicts

Reviewed, approved/disapproved, and corrected personnel and payroll related documents generated by staff

Reviewed and updated employee tax and retirement records in accordance with prevailing tax codes and legislative mandates

Researched payroll discrepancies, and prepared and processed receivables documents, as appropriate

Analyzed and established transactions needed for voided checks, issues call-backs from financial institutions, and reissues checks

Assisted staff and entities in the procedural understanding and application of payroll and related human resources policies; advised employees on issues related to policies, and resolved associated individual problems as required

Interacted with internal and external auditors; provided access to payroll and other related records

Processed new hires and updated employee benefit elections and changes

Completed employee unemployment verification

Designed and customized reports in Ceridian with the use of Quick query and Report writer

MARYMOUNT MANHATTAN COLLEGE, New York, NY March 2004 to June 2012

Payroll Coordinator

Stand alone role - managed payroll processes and compliance for exempt and non-exempt staff, faculty, graduate, and undergraduate students, foreign faculty and students, and visiting professors up to 1000 employees with use of Ceridian Software

Trained Staff in the use of self- Service and Inview timesheet use.

Implemented Inview automated timekeeping system

Reviewed, updated and prepared Ceridian Inview automated timesheets prior to importing batch

Resolved payroll disputes through audits and supervisor interviews; prepared and processed receivables documents, as appropriate

Reviewed, approved/disapproved, and corrected personnel and payroll related documents generated by administrators, faculty and/or staff

Reviewed and updated employee tax and retirement records in accordance with prevailing tax codes and legislative mandates

Analyzed and established transactions needed for voided checks, issues call-backs from financial institutions, and reissues checks

Assisted faculty, staff, students, and non-university individuals and entities in the procedural understanding and application of payroll and related human resources policies; advises employees on issues related to policies, and resolves associated individual problems as required

Interacted with internal and external auditors; provided access to payroll and other related records

Processed Group Term Life Insurance

Completed unemployment verifications

Skills:

ADP Workforce Now/ Resource/ EZ Labor Timekeeping

Ceridian HPW / Dayforce and Latitude

Kronos Timekeeping

HRIS

MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook

Education:

City University of New York, Brooklyn College, Brooklyn, NY,

Bachelor of Science in Accounting

Career Development:

American Payroll Association

SHRM

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