Rolando C Cortes
Mobile Phone: 323-***-****
E-mail: *******@*****.***; ******@*****.***
OBJECTIVE:
To obtain a challenging position in which my educational background and work experience will have a positive impact for a company.
PROFILE OF QUALIFICATIONS
Detail-Oriented, individual with excellent communication skills. An innovative and energetic professional with extensive background in Finance and Payroll Management.
Consummate team player, who thrives in a high energy, fast paced work environment.
Ability to relate effectively to a wide range of people and establish immediate rapport and trust.
Highly versatile and able to quickly master new roles, responsibilities and technologies.
Organizational and Time Management Skills.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
Payroll Consultant - March 2022 to present.
Liberty Tire Recycling, Pittsburgh, PA
New Hires Onboarding/Offboarding Specialist utilizing ADP Workforce Now, Data Analyst, Payroll Calculations and Payroll data changes.
PAYROLL SUPERVISOR - May 2007 - April 2021
Mercury Insurance Services, Los Angeles, CA
Managed 7-8 Payroll Staff processing payroll for 5,000 or more employees in 13 states.
As a Payroll Supervisor, made sure that on a bi-weekly basis timely process payroll utilizing ADP Enterprise and lately UKG, (Ultipro Platform).
Oversaw the Full Payroll process that includes, Time and Attendance, Wage Garnishments and Child Support.
Kept track of hourly rates, compensation benefits, new hire info working with HR Compensation Analysts.
Review both Hourly, Exempt Employees and upper management hours for accuracy and timely submission prior to final Payroll transmission.
Addressed elevated concerns, issues and questions from employees regarding payroll.
On a bi-weekly basis create/prepare worksheets for Funding of Payroll and Tax Liabilities and create reports for Finance Department and upper Management with all supporting documents.
As a regular rule, reminded and made Staff understand that excellent quality work and excellent Customer Service to employees are paramount. Also inquired, investigated and resolved payroll discrepancies. Constantly contacted Services Provider (UKG) for updates and upgrades.
PAYROLL MANAGER - Feb 2006 - 2007
UNITED TITLE CO
Managed 4-5 Payroll Staff processing semi-monthly payroll for 3,000+ California employees including bonuses and commissions.
Also acted as HR Manager reporting to the VP for Human Resources on Benefits and LOA issues.
2nd ACCOUNTANT (Cost and Payroll) - JAN 1999 - FEB 2003
CARNIVAL CRUISE LINE
Responsible for the Cost Analysis and Inventories of Ship’s Hotel Department’s Food and Beverage/Material Supplies worth $400,000.00 every voyage of a 7-day cruise.
As a Paymaster, paid the Crew salaries using Internal and ADP process.
Education: Bachelor of Science in Commerce (BSC-Accounting/Management)
Language (Other than English)
Tagalog - Speak, read, and write fluently with high proficiency
Spanish – Conversational.