Traci Garcia

adyniu@r.postjobfree.com • (cell) 626-***-**** • 244 S. Hollenbeck Ave. • Covina, CA 91723

HUMAN RESOURCES • PAYROLL/BENEFITS SPECIALIST

Energetic, reliable, and adaptable professional with an understanding of business operations and various corporate environments. Able to excel under pressure, prioritize heavy workloads, and meet all project deadlines.

Payroll Specialist

Bella Canvas /Alo Yoga – Commerce, CA July 2022 – Present

Currently responsible for processing weekly, multi-state payroll for over 1500 employees using ADP Workforce

Process full cycle payroll

Maintains payroll for two entities

Supports all internal and external audits related to payroll

Timecard review, clarify any punch discrepancies

Maintain and review manual check log

Process HR changes in ADP and assists with day-to-day operations of HR functions and duties

Research and resolution of payroll issues in a timely manner

Garnishments, support orders and verification of employments

Office Manager/Payroll

AIR BALANCE CO. INC. - Covina, CA 2016 - 2022

Ensured smooth functioning of the company in the absence of CFO

Assisted with filing of Electronic Submission of Certified Payroll Reports

Handled deposits and general entries

Assisted with Conditional/Unconditional Waivers and Releases, prepared Preliminary Notices, prepared safety documents – Activity Hazard Analysis (AHA), Injury & Illness Prevention Plan (IIPP), Job Specific Safety Plan (JSSP), Site Specific Safety Plan (SSSP), Safety Data Sheets (SDS), including Covid 19 Safety Policy, Notary, LAWA Certificate of Training, data entry, including various office projects.

Payroll/Benefits Specialist

CALIFORNIA EXPANDED METAL PRODUCTS - City of Industry, CA 1995 - 2016

Processed multi state payroll for 5 states, weekly payroll for over 450 plus employees

Responsible for full cycle payroll functions starting from onboarding of new employees to terminations

Implemented HR policies and practices, administered benefits, audit, and reconcile monthly insurance billing for accuracy

Ensured accurate benefit enrollment, benefit plan changes, directed open enrollment functions & Health Fairs, including personal contact with brokers and benefit teams

Managed garnishments, I 9 compliance, workers comp, 401k Retirement Plan – 5500 Census, Flexible Spending Account.

ADP Workforce Now Self Service (HRIS) assisted in the integration of the Human Resources Information System, resulting in synchronized data for existing employees, new hires, payroll, health insurance, retirement savings plan, voluntary benefits, and time tracking into a unified system.

Accounts Payable Supervisor

SPECIALTY RESTAURANTS CORPORATION, Anaheim, CA 1989 1995

ADDITIONAL SKILLS

Microsoft Office • Word • Excel-vlookup-pivot table • Power Point • Outlook • Adobe Acrobat •

ADP Workforce Now • Notary Public