Payroll Specialist

Jennifer De La Fuentez

Princeton, TX *****

214-***-**** ***********@*****.***

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Experienced Payroll Specialist and HRIS professional with over 10 years of expertise in payroll processing, system implementation, and HR technology integration. Proven record leading Workday Payroll implementations and optimizing payroll systems for efficiency and compliance. Adept at managing high-volume payrolls, ensuring regulatory compliance, and enhancing internal processes through system improvements. Strong communicator and meticulous team leader with experience across various HRIS platforms.

CORE COMPETENCIES

•Workday Payroll Implementation & Configuration

•HRIS/Payroll System Integration

•ADP, Kronos, Ceridian, PeopleSoft

•401(k) Administration & Compliance

•Garnishments, Levies & Taxation

•Payroll Processing (3,000–10,000+ Employees)

•Year-End Reporting & W-2 Processing

•Team Leadership & Training

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Atlantic Aviation, Inc. – Plano, TX

Payroll Specialist

Aug 2022 – Current

•Led multi-state bi-weekly and weekly payroll for 2000+ employees in multiple legal entities. Payroll encompasses union and non-union employees, salary, and hourly employees in Paycom.

•Record time off for salaried employees on leave, and other applicable maintenance in Paycom for payroll processing.

•Provide payroll data reports for subpoenas and audits as needed.

•Assist the Payroll Manager with all company audits to include Financial Audit, Worker’s Compensation as needed.

Oportun, Inc. – Frisco, TX

Payroll Specialist

Jan 2020 – Nov 2021

•Led bi-weekly payroll processing for 3,000+ exempt and non-exempt employees.

•Distributed over $1M in annual bonuses and processed monthly retail commissions.

•Increased payroll efficiency by 25% by streamlining Workday processes.

•Executed data transformation and validation during payroll system migration.

•Served as lead on 4 Workday Payroll implementations, integrating with Benefits, Compensation, HR, and 401(k).

•Managed 401(k) contributions and compliance with John Hancock.

•Resolved over 100 employees and manager payroll inquiries monthly.

•Processed garnishments, levies, lock-in letters, W-2s, and tax corrections.

•Ensured payroll tax accuracy post-processing using ADP SmartCompliance.

Advanced Integration Technology – Plano, TX

HR Payroll Administrator

Jun 2019 – Dec 2019

•Administered payroll through Ceridian and ensured workflow accuracy.

•Processed garnishments and managed terminations.

•Administered Fidelity 401(k) plan and ensured accurate tax treatment of employer benefits.

•Managed worker's compensation claims and OSHA reporting.

•Standardized reporting across multiple sites.

Conexess Group – Allen, TX

Sr. Payroll Consultant

Mar 2017 – Jun 2019

•Managed $10.2M bi-weekly payroll for 10,000+ employees across 45 states.

•Coordinated with HRIS and Finance on system updates and GL reporting.

•Led ADP to PeopleSoft 9.2 migration and trained 5 payroll team members.

•Conducted training for employees and managers on time-entry processes.

1st Pay Systems, LLC – Addison, TX

Payroll Supervisor

Sep 2014 – Feb 2017

•Supervised team of 10 Payroll Specialists processing payroll for 6,000 employees.

•Directed payroll system transition from Payroll Relief to COATS.

•Managed payroll audits, workers’ comp codes, and year-end projects.

•Remitted payroll tax payments across 48 states.

EDUCATION

Stratford Career Institute

Associate Degree in Business Management

Minor: Paralegal

Penn Foster

Payroll Clerk Certificate

TECHNICAL SKILLS

HRIS & Payroll Systems: Paycom, ExponentHR, Workday, ADP Vantage HCM, ADP Workforce, ADP SmartCompliance, PeopleSoft 9.2, Oracle, Paychex Flex, Ceridian Dayforce 56, Kronos, Yardi, BOSS, Salesforce, EngageIP, COATS, QuickBooks Enterprise, AvidXchange

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