Payroll Leader with 30+ Years Global Experience
Resume:
Gabrielle Miramontes- Alduenda
P.O. Box ****
Diamond Bar,Ca 91765
********@*****.***
Professional Summary:
Highly motivated detailed oriented experienced Payroll Professional with over 30 years of domestic, multi-state, and international (global) payroll processing seeking an opportunity to grow with a company which will utilize organization, communication, and teamwork skills. Demonstrated success in ensuring payroll compliance with company policies and legal state requirements.
Karman Space & Defense, Huntington Beach, CA (Corporate Senior Payroll Manager/Human Resources) 12/21 to 05/25
• Managed six direct reports in the preparation and processing of weekly, bi-weekly, semi-monthly, and monthly payroll for six-
divisions, which encompasses 2,800 multi-state and Canadian employees using ADP WFN/ADP Essential Time.
• Managed HRIS, related implementation for six company codes, upgrades, integrations, and process improvements within ADP
WFN, regarding benefits, time clocks, taxes, and performing payroll test parallels for new companies.
• Researched laws and regulations regarding payroll tax issues and developed/implemented key performance indicators.
• Pioneered and developed strong internal controls, implemented policies and procedures, and created SOP’s.
• Collaborated with the Accounting Department for month and year end reporting, W-2’s, 940, 941’s, and state reporting agencies.
• Prepared restricted and non-restricted stock option payments, RSO, commissions, bonus payments, EEO-1 reporting, 401(K) Form
5500, Washington State LNI reporting, Department of Labor Audit Report, and Chubb Workers Comp audit reports.
• Responsible for the set-up of State ID Registration within ADP Smart Compliance.
• Ensured compliance with internal and external audit controls as required by Sarbanes-Oxley.
• Prepared ADP Dashboards, Metrics, and G/L reports for the Finance and Accounting Departments.
• Implemented Human Resources related functions, such as, integrating learning management modules, ADP on-boarding,
ADP insurance carrier connections, Wex-Leap Cobra, ADP performance dashboard, PTO policies, ACA 1095-C’s, E I-9 management,
ADP I-Frame/Recruitment, ADP Bridge connections, ADP Talent Recruitment, ADP Wisely Pay Cards, prepared OSHA reports, Time
and Attendance, plus setting up access permissions.
• Improved employee satisfaction through self-service portal implementation within ADP WFN.
• Collaborated with VP of Human Resources in the negotiation of Insurance, 401(K), and other employee reward programs.
• Reconciled medical and dental benefit deductions to benefit plan invoices for all divisions, including Optum Bank-HSA-FSA.
• Administered John Hancock 401(K) Retirement Plan, and Cigna/Kaiser/Mutual of Omaha insurance platforms across all divisions.
• Administered company-wide yearly open enrollment process and employee ADP background checks.
• Prepared reports for Departmental Budget Reviews, Departmental Annual Reviews, and monthly/annual audits.
• Supervised new hire procedures, terminations, status changes, retro-active adjustments, direct deposits, and garnishments.
• Promoted professional growth by selecting educational workshops through the APA and team building for payroll department.
LARK INDUSTRIES, Anaheim, CA, (Senior Payroll Manager) HEAD OF PAYROLL 08/19 to 12/21
Acquired by Blackstone/ILG, 07/2021
Position eliminated due to the acquisition and merger with Blackstone/ILG.
• Oversaw, prepared, and processed weekly and bi-weekly payroll for 3,000 multi-state and Mexican employees using ADP WFN/
Essential Time/ADP Next Gen.
• Developed, managed, coached, mentored, and provided cross-training for the three-person Payroll Team.
• Responsible for 300 marble-masons/carpet installers prevailing wage employees certification payroll uploads to ADP Points
North using LCP Tracker for State of CA reporting, and paid per collective bargaining agreement (CBA).
• Supervised new hire procedures, terminations, status changes, retro-active adjustments, direct deposits, and garnishments.
• Researched laws and regulations regarding payroll taxes, developed and implemented best practices, KPI’s, and SLA metrics.
• Responsible for preparation of BLS Statistical 12th of the Month, Workers Comp, and DFEH reporting.
• Pioneered and developed strong internal controls, policies, and creation of Statements of Operating Procedures.
• Collaborated with the Accounting Department for month and year end reporting, W-2’s, 940 and 941’s.
• Prepared stock options, RSO, commissions, and bonus payments per accounting guidelines.
• Responsible for the set-up of new TPA’s and State ID Registration in ADP Smart Compliance.
• Ensure compliance with internal and external audit controls as required by Sarbanes-Oxley.
• Provided effective communication to HR, Accounting, and Finance regarding departmental impacts of payroll/financial posting.
• Responsible for the implementation of the ADP Wisely Pay Card system.
• Performed Human Resources related functions, such as, interviewing, performance appraisals, and disciplinary actions.
• Administered health insurance platforms, including all plans from Aetna and Kaiser portals.
• Managed HRIS, related implementation, upgrades, integrations, and process improvements within ADP WFN, regarding
benefits, time clocks, taxes, 401(K), and performing payroll test parallels.
• Partnered with Benefits Team for Open Enrollment, 401(K) audits, and reconciling monthly medical deductions to vendor invoices.
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SAFRAN CABIN INC, Cypress, CA, (Senior Payroll Manager) HEAD OF PAYROLL 08/17 to 03/19
Prevously C & D Zodiac-Acquired by Safran Group, 12/2018
Position eliminated due to the Payroll Department relocating to Texas after the acquisition by Safran Group.
• Developed and implemented best practices for internal controls within the corporate payroll department.
• Researched laws and regulations for payroll procedures in preparing projections, and special reports for management.
• Managed the Northern Division Payroll Supervisor and supervised/trained six payroll administrators.
• Processed payroll using ADP WFN/Vantage for 12,000 multi-state weekly and bi-weekly employees, plus 40 Corporate Executives.
• Processed 200 contract workers on a weekly, bi-weekly payroll, and issued 1099’s through Accounts Payable.
• Processed bi-weekly payroll for 1,200 French, 500 Canadian, and 200 Mexican based employees.
• Responsible for the acquisition and implementation of new payroll entities for Shared Services.
• Prepared and submitted 401(k) files to third party, OneAmerica Inc, and 5500 forms.
• Prepared stock options, RSO, dividend payment, commission, bonus pay, and general ledger entries per accounting guidelines.
• Provided support for successful completion of internal and external annual audits.
• Set up new state information in ADP platforms as an SME expert.
• Managed HRIS, related implementation, upgrades, integrations, and process improvements within ADP WFN, regarding
benefits, time clocks, taxes, 401(K), and performing payroll test parallels.
• Assisted Human Resources Department with Open Enrollment Benefits and Accounting Dept for month and year end reporting.
Ryan Miller & Associates, Los Angeles, CA, (Payroll Consultant) 07/15 to 06/17
(The client was Toyota Motor Corporation)
Contract ended due to company out-of-state re-location to Plano, Texas.
• Processed Domestic multi-state payroll (USA) with 11 entities for 17,000 employees using ADP Pro Business/ADP Vantage.
• Processed International Payroll Japan, Guam, Korea, and Puerto Rico for weekly, bi-weekly, and monthly employees.
• Processed Bonus, Commission, Retro, and Termination pay for all corporate divisions.
• Prepared stock options, RSO, commissions, and bonus payments per accounting guidelines.
• Reviewed, analyzed, and processed Federal and State tax liens using ADP Tax and ADP Smart Compliance.
• Verified new hires for correct state and local taxes using ADP Symmetry Software.
• Created Statement of Operating Procedures.
• Processed union payroll for Teamster truck drivers per collective bargaining agreement (CBA).
• Partner with Benefits Team for Open Enrollment, 401(K) audits, and reconciling monthly medical deductions to vendor invoices.
American Golf Corporation, Los Angeles, CA, (Payroll Supervisor) 09/12 to 05/15
Position eliminated due to the Payroll Department relocating to Texas after acquisition by NMC Management Co.
• Supervised the daily Payroll Processing for up to 15,000 employees in multiple states using Kronos 6.2 and ADP Pro Business.
• Supervised five payroll clerks and fill-in for Manager as needed, in addition prepared work schedules.
• Interpreted day to day business objectives and preparation/execution of operational practices for all Golf Courses.
• Assisted with the Human Resources Department and external auditors for compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley.
• Approved and released manual off-cycle check payments and ADP Total Pay Card payments.
• Reviewed all payroll information after acquisition/merger of new golf properties and Union Payroll per Bargaining Agreement.
• Set up new state information in ADP platforms as an SME expert.
• Trained team members on new or enhanced operation procedures and policies.
• Implemented payroll policies and procedures with Human Resources, Accounting, and Division Managers. • Prepared Semi-monthly Corporate payroll, journal entries, expense entries, and process Positive Pay to Wells Fargo Bank.
• Supervise new hire procedures, terminations, status changes, retro-active adjustments, direct deposits, and garnishments.
• Partner with Benefits Team for Open Enrollment and 401(K) audits.
• Reconcile medical and dental benefit deductions to benefit plan invoices for all divisions.
CT Traffic (dba City Traffic counters, llc), Arcadia, CA (Payroll Manager) HEAD OF PAYROLL 10/06 To 09/12
Position eliminated due to company being sold by sole proprietor. New ownership moved the company out of state.
• Managed and trained three payroll administrators.
• Reviewed 8 and 10 hour shifts for 2,000 employees.
• Pioneer and develop strong internal controls.
• Created Statement of Operating Procedures.
• Researched, analyzed, and resolved payroll discrepancies using Kronos 6.0 and Lawson Portal 9.0.
• Prepared Department of Labor Statistics Report and Multi-Site report.
• Processed Wire Transfers for Direct Deposits through Bottomline and US Bank Software. • Participated in the implementation and conversion of new payroll software.
• Trained team members on new or enhanced operation procedures and policies.
• Perform Human Resources related functions, such as, interviewing, performance appraisals, and disciplinary actions.
• Administer open enrollment process and employee background checks.
• Reconcile medical and dental benefit deductions to benefit plan invoices.
• Supervise new hire procedures, terminations, status changes, retro-active adjustments, direct deposits, and garnishments.
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EDUCATION:
University of Phoenix, Bachelor of Science Business Administration, Magna Cum Laude
University of Phoenix, Human Resource Management Certificate
University of Phoenix, President’s List and Dean’s List
ACADEMIC AND PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATION:
The National Society of Leadership and Success, University of Phoenix
The American Payroll Association-National
LANGUAGES:
Spanish and French
SOFTWARE SKILLS:
ADP Workforce Now, ADP Next Gen, ADP I-Reports, ADP WFN Essential Time & Attendance, ADP Smart Compliance-Taxes, ADP Reports & Analytics, ADP Points North, LCP Certified Payroll Tracker, ADP Vantage, ADP Onboarding, ADP Learning Management, ADP Performance Module, ADP 401(K) Platform, John Hancock 401(K) Portal, Aetna Insurance Portal, Kaiser Insurance Portal, WEX-Leap Portal, UNUM Insurance Portal, Cigna Healthcare Portal, Mutual of Omaha Portal, Kronos, Lawson 9.0, Oracle, Ceridian Dayforce, Nethris Canadian Payroll Software, Peoplesoft 9.0, Microsoft Excel-V-lookups, and Pivot Tables.
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