Payroll & HR Administrator with Bilingual Skills

Velia Valencia

Fort Smith, AR

951-***-**** **********@*****.***

Objective:

Seeking a challenging position where I can utilize my payroll, HR, and benefits knowledge. Able to multitask in a fast-paced environment while providing excellent customer service. Attention to detail, highly organized, and strong problem-solving individual. Experienced as a team player in a remote work environment.

Languages: English/Spanish

COMPUTER/PAYROLL SOFTWARE SKILLS: MS Office: Word, Excel, Outlook, Access; AS400; ATS LAN; Ceridian 7.0; PeopleSoft HR/PR; MAS 90; Lotus Notes; Millennium3; QuickBooks Online; ADP; KRONOS; Great Plains; JD Edwards; LAWSON; ABRA Suite; Mas500; Pro Business; Direct Access; Peachtree, ULTIPRO, UKG, ORACLE CLOUD, Monday.com, Fedex.com, Enzy.com, Victig.com and AR.gov State Background check system

Work Experience

Payroll Associate

03/2023 – 03/2026 Natural Energy Solutions, LLC – Fort Smith, AR

Administer independent contractor 1099 & W2 employee new hire paperwork: Background checks, verified W9, and I-9 forms, IDs, ITIN, EIN, SSN. Input and update address, direct deposit, independent contractor agreements, housing agreements, preparation of addendum or amendments to contracts. Set up taxes and voluntary/involuntary deductions. Enter weekly billing invoices. File and pay taxes weekly, monthly, and quarterly. Calculate commissions with Monday.com software and Excel spreadsheets. Process payroll checks via online QuickBooks.

Payroll Associate (Temporary)

12/22 -3/2/2023 Robert Half Agency/nVent – Minneapolis, MN

Temporary remote work assignment using ADP Workday software. Administering payroll adjustments, audit new hires, local state tax set up, On Demand payments, set-up and respond to garnishments, audit reports, research projects.

Payroll Administrator

03/2015 - 09/2022 Carrington Mortgage Holdings, LLC – Aliso Viejo, CA

(Remote 2020 -2022)

Support the processing of the bi-weekly and semi-monthly payrolls for 2500+ EE’s using UKG/KRONOS and converted to Oracle Cloud in 2022. Work with managers to resolve timekeeping errors and approvals. Review computed wages and correct calculation errors to ensure accuracy of payroll. Prepare and issue manual paychecks, request stop payments and void checks, as needed to insure proper Y-T-D earnings. Respond and set-up garnishments and maintain accurate records for employee and/or garnishment agency inquiries. Keep abreast of payroll law changes to ensure compliance. Handle associate questions and problem resolution. Run or prepare various standard payroll reports. Assist with vendor to set up any new earnings, deductions, taxes, etc., as needed. Research and assist with updating tax updates as needed for all companies when changes arise. Respond to various tax inquiries. Research and correct payroll tax issues by utilizing time management skills. Assist with the preparation of quarterly and annual reconciliation. Facilitate internal and external audits to stay compliant. Perform other duties as assigned. Knowledge of state, federal and local payroll regulations including payroll taxes and garnishments. Exceptional organizational, time management, verbal/written communication, analytical and problem-solving, client service and Microsoft Office Suite Applications skills.

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Velia Valencia

Sr. Payroll Representative

2012 – 2015 Loma Linda University Shared Services – Loma Linda, CA

Administer & process in-house bi-weekly payroll for 1700 employees with PeopleSoft, KRONOS and API timekeeping software. Phones: Customer service, SDI supplement pay cacalculation issue payment via payroll process, tax adjustments, general deductions, daily off-cycle checks and positive pay. Upload API timesheets to PeopleSoft, correct timesheets when necessary, with proper supervisor and/or manager approvals. Run exception reports, edit and recalculate, process and finalize payroll. Print checks, edit checks against check registers and distribute checks for mailing. Run & print standard payroll reports, balance payroll. Benefits: Worked close with benefit representatives regarding Medical/Dental/AFLAC/401K/LOA’s and workers compensation insurance timecard adjustments.

Payroll Administrator

10/2008 – 06/2012 WPS Entertainment, Inc. – Norco, CA

H.R./Payroll Specialist/Benefits Representative

08/2004 – 03/31/2008 Citi Residential Lending Inc. – Orange, CA Formerly Ameriquest Mortgage/Capital Holdings

Education/associated courses/seminars:

H.S. Graduate. Bookkeeping classes, H.R. / payroll and worker compensation seminars/workshops. Federal and Multi-State labor tax regulation classes.

References available upon request

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