Adriana Rico
Solvang,CA
Summary
At Pacific HR, Inc., I excelled as a Payroll Specialist, adeptly managing payroll for over 500 employees and ensuring compliance with tax laws. My expertise in Prism and iSolved, coupled with a proactive approach to problem-solving, significantly enhanced payroll accuracy and efficiency. My ability to train new staff highlights my leadership and technical skills.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Payroll Specialist
Pacific HR, Inc.
Solvang, CA
11.2002 - 01.2025
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while meeting deadlines consistently.
- Supported payrolls, driving timely and accurate payment of employee wages.
- Managed payroll processing for over 500 employees, ensuring accurate calculation of wages, bonuses, and deductions.
- Assisted employees with payroll-related inquiries, providing clear and concise information.
- Processed new employee paperwork and entered information into payroll system.
- Oversaw payroll processing to comply with tax laws and court-ordered wage assignments and garnishments.
- Processed and issued paychecks and earnings statements.
- Prepared end-of-period payroll tax returns.
- Performed manual calculations for retroactive pay adjustments or special payments as required.
- Provided training to new payroll department staff on payroll systems and procedures.
- Created payroll-related reports for pension plans, insurance, and other benefits.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of federal, state, and local payroll tax laws to ensure compliance.
- Managed inventory and supplies to ensure materials were available when needed.
Education
High School Diploma -
Santa Ynez Valley Union High School
Santa Ynez, CA06-1998
Skills
- New Hire Documentation Management
- Wage Garnishment Administration
- Payroll Processing Expertise
- Microsoft applications
- Daily Payroll Management
- Accounts Receivable Tracking
- Skilled in Prism and iSolved
- Tax Compliance Knowledge
Certification
- FPC (Fundamental Payroll Certification)
Timeline
Payroll Specialist
Pacific HR, Inc.
11.2002 - 01.2025
High School Diploma -
Santa Ynez Valley Union High School
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