Alissa Collazos
Randolph,MA
Summary
Results-driven Payroll and HR Specialist with extensive experience in payroll processing, benefits administration, and HR compliance. Committed job seeker with a history of meeting company needs with consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand. I have a passion for performing support duties and processing work within HR department.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Payroll Administrator
MAS Medical Staffing
10.2023 - Current
- Processed payroll information including salary, deductions, bonuses and vacation time for over 500 employees.
- Maintained accurate records of employee attendance, leave balances and tax information.
- Conducted audits to ensure accuracy of payroll data.
- Resolved discrepancies between payroll records and employee inquiries.
- Responded to questions from employees about their paychecks or deductions via email or phone calls in a timely manner.
- Collaborated with accounting personnel to reconcile accounts related to payroll activities each month.
- Tracked vacation accruals and sick leave balances for all employees.
- Onboarded new employees in time reporting and payroll systems.
Payroll & HR Specialist
Moran Environmental Recovery LLC
Randolph, MA
02.2023 - 09.2023
- Maintained employee records in compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
- Ensured accuracy of payroll data by collecting, reviewing and entering timesheets into system.
- Answered questions from staff regarding benefits packages, vacation time or other HR-related matters.
- Assisted in preparing year-end W2s and other tax forms for distribution to employees.
- Reviewed wage garnishments and court orders to ensure compliance with legal requirements.
- Processed employee rehires, transfers, terminations and withholdings.
- Voided checks and issued stop payment orders to correct payroll discrepancies.
- Coordinated child support deductions and distributed wage assignments.
- Processed new employee paperwork and entered information into payroll system.
- Verified past employment of candidate hires.
- Managed employee onboarding program for new hires ensuring completion of all required documents.
- Provided advice on HR related topics such as compensation levels, performance reviews and disciplinary actions.
- Administered employee benefit programs such as health insurance plans and retirement savings accounts.
Payroll Specialist
Beacon Hill Staffing Group LLC.
11.2021 - 06.2022
- Reconciled monthly benefit statements from vendors to ensure accuracy of information in the payroll system.
- Worked closely with human resources (HR) to safeguard confidential employee data.
- Tracked employee vacation, personal and sick leave earnings and use.
- Prepared reports related to HR activities such as turnover rate analysis, absenteeism rate.
- Provided essential support to address individual HR needs of employees.
- Established and generated various reports to verify HR compliance.
- Generated employee paychecks and direct deposit payments in a timely manner.
- Calculated overtime wages and vacation accruals as required by state laws.
- Updated payroll system with new hire information including benefits deductions.
Practice Coordinator
Brigham's & Women's Hospital
07.2013 - 02.2020
- Managed patient scheduling, verifying insurance coverage and providing detailed instructions on necessary paperwork.
- Developed onboarding materials and presented orientation sessions for new hires.
- Managed leave of absence requests and tracked vacation time accruals.
- Assisted candidates with application processes by answering questions about application, performing background checks, providing I-9 forms and handling drug screening paperwork.
- Managed communication regarding employee orientation and open enrollment for benefits.
- Facilitated communication between physicians, nurses, front office staff, and other clinical personnel regarding patient needs and care plans.
- Assisted with daily operations such as opening and closing the clinic, managing inventory levels, ordering supplies.
- Ensured that all necessary forms were completed accurately and timely.
- Updated patient information as needed in practice management software.
- Adhered to HIPAA regulations while handling protected health information.
- Coordinated patient scheduling, referrals, consultations, and diagnostic testing as needed.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Southern New Hampshire University
11-2023
Skills
- New Employee Onboarding
- Invoice Auditing
- Organizational Skills
- Adp Workforce Now
- New Hire Processes
- Benefits And Payroll Coordination
Certification
- Google Project Management, Coursera 2022
Timeline
Payroll Administrator
MAS Medical Staffing
10.2023 - Current
Payroll & HR Specialist
Moran Environmental Recovery LLC
02.2023 - 09.2023
Payroll Specialist
Beacon Hill Staffing Group LLC.
11.2021 - 06.2022
Practice Coordinator
Brigham's & Women's Hospital
07.2013 - 02.2020
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Southern New Hampshire University