Ariana Chavez
Boynton Beach,FL
Summary
Payroll professional with nearly 3 years of experience processing weekly and semi-monthly payroll, auditing payroll data for accuracy and compliance, and managing deductions, withholdings, and off-cycle payment requests in a high-volume staffing environment. Bilingual in Spanish, with conversational Portuguese. Proven track record of managing high-volume records with accuracy and compliance in a fast-paced environment.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Payroll & HR Assistant
CareStaff Partners
Plantation, FL
11.2023 - Current
- Coordinate employee onboarding processes and maintain accurate personnel records.
- Assist in managing employee benefits enrollment and inquiries effectively.
- Maintain accurate employee records and updated payroll data regularly.
- Audit payroll entries and reports for 150+ employees during peak periods, ensuring accuracy and compliance with company and regulatory standards.
- Respond to employee inquiries about payroll and benefits effectively.
- Support the implementation of new payroll policies and procedures efficiently.
- Reconcile timesheets and audit payroll deductions, identifying and flagging discrepancies for correction prior to processing.
- Onboard new employees in time reporting and payroll systems.
- Process employee rehires, transfers, terminations and withholdings.
- Audit employee hours and overtime entries in iSolved HCM for accuracy prior to payroll submission.
Credentialing Specialist
CareStaff Partners
Plantation, FL
07.2023 - 11.2023
- Managed credentialing requests, ensuring compliance with governmental and organizational data access guidelines.
- Tracked and documented certification and credentialing updates, maintaining accurate informational resources.
- Performed primary source verifications, including criminal history checks, licenses, and board certifications.
- Verified facility and user credentials to initiate and maintain registration and enrollment processes.
Credentialing Assistant
CareStaff Partners
Plantation, FL
05.2022 - 07.2023
- Processed and maintained personnel-related documentation, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
- Tagged and updated documents according to tiered access thresholds, forwarding items requiring approval or verification.
- Reviewed applications for missing information and organized supporting documentation.
Recruiter Assistant
CareStaff Partners
Plantation, FL
01.2022 - 05.2022
- Reviewed employment applications, candidate backgrounds, and qualifications to support recruiting decisions.
- Maintained ongoing communication with recruiters regarding candidate status and recruiting process updates.
- Assessed submitted resumes to match candidates with open roles based on skills and experience.
Lead Hostess
Batch Gastropub
Delray Beach, FL
04.2021 - 12.2021
- Managed front-of-house operations to ensure smooth, efficient guest experiences.
- Trained and mentored new host staff on customer service standards and protocols.
- Coordinated host staff scheduling to meet operational and service needs.
Assistant Manager
Bowlero
Davie, Florida
11.2020 - 04.2021
- Supervised daily operations and staff performance in a high-volume entertainment environment.
- Coordinated team schedules and staffing levels to ensure adequate coverage during peak hours.
- Developed and implemented training programs to improve team skills and service quality.
- Monitored employee attendance, timekeeping, and payroll records for accuracy.
Assistant Restaurant Manager
Frank Theatre's Cinebowl & Grille
Delray Beach, FL
12.2017 - 08.2020
- Managed weekly personnel scheduling to ensure adequate coverage across a high-volume, multi-venue facility.
- Conducted interviews and led performance evaluations, providing constructive feedback to support staff development and retention.
- Oversaw daily operations across all five revenue centers, including the restaurant, bar, theater, bowling alley, and arcade.
Education
Bachelor of General Studies - Business Administration
Florida Atlantic University
Boca Raton, FLMeetings And Events Management Certificate -
Florida Atlantic University
Boca Raton, FLHospitality And Tourism Management Certificate -
Florida Atlantic University
Boca Raton, FLSkills
- Payroll Processing & Administration
- Compliance & Payroll Auditing
- iSolved HCM
- Benefits Administration
- New Hire Processing
- Data Management
- Bullhorn Staffing Software
- MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook)
- Fluent in Spanish
- Conversational Portuguese
Timeline
Payroll & HR Assistant
CareStaff Partners
11.2023 - Current
Credentialing Specialist
CareStaff Partners
07.2023 - 11.2023
Credentialing Assistant
CareStaff Partners
05.2022 - 07.2023
Recruiter Assistant
CareStaff Partners
01.2022 - 05.2022
Lead Hostess
Batch Gastropub
04.2021 - 12.2021
Assistant Manager
Bowlero
11.2020 - 04.2021
Assistant Restaurant Manager
Frank Theatre's Cinebowl & Grille
12.2017 - 08.2020
Bachelor of General Studies - Business Administration
Florida Atlantic University
Meetings And Events Management Certificate -
Florida Atlantic University
Hospitality And Tourism Management Certificate -
Florida Atlantic University