ROXANNA DE LA CRUZ
Executive Assistant/Payroll Specialist
Edinburg,TX
Summary
Experienced with payroll processing, tax compliance, and employee compensation. Utilizes payroll software to streamline operations and ensure accuracy. Track record of maintaining compliance with regulatory guidelines and enhancing team productivity. Extensive knowledge of Wage & Hour, FLSA, IRS, SSA and other labor law regulations. Skilled in utilizing payroll software and managing employee data with precision. Focus on collaboration and adaptability, ensuring seamless operations and effective problem-solving within teams. Known for reliability and delivering consistent results in dynamic, high pressure environments.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
2
2
Languages
Work History
Executive Assistant to the County Treasurer
Hidalgo County
01.2019 - Current
- Managed executive calendars, scheduling meetings and appointments and coordinating travel arrangements to optimize time.
- Maintained confidentiality with sensitive documents, ensuring proper storage and distribution as needed.
- Streamlined executive communication by managing emails, phone calls, and scheduling appointments.
- Served as a liaison between departments to facilitate effective communication throughout the company.
- Provided professional administrative support during board meetings, including agenda preparation and minute-taking duties.
- Used advanced software to prepare documents, reports, and presentations.
- Assisted in the development of company policies and procedures, contributing to a more organized work environment.
Payroll Specialist
Hidalgo County
05.2020 - Current
- Managed payroll data entry and processing for 3600 employees to comply with predetermined company guidelines.
- Assisted employees with inquiries regarding their paychecks, deductions, and other related issues, providing clear and concise communication.
- Performed calculations in overtime, vacation, and sick hours to provide accurate data to payroll processing database.
- Uploaded time records into computer system and made adjustments to create accurate database for payroll processing functions.
- Confirmed compliance with all applicable federal, state and local payroll laws and regulations.
- Documented and processed all garnishments for bankruptcies, student loans, and child support orders.
- Managed garnishments, levies, and support orders in accordance with legal requirements, reducing company liabilities.
- Ensured compliance with federal, state, and local tax regulations through meticulous record-keeping and accurate reporting.
- Researched payroll errors and processed payments for federal and state taxes, social security, Medicare and various employee deductions, annuity contributions, and retirement plan withholdings.
- Enhanced payroll processing efficiency by implementing new software system that streamlined data entry and verification tasks.
- Conducted detailed audits for payroll accuracy, significantly reducing discrepancies and ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations.
- Developed and implemented payroll procedures to streamline workflow.
- Calculated wages, deductions and bonuses in accordance with company policies.
- Streamlined communication with employees regarding payroll changes, using variety of channels to ensure widespread understanding and compliance.
Court Coordinator
Hidalgo County
09.2016 - 04.2019
- Managed and coordinated all court judicial calendars for efficient operations.
- Facilitated courtroom proceedings and assisted Hidalgo County Judges with case management.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of changes in laws or regulations relevant to practice areas through continuous professional development opportunities such as seminars or webinars.
- Enhanced case efficiency by organizing and maintaining legal documents, files, and correspondence.
- Improved document organization by implementing a comprehensive file management system for easy access to essential case materials.
- Assisted attorneys with trial preparation through thorough research and analysis of relevant laws and regulations.
Education
GED -
Edinburg High
Edinburg, TXSkills
Payroll processing/ Payroll administration for 3000 employees /FLSA/ LABOR LAWS
Payroll auditing/ New hire processing/Child Support Garnishments/Federal and state tax regulations/ W4 documentation
Data reconciliation/ Processing wage withholding orders
Advancedly proficient in TAAP, UKG Time & Attendance, & Tyler Technologies/Proficient in LINQ Financial Software
Processing garnishments/Deductions documentation/ Payroll documentation
Garnishment processing/ Wage garnishments
Payroll Verifications/ PTO accrual/Payroll software proficiency/Payroll policies and procedures/ Payroll reconciliation/Employment verification/Excellent communication/Timecard management/Pay adjustments
Timeline
Payroll Specialist
Hidalgo County
05.2020 - Current
Executive Assistant to the County Treasurer
Hidalgo County
01.2019 - Current
Court Coordinator
Hidalgo County
09.2016 - 04.2019
GED -
Edinburg High
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