Brenda Trevino
San Juan,TX
Summary
Highly communicative Payroll Specialist promoting more than 5 years of expertise in auditing payroll data and processing garnishments. An action-oriented professional with skills in ADP processing and Alliance HCM. Offering talents in cultivating lasting relationships, resolving issues quickly and identifying mistakes on time sheets.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Recruiter
Sunny Glen Children's Home
Harlingen , TX
12.2021 - Current
- Leveraged social media platforms and online job boards to advertise open positions and engage with potential candidates.
- Followed up with notable applicants sourced via industry-specific pipelines, events and job fairs.
- Operated and maintained applicant tracking and candidate management systems.
- Verified applicant references and employment details.
- Evaluated strengths and weaknesses of candidates through effective screening processes.
- Maintained filing system of current, prospective and future positions.
- Developed recruiting strategies to identify qualified candidates and build network.
- Tracked candidates and pushed for feedback on disqualifications, time-to-fill statistics and other variables.
- Pre-screened resumes prior to sending to corporate hiring managers for consideration.
Payroll Coordinator
SOG International
Weslaco , TX
09.2019 - 12.2021
- Offered payroll-related subject matter expertise to management and employees to resolve payroll discrepancies.
- Performed calculations in overtime, vacation and sick hours to provide accurate data to payroll processing database.
- Investigated payroll variances and employee claims to resolve discrepancies and balance financial records.
- Verified and submitted timekeeping information for accurate and efficient payroll processing.
- Reconciled health care benefits, tax contributions and retirement accounts to facilitate large-scale account reconciliations.
- Trained and led team of 3 payroll specialists.
- Produced payroll activities documentation and reports to meet corporate guidelines and promote transparency.
- Coordinated bi-weekly payroll for up to 600 personnel.
- Generated paper checks for employees and printed stubs for associates who received direct deposits to complete payroll distribution.
- Maintained SwipeClock timekeeping system.
- Uploaded time records into SwipeClock and made adjustments to create accurate database for payroll processing functions.
- Balanced and submitted bankruptcy report and child support for check disbursement.
- Reconciled all payroll liabilities to general ledger and prepared monthly payroll accrual entries.
- Documented and processed all garnishments for bankruptcies, student loans and child support orders.
- Employed error identification and audit tools to effectively resolve payroll discrepancies.
- Created and managed spreadsheets for leave calculations.
- Processed voids and reissues, created non-sufficient funds (NSF) list for Human Resources and made salary changes in payroll and monthly leave accruals.
- Served as backup for payroll supervisor to process open record requests.
- Managed time entry batch for system-wide leave entered and changes, imported data for correct salary rate and monthly leave without pay (LWOP).
- Coordinated bi-weekly payroll for up to 400+ personnel.
- Uploaded time records into computer system and made adjustments to create accurate database for payroll processing functions.
- Trained and led team of 3 payroll specialists.
- Reconciled accounts, managed deposits and tracked expenses.
Collections Specialist
Superior Alarms
McAllen , TX
11.2018 - 09.2019
- Monitored accounts for compliance with established payment plans and flagged non-compliances.
- Negotiated to collect balance in full.
- Processed payments and applied to customer balances.
- Collected documents and made portfolios for collections accounts.
- Handled 60+ outbound and inbound calls daily with goal of collecting owed debt.
- Processed payments and contracts on accounts.
- Discussed options with delinquent clients in terms of proposed solutions.
- Achieved performance goals on consistent basis.
- Delivered exceptional customer service on collection calls and maintained calm and professional demeanor.
- Created documents for court such as affidavits, modifications and forbearance agreements.
Administrative Assistant
MIS Equipment
San Juan , TX
08.2017 - 06.2018
- Generated reports and typed letters in Word and prepared PowerPoint presentations.
- Developed and updated spreadsheets and databases to track, analyze and report on performance and sales data.
- Answered multi-line phone system, routing calls, delivering messages to staff and greeting visitors.
- Scheduled office meetings and client appointments for staff teams.
- Coordinated bookkeeping activities in QuickBooks.
- Processed invoices and expenses using QuickBooks to facilitate on-time payment.
- Handled client correspondence and tracked records to foster office efficiency.
- Performed research to collect and record industry data.
HR Coordinator
Auntie Anne's Pretzels
Edinburg , TX
10.2010 - 03.2015
- Assisted with recruitment process by posting job ads, filtering applications, scheduling interviews, assisting in interview process and drafting offer letters.
- Directed job fairs to bring in local talent for long term and seasonal positions.
- Coordinated company training and compiled training reports and communication to support compliance with corporate requirements.
- Assisted management staff in annual year-end processes and data audits.
- Reviewed human resources paperwork for accuracy and completeness.
- Evaluated timecards for accuracy on regular and overtime hours.
- Coordinated complex travel schedules, accommodations and trip logistics for candidates and executives.
- Edited job position announcements before authorizing post.
- Sent notices to employees and subcontractors regarding expiring documentation.
- Networked with local community colleges to leverage resources.
- Coordinated meetings, developed meeting content and presented human resources law updates.
- Conducted background checks on candidates by obtaining information from law enforcement officials, previous employers and references.
- Maintained human resources information system and kept employee files up to date and accurate.
- Completed background and reference checks to facilitate hiring and onboarding of employees.
- Explained employee compensation, benefits, schedules, working conditions and promotion opportunities.
- Addressed and resolved general payroll-related inquires.
- Counseled managers and employees regarding company policies, procedures and workplace issues.
- Supported human resources staff with new hire orientations and monthly departmental meetings.
Education
Associate of Business Administration - Accounting And Finance
STC
McAllen, TXHigh School Diploma -
PSJA High
San Juan, TX2001
Skills
- Motivational Leadership
- Coaching and Mentoring
- Handling Customer Complaints
- Report Preparation and Analysis
- Team Management and Supervision
- Decision Making
- Team Building
- Recruitment and Hiring
- Spanish Fluency
- Multitasking and Prioritization
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Accounts Payable and Receivable
- Payroll Administration
- Microsoft Office
- Delegation and Work Assignment
Accomplishments
- Consistently received positive performance reviews.
- Consistently received a 100% customer satisfaction rate.
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Recruiter
Sunny Glen Children's Home
12.2021 - Current
Payroll Coordinator
SOG International
09.2019 - 12.2021
Collections Specialist
Superior Alarms
11.2018 - 09.2019
Administrative Assistant
MIS Equipment
08.2017 - 06.2018
HR Coordinator
Auntie Anne's Pretzels
10.2010 - 03.2015
Associate of Business Administration - Accounting And Finance
STC
High School Diploma -
PSJA High
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