Maria Isabel Perez
Atlanta,GA
Summary
Dedicated Human Resources and payroll professional bringing years of expertise in Payroll, audits, benefits administration, recruitment, staff development.
Driven and decisive with a passion for building and retaining highly effective teams with a drive for helping employers recruit, develop, and retain qualified candidates. Motivating and positive with excellent interpersonal, coaching ,communication skills, successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Payroll Specialist
LPL Financial Services
12.2021 - Current
- Verified and submitted timekeeping information for accurate and efficient payroll processing
- Processed terminations, Pay changes, Leave of absence
- Performed calculations in overtime, vacation, and sick hours to provide accurate data to the payroll processing database
- Prepared reports to substantiate individual transactions prior to settlement
- Created and managed spreadsheets for leave calculations
- Produced payroll activities documentation and reports to meet corporate guidelines and promote transparency
- Researched payroll errors and processed payments for federal and state taxes, social security, Medicare, and various employee deductions, annuity contributions, and retirement plan withholdings.
- Created and managed spreadsheets for leave calculations.
- Maintained consistent knowledge of multi-state and local tax regulations.
- Processed timecard correction forms.
- Processed tuition reimbursement, Final manual checks, and emergency relief payments.
Payroll Coordinator /Analyst
Aya Healthcare
01.2021 - 12.2021
- Prepared accounts for scheduled audits and assisted with the audit process to facilitate faster completion of tasks
- Produced payroll activities documentation and reports to meet corporate guidelines and promote transparency
- Employed error identification and audit tools to resolve payroll discrepancies effectively
- Audited regular and per diem contracts and managed setup for new banks for direct deposit and accrual year-end processes.
- Checked figures, postings, and accounting documents for correct entry, mathematical accuracy, and proper coding.
- Uploaded time records into the Bluesky system and made adjustments to create accurate database for payroll processing functions.
- Onboarded new hires into the Dayforce system.
- Processed reimbursement and other travel expenses.
- Assist HR department with verification of employment.
Human Resources Specialist
OneUp Innovations, Inc
04.2019 - 12.2020
- Directed and controlled various benefit programs, including 401K, medical, dental, and vision packages
- Streamlined HR efficiencies, coordinated new hire orientations, and provided onboarding and training for new employees
- Streamlined complaint response management by providing guidance on policies and ensuring appropriate and accurate investigation processes
- Reduced workers' compensation claims by instituting corporate safety training programs
- Oversaw day-to-day processing of payroll for 200 employees, including review of timesheets and computing pay in accordance with FLSA
- Conducted background checks on candidates by obtaining information from law enforcement officials, previous employers, and references
- Enhanced team workflows and employee job satisfaction by coordinating communication between managers and employees
- Supported audit procedures to check all procedures, processes, and work standards
- Inspected worksites, practices, and gear for compliance with established safety standards.
Human Resources /Recruiting Coordinator
Hospitality Staffing Solutions
02.2018 - 04.2019
- Helped to develop key client partnerships, including seamlessly overseeing workflow, building strong relationships, learning clients' business, and developing and delivering key presentations
- Oversaw financial management of accounts, including determining annual feed, preparing contracts, reviewing job hours and expenses, and budgeting for future estimates
- Conceived, developed, and executed marketing communications and promotions on client's behalf, matching strategies to client marketing objectives and strategies
- Worked with recruiting teams and human resources representatives to accomplish hiring objectives
- Processed employee E-verify, background check, and I-9 forms and managed benefits and leave time
- Maintained employee confidence and protected payroll operations by keeping information confidential
- Verified timekeeping records and handled any discrepancies with employees
- Advised, coached, and counseled managers and staff to support human resources policies, procedures, programs, and labor relations.
Human Resources Specialist /Recruiter
Golden House General Services
02.2016 - 02.2018
- Administered benefits programs, analyzed compensation and other competitive data, and prepared budgets
- Implemented and supervised orientation procedures for all new hires
- Developed and enforced company policy and procedures relating to all phases of human resources activity
- Met with staff to resolve difficult situations related to performance and conflict management
- Coached and educated management throughout the organization on appropriate guidelines for maintaining a legally-compliant workplace
- Liaised with HR and payroll to coordinate and manage employee leaves of absence, including FMLA and disability leaves
- Evaluated strengths and weaknesses of candidates through effective screening processes
- Served as the primary backup to officers in charge with various responsibilities related to compliance, operations management, and staff supervision.
Human Resources Volunteer
Lee Memorial Hospital
01.2016 - 12.2018
- Maintained work structure by updating job requirements and job descriptions for all positions
- Worked alongside global business leaders to deploy new training strategies
- Completed human resource operational requirements by scheduling and assigning employees
- Improved organizational filing systems for confidential employee records, resulting in improved accessibility and efficiency
- Assisted senior management with making key decisions by developing and submitting performance and compensation reports with status updates and improvement recommendations.
Education
English As A Second Language (ESL) -
Hodges University
Fort Myers, FLBachelor's Degree - Psychology, Learning And Developmental Psychology
Keiser University
Fort Myers, FL01.2021
Skills
- Payroll Processing
- Personnel recruitment
- Training and mentoring
- Multitasking abilities
- Conflict resolution
- Workers Compensation
- Office Systems Management
- Critical Thinking
- Analytical Skills
- Audit Specialist
- Multi-State Payrolls
- High attention to detail
- Solution-oriented
- Human Resource Information System (HRIS)
- ADP EV5, EV6 Enterprise and Workforce now, Paychex, Ceridian Dayforce, Bluesky, Workday software proficiency
- Sales Force
- Customer Service
- Federal and State Tax Regulations
- Collaborative Team Member
- Microsoft Office
- ADP Reporting and Analytics
- Payroll Administration
Timeline
Payroll Specialist
LPL Financial Services
12.2021 - Current
Payroll Coordinator /Analyst
Aya Healthcare
01.2021 - 12.2021
Human Resources Specialist
OneUp Innovations, Inc
04.2019 - 12.2020
Human Resources /Recruiting Coordinator
Hospitality Staffing Solutions
02.2018 - 04.2019
Human Resources Specialist /Recruiter
Golden House General Services
02.2016 - 02.2018
Human Resources Volunteer
Lee Memorial Hospital
01.2016 - 12.2018
English As A Second Language (ESL) -
Hodges University
Bachelor's Degree - Psychology, Learning And Developmental Psychology
Keiser University
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