Payroll Specialist known for handling job tasks with poise. Highly trained in many aspects of payroll and considered dedicated team player. Looking to take on a new role with a company where career growth is supported.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Payroll Specialist
Helix Electric
San Diego, CA
11.2023 - Current
Lead the payroll team in processing weekly payrolls, ensuring accuracy and timeliness using an in house system
Developed and implemented procedures to ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, policies and contracts
Coordinated with Human Resources department on employee changes for timely submission of information to payroll processor
Resolved discrepancies between employees' paychecks and timecards
Motivated and encouraged team members to communicate more openly and constructively with each other
Collaborated with others to discuss new opportunities
Process payroll weekly for 1,000 employees while overlooking a team of two
Process expense payments on a weekly basis
Process bonus payments
Submit OCIP reporting on a monthly basis
Reconcile quarterly taxes to prepare for payment
Reconcile monthly taxes for payment
Maintained updated knowledge through continuing education and advanced training.
Planned and completed group projects, working smoothly with others
Payroll Practioner II
Alliant Insurance Services
San Diego, CA
05.2017 - 11.2023
Process bi-weekly and monthly payroll runs to pay employees in multiple states on time
Maintain confidential information, such as pay rates, bonus targets and pay grades
Improve accuracy of payroll journal entries by developing and implementing a payroll reconciliation tool
Accurately process data, validation and transmission for bi-weekly and monthly payrolls
Enforce payroll-related policies, procedures and regulations to company and governmental policies
Processed payroll for over 3,000 employees on a biweekly basis
Generated reports to ensure accuracy of payroll data
Developed procedures to streamline payroll processes while maintaining compliance with state and federal laws
Import 401K changes on a weekly basis
Import benefit changes on a weekly basis
Payroll Clerk
Dallo Enterprises
05.2013 - 05.2017
Processed payroll information for up to 500 employees, including calculating wages and deductions using an in house system
Compiled data from timesheets and other records to determine hours worked and pay rate.
Resolved discrepancies in employee payments and benefits calculations.
Maintained accurate records of all payroll transactions.
Responded to inquiries regarding wage garnishments, taxes, 401K contributions.