Cyndy Hernandez
Director Of Payroll
Ave Maria,FL
Summary
Highly skilled Payroll Director with comprehensive understanding of payroll systems and compliance regulations for the US and Canada, as well as the Federal H2A Program. Proven ability to streamline processes, ensure accuracy, and adapt to evolving needs. Strong focus on team collaboration and driving results through effective communication and problem-solving. Known for reliability and consistently delivering high-quality outcomes in fast-paced environments.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
1
1
Language
Work History
Payroll Director
Lipman Family Farms
Immokalee, FL
10.2017 - 04.2025
- Implemented and oversaw end-to-end payroll processing using UKG (Ultimate Kronos Group) platform
- Managed full-cycle payroll processing for 4,000+ employees across 21 states, ensuring accuracy and compliance with state-specific tax regulations
- Partnered with the Finance team to ensure proper general ledger (GL) integration, reconciliations, and financial reporting
- Oversaw payroll-related tax filings, including calculations, remittances, and year-end reporting (e.g., W-2s, 1099s)
- Ensured compliance with federal, state, and local tax laws; handled payroll tax audits and inquiries
- Collaborated with external auditors to support payroll-related audits and financial reviews
- Enhanced payroll workflows within UKG to align with company needs; troubleshot system issues and implemented upgrades as needed
- Leveraged UKG's reporting tools (e.g., Cognos Business Intelligence) to analyze payroll trends and financial impact
- Created and documented best practices for payroll processing, tax handling, and financial reconciliations
- Achieved a 30% reduction in payroll processing time through process automation initiatives
- Implemented a new payroll system that increased efficiency by 20%
- ERP Systems: Famous, QuickBooks, Intuit, SAP, ADP, UKG
- HRIS/Payroll Systems: Famous, QuickBooks, Ultimate Software (UKG), ADP
- Skills: Payroll Software Implementation, Tax Compliance: Federal, State & Local Tax Laws, Financial Reporting: General Ledger Integration & Reconciliations, Data Analysis: Payroll Trends & Financial Impact, HRIS Systems Implementation, Process Improvement & Automation, Auditing & Project Management, Advanced Microsoft Excel
Skills
Payroll software integration
HRIS software integration
Tax Compliance & Filing
Data-driven decision making
Year-end procedures
Internal controls
Workflow coordination
Payroll policies development
Proficient in ADP, UKG, Famous
Multi-state payroll
Team management
Certification
Fundamental Payroll Certification (FPC)
Systems Expertise
Famous, QuickBooks, Intuit, SAP, ADP, UKG, Famous, QuickBooks, Ultimate Software (UKG), ADP
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of 8 staff members.
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
- Achieved success by introducing UKG for processing tasks.
- Resolved product issue through consumer testing.
- Documented and resolved redundancies which led to more efficient processes..
Affiliations
- Society of Human Resource Management
- Payroll Org
Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimeContract WorkLocation Preference
RemoteImportant To Me
Career advancementWork-life balanceCompany CultureFlexible work hoursPersonal development programsHealthcare benefitsWork from home optionPaid time offTeam Building / Company RetreatsPaid sick leave401k matchStock Options / Equity / Profit Sharing4-day work weekQuote
It's not ok, but it will be.
Me
Languages
Spanish
Professional Working
Software
Ultimate Software
ADP
Quickbooks
Famous
Work Availability
monday
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wednesday
thursday
friday
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sunday
morning
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Timeline
Payroll Director
Lipman Family Farms
10.2017 - 04.2025