DANIELA BAPTISTE
Breinigsville,PA
Summary
HR professional known for precision in payroll management and compliance with legal standards. Adept at optimizing payroll processes and improving accuracy. Valued for teamwork, adaptability, and strong communication skills.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
HR/Payroll Specialist
Suppression Systems, Inc.
09.2021 - Current
- Prepare, review, process and reconcile bi-weekly, multi-state payroll in Sage CRE for 50+ employees
- Prepare and process payroll tax returns
- Reconcile payroll-related accounts and prepare journal entries for month-end close
- Calculate prevailing wage rates and generate Certified Payroll reports
- Process, reconcile, and upload 401k contributions & company match in compliance with 401k plan
- Preparation of monthly commissions compensation calculations
- Handle accounts payable for confidential, payroll and benefit related vendors
- Perform Year-End Payroll processing activities
- Maintain human resources and payroll records, in accordance with DOL and audit requirements
- Manage applicant, new hire paperwork, and background screening process
- Record and maintain employee information
- Track employee PTO
- Manage benefits enrollment, terminations, qualifying life events, and employee inquiries
- Handle unemployment, disability, FMLA and Worker's Compensation claims
- Prepare and manage job postings and job descriptions
- Manage and track review periods, goals, and forms in SuccessFactors
- Improved payroll accuracy by conducting thorough audits, identifying discrepancies, and resolving issues promptly.
- Reconciled payroll discrepancies and responded to inquiries from employees.
- Prepared and submitted payroll taxes and reports to regulatory agencies.
Human Resources Administrative Assistant
Sodexo
04.2019 - 03.2021
- Posted new job openings on various hiring platforms
- Identified competent candidates by phone screening
- Scheduled interviews
- Contacted references and ensured background checks are complete
- Performed new hire orientations and created new employee files
- Handled I-9 verification process
- Conducted file audits to ensure all required employee documentation is collected, maintained, and current
- Coordinated and conducted annual employee training
- Served as point person for all employees
Office Manager
Walsh Construction
07.2016 - 02.2019
- Processed new hires and terminations
- Entered Union workers time on a daily basis and handled weekly payroll for 90+ employees
- Kept track of Union rates and Union rules
- Assisted the Regional Office with all HR related issues
- Managed Accounts Payable
- Arranged hotel accommodations for out-of-town employees
- Prepared monthly business expense reports using Concur
- Organized office operations and procedures, and coordinated with IT department on all office equipment, cell phones, laptops, and iPads
- Provided administrative support to Project Supervisors, Engineers, Union employees and all other office personnel
- Handled sensitive information with discretion, maintaining confidentiality of company documents and personnel records.
- Coordinated office events and meetings, ensuring timely execution and optimal scheduling for all participants.
- Served as a liaison between upper management and staff members, facilitating open channels of communication to address concerns or issues promptly.
- Managed vendor relationships, negotiating contracts for cost savings while maintaining high-quality services.
Administrative Assistant
Walsh Construction
11.2015 - 07.2016
- Organized and scheduled meetings and appointments
- Maintained confidentiality of sensitive information by adhering to strict privacy policies and implementing secure filing systems.
- Improved document organization with thorough file maintenance, archiving outdated records as necessary for efficient retrieval when needed.
- Assisted with human resources tasks such as updating employee files or submitting time-off requests per company policy guidelines.
- Assisted in onboarding new employees, providing training materials, and coordinating orientation schedules to ensure a smooth integration into the team.
- Answered multi-line phone system, routing calls, delivering messages to staff and greeting visitors.
- Supported executive staff through scheduling meetings, coordinating travel arrangements, and preparing crucial documents.
- Maintained inventory of office supplies and placed orders.
Education
Associate in Applied Science - Human Resources Management
Lehigh Carbon Community College
Schnecksville, PAAssociate in Applied Science - Paralegal Studies
Berufsschule Für Rechts- Und Verwaltungsberufe
Munich, Germany05.1992
Skills
- Proficient in Sage CRE, Bluebeam, SharePoint, Concur, Kronos
- Bilingual (German, English)
- Payroll processing
- Benefits administration
- Accounting principles
- Time and attendance systems
- Multi-state payroll
- Garnishments handling
- Payroll policies and procedures
- Attention to detail
- New hire processing
- General ledger
Languages
German
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
HR/Payroll Specialist
Suppression Systems, Inc.
09.2021 - Current
Human Resources Administrative Assistant
Sodexo
04.2019 - 03.2021
Office Manager
Walsh Construction
07.2016 - 02.2019
Administrative Assistant
Walsh Construction
11.2015 - 07.2016
Associate in Applied Science - Human Resources Management
Lehigh Carbon Community College
Associate in Applied Science - Paralegal Studies
Berufsschule Für Rechts- Und Verwaltungsberufe
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