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DAWN MARTINEZ

LUBBOCK

Summary

A self-motivated leader, HR/Payroll Administrator with extensive experience at the Lubbock County Juvenile Justice Center. I specialize in payroll discrepancy resolution and data accuracy enhancement. Proficient in payroll administration and conflict resolution, successfully managed employee records and optimized new hire processing to ensure compliance and operational efficiency. Dedicated to maintaining confidentiality while consistently delivering measurable results.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

HR/Payroll Administrator

Lubbock County Juvenile Justice Center
LUBBOCK
02.2024 - Current
  • Resolved payroll discrepancies and employee queries efficiently.
  • Managed payroll and time attendance systems to ensure accuracy.
  • Processed new employee paperwork and entered data into payroll system.
  • Coordinated employee benefit deductions with benefits department for compliance.
  • Created spreadsheets or other documents using data from internal or external sources.
  • Created visual representations of complex datasets using charts, graphs, tables.

Data Coordinator

Lubbock County Juvenile Justice Center
LUBBOCK
08.2021 - 02.2024
  • Created spreadsheets or other documents using data from internal or external sources.
  • Verified source data in accordance with departmental operating procedures and regulatory retention mandates.
  • Extracted information from documents to verify correctness.
  • Created visual representations of complex datasets using charts, graphs, tables.
  • Developed and maintained data systems to ensure accuracy of information.

Juvenile Supervision Officer

Lubbock County Juvenile Justice Center
Lubbock
06.2003 - 08.2021
  • Promoted safety, order, and functionality of facility.
  • Assigned daily tasks and responsibilities to employees and filled out daily work logs.
  • Used weapons, handcuffs and physical force to maintain discipline and order among prisoners.
  • Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills, resolving issues efficiently and effectively.

Specialized Assistant II/Shift Supervisor

Lubbock State Supported Living Center
LUBBOCK
06.2000 - 03.2003
  • Handled confidential information with discretion and integrity.
  • Assisted in the preparation of reports, presentations and correspondence.
  • Monitored employee attendance, addressing any punctuality or absenteeism issues.
  • Implemented new operational procedures, increasing efficiency.
  • Maintained accurate records of employee performance, attendance, leave requests, and disciplinary actions.

Education

High School Diploma -

RALLS HIGH SCHOOL
RALLS
05-1994

Skills

  • Payroll administration and data entry
  • Attention to detail
  • Problem solving and conflict resolution
  • Employee record maintenance
  • Adaptability and confidentiality
  • New hire processing and training
  • Workflow management and policy enforcement
  • Staff management and decision-making

Affiliations

Lubbock County Citizens Academy

Accomplishments

  • 20+ years in Juvenile experience
  • 10+ years in office experience
  • 3+ years SHRM member (Local and Worldwide)
  • Certification in Basic Mediation

Certification

  • Security and Privacy certification
  • Maintain FMLA compliance updates
  • TJJD Juvenile Supervision Officer Certification (20+yrs)
  • Sexual Harassment Training
  • Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Certification

Timeline

HR/Payroll Administrator

Lubbock County Juvenile Justice Center
02.2024 - Current

Data Coordinator

Lubbock County Juvenile Justice Center
08.2021 - 02.2024

Juvenile Supervision Officer

Lubbock County Juvenile Justice Center
06.2003 - 08.2021

Specialized Assistant II/Shift Supervisor

Lubbock State Supported Living Center
06.2000 - 03.2003

High School Diploma -

RALLS HIGH SCHOOL
DAWN MARTINEZ