Debbie Cantiberos
Bonney Lake,WA
Summary
Highly organized detail oriented Payroll & Benefits Manager with successful background as first point of contact for employee relations. Adept in all aspects of payroll and very successful at solving complex problems. Knowledgeable of labor and payroll tax laws, team leadership, employee insurance benefit packages, and employee assistance programs.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Payroll & Benefits Manager
Locana
04.2018 - Current
- Implement, maintain, and review US and international payroll processing systems to ensure timely and accurate processing of payroll transactions including salaries, benefits, garnishments, taxes, and other deductions.
- Prepare and maintain accurate records and reports of US and international payroll, and US benefit transactions.
- Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll, wage, and hour laws and best practices including periodically performing audits.
- Manage PTO leave accruals.
- Oversee yearly open enrollment, enrollment changes, and delivery of benefits to the employees.
- Work with benefit brokerage firm to receive a fair and competitive benefit package while maintaining reasonable rates.
- Maintain benefit systems to ensure accurate information.
- Work with the accounting team to ensure that month and quarter end is completed timely and accurately.
- Process payroll semi-monthly and monthly journal entries.
Enterprise Payroll Manager
Wireless Advocates/Car Toys
12.2012 - 04.2018
- Managed a team of payroll specialists, providing training and guidance to ensure timely and accurate payroll processing.
- Developed comprehensive reports for management detailing payroll expenses, trends, and projections.
- Partnered with IT professionals to develop custom software solutions tailored specifically for company''s unique payroll needs.
- Monitored and updated employee information in payroll system to add changes in salary, bonuses and deductions.
- Responded to employee inquiries to provide assistance with payroll-related questions.
- Calculated deductions and processed payroll for employees.
- Uploaded time records into computer system and made adjustments to create accurate database for payroll processing functions.
- Processed payroll garnishments such as tax liens and child support.
- Developed and implemented payroll procedures and policies to determine compliance with regulations.
- Streamlined payroll processes by implementing efficient systems and tools, resulting in reduced processing time.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Human Resources Management
University of Phoenix
OnlineSkills
- Decision Making
- Employee Relations
- Tax Compliance
- Policy Implementation
- Benefits Administration
- Team Leadership
- Attention to Detail
- Payroll Management
- Labor Laws Knowledge
- Auditing Procedures
Timeline
Payroll & Benefits Manager
Locana
04.2018 - Current
Enterprise Payroll Manager
Wireless Advocates/Car Toys
12.2012 - 04.2018
Bachelor of Arts - Human Resources Management
University of Phoenix