DIANNA CHAVARRIA
Stafford,USA
Summary
A position in payroll that fully utilizes my experience and abilities.
Professional payroll specialist with strong background in payroll processing, compliance, and financial reporting. Skilled in utilizing payroll software and managing employee data with precision. Focus on collaboration and adaptability, ensuring seamless operations and effective problem-solving within teams. Known for reliability and delivering consistent results in dynamic environments.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Payroll Specialist
Decision HR
St. Petersburg, FL
12.2024 - Current
- Processed payroll for over 2,000 employees using ADP and Paychex systems.
- Ensured compliance with federal and state payroll regulations and taxation laws.
- Conducted audits of payroll records to maintain accuracy and resolve discrepancies.
- Collaborated with HR to streamline onboarding processes for new hires regarding payroll setup.
- Managed employee inquiries regarding payroll issues, fostering clear communication and resolution strategies.
- Assisted employees with inquiries regarding their paychecks, deductions, and other related issues, providing clear and concise communication.
- Verified and submitted timekeeping information for accurate and efficient payroll processing.
- Resolved payroll discrepancies quickly and successfully.
- Uploaded time records into computer system and made adjustments to create accurate database for payroll processing functions.
- Reduced payroll errors by conducting thorough audits and resolving discrepancies in a timely manner.
- Managed payroll data entry and processing for 5,600 employees to comply with predetermined company guidelines.
- Facilitated smooth onboarding of new hires by efficiently entering relevant data into the payroll system.
Vista Host
Houston, TX
06.2011 - Current
Sr. Payroll Specialist
Strategic Employer Services
Stafford, TX
03.2014 - 12.2024
- Perform daily payroll department operations
- Manage workflow to ensure all payroll transactions are processed accurately and timely
- Process employee data (new hires, changes, additional earnings) from the HR system of record to the payroll system.
- Reconcile payroll prior to transmission and validate confirmed reports
- Understand proper taxation of employer paid benefits
- Process correct garnishment calculations and compliance
- Execute Time Clock time and attendance processing and interface with payroll
- Perform compliances for unclaimed property payroll checks
- Process accurate and timely year-end reporting when necessary (W-2, W-2c, etc
- Cross train team members in your specific area of expertise.
- Process employee verification of employment (VOE) requests.
- Approve and release time in the time system.
- Process accurately employee pay.
- Review new hire paper work, enter new employees in payroll system, keep employee information current
- Handle Direct Deposit/ACH Transactions
- Deal with agency’s regarding child support & understand child support forms
- Keep track of vacation/sick time for employees
- Mentored junior staff on complex payroll issues, strengthening team performance and expertise.
- Partnered with benefits administration team to integrate benefit deductions into the payroll system seamlessly.
Office Assistant
Leibman’s
Houston, TX
12.2009 - 06.2011
- Answer the telephone, record and deliver messages and transfer calls on a multi-line phone system
- Handle sensitive and/or confidential documents and information
- Assist with bookkeeping, payroll, A/R and A/P processing.
- Help in payroll preparation by calculating all time details and related duties.
- Purchased and maintained office supplies.
- Prepare and distribute paychecks
- Managed daily office operations, ensuring efficient workflow and organization.
- Managed incoming and outgoing correspondence, ensuring prompt and accurate delivery of information.
- Supported financial operations, processing invoices and payments, contributing to timely and accurate financial reporting.
Senior Department Assistant
Wachovia Bank
Boynton Beach, FL
10.2007 - 12.2008
- Interacted with a diverse client group via e-mail and telephone
- Monitored appraisers; scheduled for maximum productivity
- Followed up with appraisers and independent contractors to ensure appraisals were completed and submitted in a timely and efficient manner
- Answered calls and handled difficult or non-routine inquiries from internal/external customers
Corporate Client Services
Compass Bank
Sugar Land, TX
04.2001 - 09.2007
- Assisted corporate clients with their phone, fax, or e-mail requests
- Followed up with clients on the new services or products they received
- Trained customers on our treasury products
- Worked with various departments to resolve issues or problems
- Customer Service Coordinator
- Provided customer assistance in person and on the phone
- Accountable for the reconciliation of main cash vault and teller drawer
- Assisted customer service manager with scheduling
- Supervised tellers to ensure smooth and timely customer service
Education
B. S. - Business Management
University of Houston-Downtown
01-2000
Skills
- Payroll processing
- New hire processing
- Time sheet review
- Meeting deadlines
- Processing garnishments
- Telephone and email etiquette
- Exceptionally organized
- Processing wage withholding orders
Summary of Qualifications
- Experience with Multi-State and High Volume Payrolls
- Payroll for 2800 employees Bi-Weekly
- Maintenance of Payroll Related G/L Reconciliation and Journal Entries
- Bilingual: read, write, and speak Spanish
- Proven communication abilities, both oral and written
- Function well independently and as a team member
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
- Self-motivated: able to set effective priorities to meet immediate and long-term deadlines
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Payroll Specialist
Decision HR
12.2024 - Current
Sr. Payroll Specialist
Strategic Employer Services
03.2014 - 12.2024
Vista Host
06.2011 - Current
Office Assistant
Leibman’s
12.2009 - 06.2011
Senior Department Assistant
Wachovia Bank
10.2007 - 12.2008
Corporate Client Services
Compass Bank
04.2001 - 09.2007
B. S. - Business Management
University of Houston-Downtown