Estrella Ochoa
La Joya,TX
Summary
Detail-oriented Payroll Clerk with over 25 years of experience in processing payroll and managing employee inquiries. Committed to accuracy and compliance, ensuring timely payroll execution while providing exceptional customer service. Accomplished with strong understanding of payroll procedures, tax regulations and benefits administration. Highly organized, detail-oriented, and efficient at work.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Payroll Clerk
La Joya ISD
La Joya, TX
01.2009 - Current
- Processed payroll for all employees with high accuracy and timely execution.
- Maintained comprehensive knowledge of federal, state, and local payroll regulations to ensure compliance.
- Collaboration with HR for new or existing employees changes to be approved and process
- Assisted new hires with onboarding paperwork related to direct deposit setup, W-4, and any other questions
- Provided exceptional customer service by directly addressing employee inquiries regarding payroll
- Managed garnishments and levies in accordance with legal requirements, ensuring proper withholding from employee wages and process payments.
- Completed payroll accurately and timely to meet Payroll deadlines dates
- Post Payroll to Finance
- Assist in completing Verification of Employee Form
Transportation Payroll Clerk
La Joya ISD
La Joya, TX
09.2001 - 12.2008
- Collaborated with HR current FTE's list
- Responded to employee inquiries to clarify payroll issues regarding their hours paid
- Processed new hire procedures of the department and set them up in the time clock
- Verified timekeeping records and handled any discrepancies with employees hours/absences/FMLA/WC
- Issued paychecks every other Friday to every employee in the department
- Submit Timesheets to Payroll dept. on due dates
- Help and ensure the Transportation employee's complete the Family Medical Leave Absence Form
- Complete Discretionary Leave Absence Form
Transportation Bus Shop Clerk
La Joya ISD
La Joya
10.2000 - 08.2001
- Maintained inventory accuracy of cleaning supplies for all Bus Drivers/Aides
- Order the Fuel for the district vehicles
- Process Repair/Maintenance Forms Vehicle Updates
- Prepare PO for items not available in warehouse to order
- Prepare and setup Safety Meetings
- Initiate and program MegaTronics Fuel key for each vehicle and driver
Education
High School Diploma -
South Texas College
McAllen, TXHigh School Diploma -
La Joya High School
La Joya05-1995
Skills
- Data entry
- Payroll processing
- Payroll inquiries
- Team player
- Direct deposit setup
- Filing
- New employee onboarding
- Wage verification
- Always eager to learn
- Excellent communicator
Timeline
Payroll Clerk
La Joya ISD
01.2009 - Current
Transportation Payroll Clerk
La Joya ISD
09.2001 - 12.2008
Transportation Bus Shop Clerk
La Joya ISD
10.2000 - 08.2001
High School Diploma -
South Texas College
High School Diploma -
La Joya High School