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Felix Ramirez

Sylmar,CA

Summary

Payroll professional with extensive experience in payroll processing and compliance. Known for improving payroll accuracy and streamlining processes, consistently ensuring timely and accurate payroll management. Strong collaborator with focus on team synergy and adaptability to changing needs, bringing analytical skills and attention to detail.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Payroll Specialist

Grifols
01.2012 - Current
  • Processed and administered payroll for over 2,500 employees across three companies, including highly compensated employees, ensuring accurate and timely payments in compliance with federal and state regulations
  • Maintained detailed payroll records and prepared comprehensive payroll reports, including gross wages, deductions, and net pay
  • Identified discrepancies and system issues, resulting in significant cost savings and the prevention of employee shortages
  • Resolved payroll discrepancies, investigated employee complaints, and developed and implemented effective payroll policies and procedures
  • Assisted with the annual payroll tax return filing process, supported the administration of employee benefits such as health and retirement plans, prepared monthly journal entries for payroll activities, and collaborated with HR and other departments to ensure the accuracy of payroll information
  • Processed bi-weekly payroll for over 2,000 employees, including off-cycle payrolls as needed
  • Developed and delivered job aids and training for new hires and acquisitions on the eTIME system
  • Validated and audited hours from the timekeeping system
  • Collected and reviewed employee hours, calculating wages for payment
  • Provided job training and mentorship to team members
  • Assisted with tax calculations and filing activities in compliance with IRS regulations
  • Maintained detailed and organized payroll records for future reference
  • Validated reports generated from Pass Thru (SAP/EV5) to ensure accurate HR/payroll data
  • Researched, analyzed, and resolved payroll-related issues promptly
  • Reviewed, responded to, and processed garnishments and liens
  • Processed manual checks daily
  • Collaborated with state and local agencies to apply for IDs
  • Contributed to the department's success by performing additional duties and acting as a backup for other payroll specialists as needed
  • Partnered with ADP and eTIME Managed Payroll Service Team as required
  • Conducted monthly audits of tax information, new hire payments, and time and attendance profiles
  • Corrected and updated data in SAP and/or EV5, including W-4s, direct deposits, pay rules, PTO accrual profiles, terminal groups, and time zones
  • Analyzed and resolved employee inquiries with minimal supervision
  • Ensured accurate W-2s for employees
  • Provided superior customer service to internal and external
  • Managed payroll processes for expatriates and inpatriates
  • Created and distributed payroll-related reports to managers and other departments as requested
  • Responded to inquiries and requests from external agencies
  • Reviewed and provided suggestions on policies and procedures based on state regulations
  • Assisted the department in moving from paper checks to electronic deposits and paperless statements saving x amount of $
  • Acted as a resource and provided leadership to payroll specialists
  • Performed gross-up calculations
  • Reviewed and confirmed uncashed checks for filing and remittance to the states (escheat process)
  • Processed relocation amounts received from third parties
  • Handled amendments as needed
  • Conducted quarterly reviews and reports for both internal partners and external agencies

Education

Associate of Arts -

Los Angeles Mission College, Sylmar, CA

Skills

  • Payroll accounting
  • Payroll training
  • Employee relations
  • Recordkeeping requirements

Bi-weekly payroll processing

ADP

Payroll auditing

Garnishment processing

Telephone and email etiquette

Payroll processing

Meeting deadlines

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Software

Excell

Work Preference

Work Type

Full Time

Work Location

HybridOn-SiteRemote

Important To Me

Work from home option

Timeline

Senior Payroll Specialist - Grifols
01.2012 - Current
Los Angeles Mission College - Associate of Arts,

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