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Fernando Contreras

Murfreesboro ,TN

Summary

Highly communicative Payroll Specialist promoting more than fours years of expertise in auditing payroll data and processing garnishments. An action-oriented professional with skills in ADP processing. Offering talents in cultivating lasting relationships, resolving issues quickly and identifying mistakes on time sheets. Knowledgeable Payroll Officer adept at overseeing payroll, documentation and reporting functions. Managed payroll activities for 500 employees in fast-paced environment and consistently completed payroll runs without delays. High-level technical skills and attention to detail leading to optimum outcomes.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Payroll Specialist

Highland Industrial Staffing
07.2017 - Current
  • Performed calculations in overtime, vacation and sick hours to provide accurate data to payroll processing database.
  • Verified and submitted timekeeping information for accurate and efficient payroll processing.
  • Generated paper checks for employees and printed stubs for associates who received direct deposits to complete payroll distribution.
  • Managed payroll data entry and processing for 500 employees to comply with predetermined company guidelines.
  • Reviewed time records for 500 employees to verify accuracy of information.
  • Documented and processed all garnishments for bankruptcies, student loans and child support orders.
  • Researched payroll errors and processed payments for federal and state taxes, social security, Medicare, and various employee deductions, annuity contributions and retirement plan withholdings.
  • Managed payroll for organization of 500 personnel.
  • Calculated payroll deductions by accurately using Isolved and processed payroll to meet preset requirements.
  • Offered payroll-related subject matter expertise to management and employees to resolve payroll discrepancies.
  • Checked figures, postings and accounting documents for correct entry, mathematical accuracy and proper coding.
  • Verified on-time submission of payroll taxes and within constraints of Internal Revenue Service.

Recruiter Specialist

Alliance HR
04.2015 - 07.2017

As a recruiter for Alliance HR I was in charge of screening applications and select qualified candidates, schedule interviews, run backgrounds, Drug test, Everify, I9, orientation on job facilities and also attending interviews with managers.

  • Leveraged social media platforms and online job boards to advertise open positions and engage with potential candidates.
  • Followed up with notable applicants sourced via industry-specific pipelines, events and job fairs.
  • Conducted 12 recruiting events per month to grow passive talent pipeline to prepare for future hiring needs.

Delivery Driver/Inside Sales Representative

SIesta Living
03.2014 - 07.2015
  • Answered customers' questions regarding products, prices, and availability.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge of available products to best serve customers and maximize sales potential.
  • Managed friendly and professional customer interactions.
  • Set up new accounts, established customer credit and set up payment methods.
  • Prepared and submitted reports to keep management informed of sales activities and progress.
  • Utilized data and analytics to identify target markets and understand customer needs.

Education

No Degree -

Motlow State Community College
Smyrna, TN

High School Diploma -

Smyrna High School
Smyrna, TN
05.2009

Skills

  • Sage 50 Accounting
  • Tax Law Compliance
  • Kronos Workforce Payroll
  • Benefits Administration
  • Vacation and Sick Leave Tracking
  • Time Tracking and Review
  • Pay Adjustments
  • Intuit QuickBooks
  • Workers Compensation
  • Data Imports
  • Payroll Computation
  • Direct Deposit Processing
  • I-9 Documentation
  • Payroll Verification
  • Payroll Policies and Procedures
  • Data Auditing Assistance

Timeline

Payroll Specialist

Highland Industrial Staffing
07.2017 - Current

Recruiter Specialist

Alliance HR
04.2015 - 07.2017

Delivery Driver/Inside Sales Representative

SIesta Living
03.2014 - 07.2015

No Degree -

Motlow State Community College

High School Diploma -

Smyrna High School
Fernando Contreras