Gia Bascom
The Bronx,NY
Summary
Successful HR leader with solid record of accomplishment in benefits management and compensation structuring. Good vendor relations, program leadership and analytical problem-solving abilities. Specialized in payroll/benefits operations. Forward-thinking project management specialist confident in leading team members, managing schedules and coordinating resources. Keeps projects on-track with decisive supervision and quick problem-solving. Persuasive in communicating and negotiating with internal team members, vendors and other stakeholders.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Payroll and Benefits Manager
Nebraskaland
01.2023 - Current
- Administers the activities relating to the company payroll, benefits and HRIS processing including implementing and monitoring (e.g., performing internal audit and control procedures to ensure that all wages and taxes are accurate)
- Managed the company’s payroll, benefits and HRIS administration
- Enabled organizational compliance with state/federal regulations by developing & implementing payroll policies for 9+ locations
- Process payroll for hourly, salaried, and seasonal employees; including reviewing and importing hours from time and attendance system, entering tax and direct deposit information, administering regulatory requirements, e.g., garnishments, tax levies, support orders, and other adjustments to pay as necessary
- Administer online COBRA, enrollments/changes, Evidence of Insurability Form (EOI)
- Implement and maintain payroll best practices to improve efficiency and consult with the HR leader to improve payroll and Paycom processes
- Report tax changes to Paycom and confirm changes made in system
- Maintain/update employee records in Paycom and ensure all information required for compliance reporting is available
- Ensure the time and attendance policy and paid leave policy are applied properly for all employees
- Produce scheduled and ad-hoc reports pertaining to payroll and human resources requirements
- Actively participate in ongoing upgrades and implementation of Paycom system
- Benefits Administer all employee benefit programs including enrollments and terminations
- Collaborate on benefit renewal process including but not limited to new EDI set up, vendor change management, Paylocity benefit change updates
- Coordinate with Talent Acquisition manager to process new employees and present benefits information, ensuring employees gain an understanding of benefit plans and enrollment provisions
- Collaborate on the annual open enrollment period
- This includes preparation (or revision) and distribution of materials, conducting meetings to communicate changes to employees, arranging for on-site representation by providers, and processing changes within deadlines
- Plan, conduct and report results of audits to ensure all enrollments are accurate for each employee
- Addresses benefit inquiries to ensure timely and accurate resolutions
- Maintains contact with employees and beneficiaries to facilitate proper and complete utilization of benefits for all employees
- Processes monthly bills from providers
- Review billings for accuracy and report any discrepancies
- Coordinate with third party administrator to manage disability claims according to the plan, as needed
- Manages workers compensation claims, OSHA log and monthly safety reporting
- Maintain complete electronic employee personnel files, records and other documentation for employees, including adding and updating employment status changes and maintaining timely and accurate files
- Prepare statistical summaries and reports from Paylocity involving payroll information, performance management, demographic data and other employee data, requiring knowledge of the various Human Resources team
- Assists to maintain data integrity in systems by running queries and analyzing data and reviewing source documents for accuracy and completion of data input
- Generates files/reports such as annual non-discrimination testing for benefits plans, annual reports, as well as other special and ad hoc reports as requested.
Senior Payroll Specialist
Dnata Catering
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Managed payroll for over 1000 Employees hourly and salaried employees
- Calculated overtime, vacation sick hours and other categories of time
- Kept operations in compliance with requirements by applying knowledge of applicable regulations, legal statutes and tax code information
- Prepared physical checks for employees and check stubs for those receiving direct deposits of funds
- Generated relevant paperwork and payroll reports
- Onboarded new employees in time reporting and payroll systems
- Updated and reconciled retirement, tax and health care accounts Monitored vacation accrual
- Maintained annual and monthly budgets
- Followed all IRS guidelines and state regulations when submitting payroll taxes
- Corrected payroll transactions by voiding checks and issuing stop payment orders
- Enforced established payroll-related policies, procedures and regulations and adherence to company and governmental policies
- Enabled organizational compliance with state/federal regulations by developing & implementing payroll policies for 9+ locations
- Provided accurate information for GM and Statical reporting.
HVAC Project Manager
Mechanical Installation Corp, NY
01.2017 - 01.2022
- Oversaw end-to-end project management functions in a fast-paced environment
- Compile and present projects progress reports to internal and external stakeholders
- Facilitate with schedule management and assigned tasks to internal teams
- Supervise all pre -construction activities, including submittals, bulk buyouts, RFI’s etc
- Get quotes and put together requests for purchase and buying material
- Administer job spending and cost throughout project
- Manage, schedule, and log all testing and all other check list procedures
- Price and manage work order changes and AIA’s
- Optimized project completion efficiency while reducing project duration by executing robust corrective action plans
- Enabled projects’ early coordination to avoid issues by identifying project interfaces among multiple scopes.
Payroll Manager
Mechanical Installation Corp, NY
01.2017 - 01.2022
- Spearhead multifaceted organizational payroll operations in a performance-driven environment
- Coordinate financial and accounting processes for organization to ensure payroll/benefit reporting activities’ time-efficient accuracy, cost-effectiveness, and business sensitivity
- Post time-efficient payments and resolve billing discrepancies by closely monitoring accounts
- Ensured optimal accuracy in data for payroll processing database by calculating overtime, vacation, and sick hours
- Enabled organizational compliance with state/federal regulations by developing & implementing payroll policies
- Led payroll conversion/integration for newly acquired and formed organizations.
Social Service Administrative Assistant
Community Resource Centre, ON
01.2016 - 01.2017
Optical Assistant/ Front Desk Receptionist
FYI Doctors-Dr. Winston KOO & Associates, ON
01.2010 - 01.2016
Education
Bachelor of Arts in English -
Ryerson
01.2012
Skills
- Accounting & Payroll Management
- Crisis Management/Risk Assessment
- Capital Structure & Due Diligence
- Investment & Cash Management
- Cross-functional Collaboration
- Accounts Payables & Receivables
- Project & Program Management
- Corporate & Business Strategies
- Financial Reporting & Analysis
- Worker’s Compensation Audits
- Mergers & Acquisitions
- Budget Development
- Contract Management
- Cash flow Planning
- Benefits Management
- Bookkeeping
- ADP
- ProCore
- QuickBook
- Adobe Acrobat
- Construction Management Software
- Project Management Software
- Adobe InDesign
- Adobe Photoshop
- Adobe Illustrator
- Microsoft Project
- Google Docs
- Google Suite
- Forecasting
- Workday Accounting software
- Pivot tables
- Performance Management
- HR Program Development
- HR Information Systems
- Account Servicing Abilities
Certification
- Accounts Payable Specialist
- OSHA 30
- OSHA 10
Timeline
Payroll and Benefits Manager
Nebraskaland
01.2023 - Current
Senior Payroll Specialist
Dnata Catering
01.2021 - 01.2022
HVAC Project Manager
Mechanical Installation Corp, NY
01.2017 - 01.2022
Payroll Manager
Mechanical Installation Corp, NY
01.2017 - 01.2022
Social Service Administrative Assistant
Community Resource Centre, ON
01.2016 - 01.2017
Optical Assistant/ Front Desk Receptionist
FYI Doctors-Dr. Winston KOO & Associates, ON
01.2010 - 01.2016
Bachelor of Arts in English -
Ryerson
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