Griselda Montemayor-Rivera
City of Denton
Dallas,TX
1
Language
21
years of professional experience
Dynamic Payroll Coordinator with a proven track record at the City of Denton, enhancing payroll efficiency through process improvements and software implementation. Skilled in bi-weekly payroll processing and compliance, while fostering strong employee relations. Recognized for reducing payroll errors and ensuring accurate disbursements, contributing to a seamless payroll experience.
Work History
Human Resources Coordinator
7 Years 7 Months- Coordinated recruitment efforts, ensuring timely communication with candidates and hiring managers.
- Assisted in onboarding processes, enhancing employee integration and experience.
- Managed employee records, maintaining accuracy and confidentiality in HRIS systems.
- Supported benefits administration, facilitating employee inquiries regarding health and wellness programs.
- Collaborated on employee engagement initiatives, promoting a positive workplace culture.
- Implemented training programs, increasing staff knowledge of company policies and procedures.
- Developed internal HR communications, ensuring employees were informed of policy changes and resources available.
- Maintained human resources information system and kept employee files up to date and accurate.
- Conducted new employee onboarding and provided ongoing orientation training.
- Supported HR functions with emphasis on record keeping, data entry, and general HR tasks.
- Reviewed human resources paperwork for accuracy and completeness.
- Coordinated onboarding processes, providing new hires with a smooth transition into the company culture.
- Coordinated and administered employee health insurance and retirement plans.
- Handled employee inquiries and complaints regarding policy and benefits issues.
- Explained employee compensation, benefits, schedules, working conditions, and promotion opportunities.
- Managed benefits administration, ensuring timely enrollment and accurate recordkeeping.
- Complied with labor laws and regulations while managing payroll functions efficiently.
Payroll Coordinator
12 Years- Processed bi-weekly payroll for all city employees, ensuring accuracy and compliance with regulations.
- Maintained payroll records and files, facilitating audits and data retrieval as needed.
- Assisted in resolving payroll discrepancies by coordinating with department heads and employees.
- Utilized payroll software to input data and generate reports for management review.
- Implemented process improvements that streamlined payroll operations, enhancing efficiency.
- Trained new staff on payroll policies, procedures, and system functionalities to ensure consistency.
- Led initiatives to enhance compliance with tax regulations through regular updates and training sessions.
- Collaborated with HR to align payroll practices with employee benefits administration for seamless integration.
- Verified and submitted timekeeping information for accurate and efficient payroll processing.
- Completed bi-weekly payroll for Number employees.
- Reduced payroll errors by diligently auditing employee timecards and promptly addressing discrepancies.
- Managed year-end processes including W-2 distribution, ensuring timely delivery to employees and compliance with IRS guidelines.
- Streamlined payroll processing by implementing efficient data entry and verification procedures.
- Collaborated with HR department to maintain accurate employee records, ensuring seamless integration with the payroll system.
- Partnered with external auditors during periodic reviews, providing necessary documentation to ensure clean audit results related to payroll transactions.
- Maintained confidentiality of sensitive employee information by adhering to strict data protection policies and procedures.
- Maintained compliance with federal and state regulations by staying up-to-date on labor laws and tax codes related to payroll.
- Implemented a new payroll software system that increased efficiency in processing times and reduced manual workload for the team.
- Investigated payroll variances and employee claims to resolve discrepancies and balance financial records.
- Ensured accurate payroll disbursements by closely monitoring tax deductions, benefit deductions, and garnishments.
- Coordinated efforts between multiple departments during company-wide initiatives affecting employee compensation, such as merit increase or bonus payouts programs implementation.
Education
High School Diploma
Skills
Bi-weekly payroll processing
Leading teams
Data entry
Recordkeeping skills
Employee relations
Payroll processing
Project management
Payroll auditing
Benefits administration
Documentation requirements
Due diligence
Process improvements
Recordkeeping requirements
Coordinating projects
Compliance
Proficient in software
Tax compliance
Documentation expertise
Accounting
Reporting expertise
Mathematics
Regulatory compliance
Tax law
Strength in research
Coordinating W2s
Reporting
Internal audit procedures
Payroll software proficiency
System migrations
Garnishment processing
Year-end activities
Bi-weekly payroll management
Payroll administration experience
Telephone and email etiquette
New hire processing
Financial reports
Accounts receivable
Exceptional Microsoft Excel skills
Journal entry preparation
Accounts payable
Exceptionally organized
Meeting deadlines
General ledger
Interpersonal and written communication
Processing garnishments
Skilled in software
Office systems management
Processing wage withholding orders
Payroll administration
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Payroll Coordinator
City of Denton
09.2003 - 09.2015Read More
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Trinity Industries
05.1994 - 12.2001Read More
Del Rio High
High School Diploma
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