Heather Dewees
Reno,NV
Summary
Payroll Manager focused on maintaining compliance of payroll operations while adhering to deadlines and solving diverse company and employee problems. Skilled in processing deductions, leave, garnishments and liabilities. Familiar with recordkeeping and reporting requirements.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Payroll & Human Resource Manager
MARK TANNER CONSTRUCTION, INC
Minden, NV
04.2020 - 11.2023
- Employee Relations, Processed payroll for 100+ employees, Work Comp, Benefit Enrollments, Accounting, OSHA
Payroll Accountant
VIA SEATING, INC
Sparks, NV
12.2019 - 03.2020
- Processed payroll for 150 employees, Processed monthly invoices for benefits, Create monthly G/L, Work Comp Audit, Benefit Enrollment, ACA Compliance, Temporary Employee needs, AP
Payroll Consultant
EPISOURCE
Gardena, CA
08.2019 - 10.2019
- Process payroll for 1000+ employees, Time cards, Taxes, Monthly, quarterly, yearly reports, Create monthly G/L
Payroll Manager
YAMAHA MOTORSPORTS
Cypress, CA
04.2019 - 07.2019
- Processed payroll for 1500+ employees, Manage 401K benefits, Responded to Unemployment and Disability claims, Monthly invoices for benefits, Processed payroll for Japanese Expat employees, Internal I-9 audit, Create monthly G/L
Payroll Manager
TROJAN BATTERY
Santa Fe Springs, CA
02.2019 - 04.2019
- Processed payroll bi-weekly for 1700+ employees, Ensured accuracy of changes inputted, Responded to Unemployment and Disability claims, Processed month end, Oversee payroll process, Processed monthly G/L for Accounting Department, Implemented new procedures and processes to balance two payroll systems, ADP to Workday implementation
Payroll Supervisor
UNITED PACIFIC
Long Beach, CA
04.2017 - 02.2019
- Responsible for running and managing the bi-weekly payroll process accurately and timely for 3000+ employees, Respond to any payroll inquiries in a timely manner, including garnishments, tax levies, etc., Implementing in Time and Attendance software, Report writing, Minimum wage impact, Manage Year End payroll tasks
Payroll Specialist
MOFFATT & NICHOL
Long Beach, CA
10.2016 - 02.2017
- Responsible for payroll of 650+ employees Bi-weekly using ADP, US, Canada, Panama, Chile, Colombia, Brazil, UK, Process and issue employee paychecks and statements of earnings and deductions, Respond to employee inquiries regarding deductions, benefits, withholding's, Process 401k deductions, contributions, disbursements
Payroll Coordinator
CALOPTIMA
Orange, CA
04.2016 - 06.2016
- Processed payroll for 600+ employees weekly, Process and issue employee paychecks and statements of earnings and deductions, Compute wages, deductions, and enter data into the system, Review time cards, and wage computation to reconcile payroll discrepancies, Verify attendance, hours worked, and pay adjustments, Conduct verification of employment, Process garnishments
Payroll and Benefits Specialist
IPS CORPORATION
Compton, CA
07.2015 - 01.2016
- Processed payroll for 300+ employees weekly using Paycom, Ensure the accuracy of accounts receivable invoices: insurance, 401k, staffing agency, Process and issue employee paychecks and statements of earnings and deductions, Compute wages, deductions, and enter data into the system, Review time cards, and wage computation to reconcile payroll discrepancies, Verify attendance, hours worked, and pay adjustments, Process on-boarding related paperwork, Prepare or maintain employment records related to events such as hiring, termination, leaves, transfers, or promotions, using human resources management system software
Payroll Administrator
TWINING, INC
Long Beach, CA
05.2014 - 04.2015
- Processed payroll for 200+ union employees, Review time sheets, prevailing wage, work charts, wage computation, and other information to detect and reconcile payroll discrepancies, Certified Payroll, Ensured all employees are up-to-date with safety quizzes and checks, OSHA compliance
Payroll Supervisor/Accounts Payable
James Howard An Accountancy Corp
Mission Viejo, CA
04.2006 - 05.2014
- Processed payroll for 3000+ employees weekly, bi-weekly, and semi-monthly using Creative Solutions, Supervise the work of employees to ensure adherence to quality standards, deadlines, and proper procedures, correcting errors or problems, Implement departmental policies, procedures, and service standards in conjunction with management, Process garnishments, and VOE, Train or instruct employees in job duties or company policies or arrange for training to be provided, Interpret and communicate work procedures and company policies to staff, Consult with managers or other personnel to resolve problems in areas such as equipment performance, output quality, or work schedules, Resolve customer complaints or answer customers' questions regarding policies and procedures
Education
High School Diploma -
Los Alamitos High School
Vocational School Certificate -
University of Nevada - Reno
Skills
- Pre-Employment Screening
- Recruitment
- Talent Management
- Detail Oriented
- Team Collaboration
- Staff Management
- Documentation and Reporting
- Customer Relationship Management
- Conflict Resolution
- Status Updates
- Creative Thinking
- Phone and Email Etiquette
- ERP Software
- Relationship Building
Certification
HR Certificate
Desired Salary
$48.00 hourly (Approx. $100,000 annually) or more
Desired Job Location
Nevada
Desired Job Type
None Specified, None Specified, Any, Any, No, No, No
Drivers License
Regular Drivers License (Class C)
Job Skills
125 skill(s)
Tools And Technology
160 Technology 7 Tools
Typing Speed
60 + wpm
Desired Occupation
Human Resources Managers
Security Clearance
No Clearance
Languages
English / Very Well
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Payroll & Human Resource Manager
MARK TANNER CONSTRUCTION, INC
04.2020 - 11.2023
Payroll Accountant
VIA SEATING, INC
12.2019 - 03.2020
Payroll Consultant
EPISOURCE
08.2019 - 10.2019
Payroll Manager
YAMAHA MOTORSPORTS
04.2019 - 07.2019
Payroll Manager
TROJAN BATTERY
02.2019 - 04.2019
Payroll Supervisor
UNITED PACIFIC
04.2017 - 02.2019
Payroll Specialist
MOFFATT & NICHOL
10.2016 - 02.2017
Payroll Coordinator
CALOPTIMA
04.2016 - 06.2016
Payroll and Benefits Specialist
IPS CORPORATION
07.2015 - 01.2016
Payroll Administrator
TWINING, INC
05.2014 - 04.2015
Payroll Supervisor/Accounts Payable
James Howard An Accountancy Corp
04.2006 - 05.2014
High School Diploma -
Los Alamitos High School
Vocational School Certificate -
University of Nevada - Reno
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