Janéy Rosario
Carneys Point,USA
Summary
Payroll Manager with over 15 years of progressive payroll and human resources experience managing complex multi-state payroll operations for organizations ranging from 100 to over 3,000 employees. Extensive expertise in payroll compliance, payroll tax administration, HRIS implementation, benefits administration, audits, employee relations, and process improvement. Recognized for exceptional accuracy, confidentiality, leadership, and delivering compliant payroll operations in fast-paced environments.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Payroll Manager
VisionQuest National, LTD
09.2023 - Current
- Manage and process multi-state payroll utilizing Rippling for exempt and non-exempt employees.
- Ensure accurate and timely payroll processing in compliance with federal, state, and local wage and hour laws.
- Administer employee benefits, deductions, garnishments, tax withholding, and final pay requirements.
- Process new hires, terminations, promotions, compensation changes, and other employee lifecycle transactions.
- Manage payroll tax compliance, state registrations, and payroll audits.
- Partner with Human Resources, Benefits, Accounting, and Finance to ensure payroll accuracy and compliance.
- Research and resolve complex payroll discrepancies and employee inquiries.
- Prepare payroll journals, reconciliations, reporting, and general ledger support.
- Maintain payroll records and confidential employee information.
- Support annual processes including W-2s, year-end reconciliation, audits, and payroll tax reporting.
- Develop and improve payroll processes, internal controls, and standard operating procedures.
- Ensure compliance with FLSA, FMLA, state wage laws, multi-state payroll regulations, and company policies.
- Utilize Rippling HRIS and Payroll to manage payroll processing, employee records, reporting, benefits administration, and compliance.
Payroll Accountant
AvantStay, Inc.
09.2021 - 09.2023
- Startup company - Process exempt and non-exempt semi-monthly payroll for approximately 600 employees in multi-states utilizing ADP Workforce Now
- Prepare and maintain accurate records and reports of payroll transactions
- Review payroll processing systems to verify accuracy of salaries, benefits, garnishments, taxes, and other deductions
- Enforce compliance with federal, state and local payroll, wage and hour laws and best practices
- Onboard, offboard, and update employee changes. Utilize E-Verify in the pre-employment stage
- Set up SUI's and SIT's for new states
- Process payment to international consultants via Bill.com
- Held responsibility for the HRIS and Payroll software Implementations
- Handle monthly bank reconciliations.
Payroll Manager
Dassault Falcon Jet
New Castle, DE
06.2020 - 09.2022
- Managed and processed biweekly and semi-monthly payroll for approximately 550 employees utilizing ADP Workforce Now and E-Time
- Prepared and maintained accurate records and reports of payroll transactions
- Ensured compliance with federal, state, and local payroll, wage, and tax laws
- Handled accounting duties such as accounts receivable and payable functions, including daily cash reconciliation and invoice generation.
- Utilized Bill.com, Corridor, and NetSuite for accounting functions
- Processed monthly, quarterly, and annual gross taxes for multiple states
- Managed all administrative duties and inventory counts.
- Facilitated closure of company due to unsuccessful union negotiations
Payroll Supervisor
Rockford Center
Newark, DE
09.2019 - 06.2020
- Responsible for processing employee payroll biweekly for approximately 400 employees utilizing KRONOS and Lawson
- Supervised, trained, and coached the Payroll Coordinator
- Resolved payroll related employee questions and concerns
- Processed and submitted monthly department of revenue reports to the state
- Responsible for Accounts Payables utilizing McKesson and Citrix
- Reviewed each invoice for accuracy, reasonableness, and correctness, allocating invoices to the correct account and department, as well as acquiring appropriate approvals of invoices.
HR/Payroll Manager
South Jersey Bakery
West Deptford, NJ
01.2018 - 08.2019
- Process weekly payroll and manage all payroll responsibilities for approximately 125 employees utilizing ADP Workforce Now
- Generate and distribute all payroll reports weekly to the CEO, VP, Plant Manager, and Production Managers
- Responsible for recruiting, interviewing, and onboarding new hires
- Responsible for terminating employees, entering garnishments per federal and state laws and regulations
- Managed all supply ordering for the office
- Conduct new hire orientation
- Establish new employee files and ensure employment rules are in federal, and state governmental compliance
- Handle all verifications of employment
- Responsible for employee health and dental benefits
- Generate invoices for vendor and client payments
- Handle all accident and worker's compensation claims.
Regional Payroll and Compliance Supervisor
Integrity Staffing Solutions
Swedesboro, NJ
08.2014 - 01.2018
- Supervised and processed weekly payroll for approximately 3000 employees for multiple branches within the region utilizing ADP, Bullhorn, and TempWorks
- Perform daily audits and QC new hire paperwork and I9's for all new applicants to ensure compliance
- Responsible for AP as well as AR which includes invoices, payments, garnishments, and verification of employment.
- Updated payroll records such as direct deposits, pay rates and bill rates, exemptions, and records of employment
- Planned and executed compliance audits to check company policies, procedures and controls.
Human Resources Administrator
Macfadden, Federal Government
Washington DC
03.2013 - 07.2014
- Managed all human resource documentation, including new hire letters, employee contracts and corporate policies and procedures.
- Supervised onboarding process for newly hired employees, including distribution of all paperwork.
- Audit reports for Human Resources and Accounting
- Volunteered as a Warden for the company in cases of emergencies
- Work with Bullhorn and Taleo for recruiting and payroll
- Assisted with the production of proposal for Business Development department
- Leveraged internal HR databases to organize and maintain personnel records, enter employee data and update previous data.
Human Resources Administrator
Nordstrom
Richmond, VA
07.2005 - 03.2013
- Managed all human resource documentation, including new hire letters, employee contracts and corporate policies and procedures.
- Regularly updated HR databases to reflect employee information, changes in benefits and other details.
- Built and developed lasting relationships with employees, peers, upper management and outside vendors.
- Supervised onboarding process for newly hired employees, including distribution of all paperwork.
- Processed payroll utilizing ADP
- Scheduled or conducted new employee orientations.
- Conducted exit interviews and completed employment termination paperwork.
Education
Bachelor's Degree - Business, Human Resource Management
Oakland University
Rochester, MISpanish Certificate -
Penn Foster College
Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) – Expected 2026 -
PayrollOrg
Skills
- ADP Workforce Now
- QuickBooks
- KRONOS
- Rippling
- Taleo
- TriNet
- Paylocity
- Ceridian/Powerpay
- Bullhorn
- McKesson
- Citrix
- TempWorks
- NetSuite
- Lawson
- Corridor
- BambooHR
- AP/AR Experience
- Canadian Payroll
Timeline
Payroll Manager
VisionQuest National, LTD
09.2023 - Current
Payroll Accountant
AvantStay, Inc.
09.2021 - 09.2023
Payroll Manager
Dassault Falcon Jet
06.2020 - 09.2022
Payroll Supervisor
Rockford Center
09.2019 - 06.2020
HR/Payroll Manager
South Jersey Bakery
01.2018 - 08.2019
Regional Payroll and Compliance Supervisor
Integrity Staffing Solutions
08.2014 - 01.2018
Human Resources Administrator
Macfadden, Federal Government
03.2013 - 07.2014
Human Resources Administrator
Nordstrom
07.2005 - 03.2013
Bachelor's Degree - Business, Human Resource Management
Oakland University
Spanish Certificate -
Penn Foster College
Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) – Expected 2026 -
PayrollOrg