Jeffrey Vargas
HR - Personnel/Payroll
Sacramento,CA
Summary
Dynamic HR Payroll & Personnel Technician with over 18 years of extensive experience with the State of California and the California State University, Sacramento, excelling in payroll processing and auditing. Proven ability to implement efficient systems, enhance team collaboration, and ensure compliance with regulations. Recognized for analytical skills and effective communication, contributing to improved accuracy and streamlined operations in high-pressure environments.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Payroll Technician III
California State University, Sacramento-Sac State, HR/Payroll Services
Sacramento, CA
05.2017 - 08.2025
- Assisted in the development of training materials for new hires, ensuring a smooth onboarding process for incoming Payroll Technicians.
- Safeguarded sensitive employee information by maintaining strict confidentiality protocols within the Payroll department.
- Facilitated positive change within the Payroll team by contributing ideas for continuous improvement initiatives during staff meetings.
- Collaborated with external State Agencies for efficient payroll and personnel processing and ensure accurate deductions from employee paychecks.
- I serve as a technical expert for the most difficult payroll and personnel transactions.
- Ensured accurate payroll calculations for over 200 employees through meticulous data entry and verification.
- Implemented a new timekeeping system that improved timesheet accuracy and reduced manual entry errors.
- Provided comprehensive support to colleagues during peak periods or absences, ensuring uninterrupted workflow in the Payroll department.
- Successfully transitioned between multiple payroll systems during software updates, adapting quickly to new processes.
Senior Payroll Specialist
California State Controller's Office-SCO, PPSD
Sacramento, CA
06.2008 - 04.2017
- Partnered with 23 CSU Campus Payroll teams to process payroll into the State Controller's system seamlessly.
- Uploaded varied payroll transactions into computer system and made adjustments to create accurate employment history database for payroll processing functions.
- Collaborated with HR to maintain up-to-date employee records, facilitating accurate paycheck calculations.
- Provided training for junior staff members on proper payroll practices, fostering professional growth within the department.
- Adjusted tax withholdings according to employee requests while adhering to federal regulations thus avoiding penalties or fines.
Personnel Specialist
California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation-CDCR, Human Resources Headquarters
Sacramento, CA
02.2007 - 06.2008
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of employment laws, ensuring company-wide compliance with applicable regulations affecting HR operations.
- Managed payroll processing for Correctional Institution employees, ensuring timely payments and accurate deductions.
- Researched options and mandates to enable proper implementation of personnel procedures.
- Streamlined personnel record-keeping processes, resulting in improved efficiency and data accuracy.
- Initiated and maintained personnel and employee-related files and records and established archives to support internal audits.
Education
High School Diploma -
Hiram W. Johnson - West Campus
Sacramento, CA06-1991
Skills
- Processing garnishments
- Analytical skills
- Multitasking Abilities
- Effective communication
- Organization and prioritization
- Reliability
- Critical thinking
- Payroll auditing
- Payroll processing
- Customer service
- Time and attendance systems
- Teamwork
Timeline
Payroll Technician III
California State University, Sacramento-Sac State, HR/Payroll Services
05.2017 - 08.2025
Senior Payroll Specialist
California State Controller's Office-SCO, PPSD
06.2008 - 04.2017
Personnel Specialist
California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation-CDCR, Human Resources Headquarters
02.2007 - 06.2008
High School Diploma -
Hiram W. Johnson - West Campus
2023 Peer to Peer award for Customer Engagement
Presented by the Administrative and Business Affairs division of Sac State to employees who deserve recognition for outstanding work.