Jennifer Garcia
Payroll & Payroll Tax Compliance Specialist
Parker,AZ
Summary
Experienced payroll and tax compliance professional with 12+ years in multi-state payroll processing and tax administration. Demonstrated ability to ensure accuracy and compliance using platforms such as Dayforce and Paycom. Recent HR roles improved capabilities in managing employee data and payroll workflows. Seeking a long-term payroll position to utilize comprehensive payroll knowledge.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Facilities Administrative Assistant
BlueWater Resort & Casino
07.2024 - Current
- Support the Director of Facilities with operational planning, budgeting, and compliance.
- Prepare HR-related files for new hires, contractors, and tribal compliance.
- Coordinate purchase orders, work orders, and weekly reporting.
- Ensure documentation aligns with federal, state, and tribal requirements.
- Manage employee documentation workflows connected to payroll onboarding and compliance.
HR Administrative Assistant
Colorado River Indian Tribes
09.2023 - 07.2024
- Processed personnel action requests and maintained employee compliance files.
- Assisted HR Director and Generalists with onboarding documentation and employee inquiries.
- Verified and organized employee data used in payroll setups and HRIS workflows.
- Created ID badges and maintained sensitive employee records.
- Coordinated documents impacting payroll eligibility, deductions, and employment status changes.
Senior Payroll Specialist / Coordinator
Temp Services
08.2022 - 08.2023
- Processed multi-state payroll and managed time/attendance systems for multiple client groups.
- Ensured adherence to federal and state tax regulations and managed payroll tax payments.
- Prepared payroll reporting for HR and Finance; supported internal and external audits.
- Delivered support on payroll and tax inquiries with a high degree of accuracy.
Payroll Specialist / Payroll Tax Specialist
Multiple Clients
01.2017 - 01.2023
- Supported companies across industries with payroll administration, tax compliance, HR support, and audit preparation.
Payroll Specialist
Plexcity LLC
04.2020 - 08.2021
- Processed payroll for 26 credit unions, ensuring accuracy and regulatory compliance.
- Administered PTO, overtime, and other wage programs.
- Reconciled payroll liabilities to the general ledger and created monthly accrual reports.
- Submitted payroll tax payments and maintained IRS compliance.
Tax Compliance Specialist
Payroll Tax Management
04.2017 - 08.2019
- Ensured compliance with federal, state, and local payroll tax requirements.
- Processed quarterly and annual payroll tax filings.
- Resolved payroll tax discrepancies and employee tax issues.
- Supported audits and maintained accurate compliance documentation.
- Implemented process improvements to streamline payroll tax operations.
Education
Computer Information Systems
DeVry University
01.1996
Skills
Payroll administration
Payroll administration across states
Payroll tax regulations
Tax analysis
Benefits management
Wage regulation
Financial auditing
ADP payroll solutions
Ceridian Dayforce HCM
UKG solutions
Kronos workforce management
Sage accounting software
Payroll processing
Critical thinking
Effective organization
Efficiency improvement
Data analysis
Multi-tasking abilities
Workforce support
Payroll management
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
- Payroll Tax Essentials – APA (Ongoing Self-Study)
- Multi-State Payroll Law Review – Continuing Education
- ADP Workforce Now & Dayforce System Refresher Training (Self-Directed)
RECENT PAYROLL-RELEVANT FUNCTIONS (2023–2024)
- Maintained employee records and compliance documentation used for payroll processing.
- Verified accuracy of onboarding materials, personnel actions, and employment forms (W-4, I-9) feeding into payroll systems.
- Supported HR workflows affecting payroll setups, status changes, and deductions.
- Ensured compliant and organized employee data to support payroll accuracy and audits.
Accomplishments
I was promoted from account executive to tax compliance specialist within 11 months.ADP certification to move up to senior specialist
Timeline
Facilities Administrative Assistant
BlueWater Resort & Casino
07.2024 - Current
HR Administrative Assistant
Colorado River Indian Tribes
09.2023 - 07.2024
Senior Payroll Specialist / Coordinator
Temp Services
08.2022 - 08.2023
Payroll Specialist
Plexcity LLC
04.2020 - 08.2021
Tax Compliance Specialist
Payroll Tax Management
04.2017 - 08.2019
Payroll Specialist / Payroll Tax Specialist
Multiple Clients
01.2017 - 01.2023
Computer Information Systems
DeVry University