Hardworking payroll professional offering 10 years of experience and a results-driven nature. Knowledgeable about processing garnishments, checking data, and adding special reimbursements such as mileage. Skilled in report writing, data entry, and file management. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Hi, I’m
Jessica Giraldo
Tamarac,FL
Summary
Overview
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Teleperformance USA
Human Resources Business Partner
04.2019 - Current
Job overview
- Streamlined payroll processing by implementing an automated timekeeping system.
- Reduced payroll errors by conducting thorough audits and resolving discrepancies in a timely manner.
- Maintained confidentiality of sensitive employee information while addressing payroll concerns or disputes.
- Facilitated smooth onboarding of new hires by efficiently entering relevant data into the payroll system.
- Ensured compliance with federal, state, and local tax regulations through meticulous record-keeping and accurate reporting.
- Collaborated with human resources to maintain up-to-date employee information for precise payroll calculations.
- Prepared and submitted payroll taxes and reports to regulatory agencies.
- Reconciled payroll discrepancies and responded to inquiries from employees.
- Investigated and liaised with legal department to respond to complaints of harassment, discrimination, employee grievances, and other sensitive issues and prepared position statements for EEOC.
Best Interstate Moving Company
Payroll Clerk
10.2017 - 12.2018
Job overview
- Streamlined payroll processing by implementing efficient data entry and verification procedures.
- Ensured accurate payment distribution for employees by diligently reviewing timecards and attendance records.
- Maintained compliance with federal, state, and local tax laws by staying updated on regulations and submitting timely reports.
- Reduced payroll discrepancies by conducting thorough audits and reconciliations of employee records.
- Developed effective communication channels for addressing employee concerns regarding paychecks, leave balances, and overtime calculations.
- Resolved issues arising from incorrect payments or missing information by collaborating with managers to gather necessary details promptly.
- Processed W-2s, 1099s and other year-end reports to remain in compliance with state and federal laws.
- Determined organizational payroll liabilities to keep employers in compliance with all applicable tax laws and regulations.
- Maintained 99% accuracy in transferring correct data from payroll spreadsheets into system.
- Reviewed personnel records to determine names, rates of pay, occupations of new hires and changes in wage rates.
- Reconciled payroll discrepancies and responded to inquiries from employees.
- Processed manual checks for employees in accordance with company policies.
- Processed garnishments from creditors or government agencies to meet legal requirements of deducting money from employees' paychecks to pay off debts.
Best Buy
Payroll Administrator
08.2008 - 09.2017
Job overview
- Responded to employee inquiries to clarify payroll issues regarding wages, deductions and taxes.
- Updated employee files with new details such as changes in address or salary levels.
- Established a well-organized filing system for maintaining all payroll-related documents securely.
- Resolved issues arising from incorrect payments or missing information by collaborating with managers to gather necessary details promptly.
- Managed garnishments and levies in accordance with legal requirements, ensuring proper withholding from employee wages.
- Assisted new hires with onboarding paperwork related to direct deposit setup, tax forms, and benefit enrollment.
- Maintained compliance with federal, state, and local tax laws by staying updated on regulations and submitting timely reports.
- Verified timekeeping records and handled any discrepancies with employees.
- Calculated wages, deductions and bonuses in accordance with company policies.
- Maintained confidentiality of employee records and payroll information.
Education
Broward CollegeFort Lauderdale, FL
Associate of Arts from Business Administration And Management
06.2025
University Overview
J.P. Taravella High School Coral Springs, FL
High School Diploma
06.2005
University Overview
Skills
Integrating policies
Improving compensation plans
Conducting employee surveys
Exit Interviews
Benefits Administration
Confidential Document Control
Regulatory Compliance
Payroll Processing
Employee Retention
Background Checks
Legal Compliance
Employment Record Verification
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Human Resources Business Partner
Teleperformance USA
04.2019 - Current
Payroll Clerk
Best Interstate Moving Company
10.2017 - 12.2018
Payroll Administrator
Best Buy
08.2008 - 09.2017
Broward College
Associate of Arts from Business Administration And Management
J.P. Taravella High School
High School Diploma