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Jose Cotto

Jose Cotto

Newington

Summary

Results-oriented HR professional with expertise in HRIS configuration and payroll administration. Proven track record in data analysis and project management, driving strategic initiatives that enhance operational efficiency.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

People Systems Manager (Interim)

Waterbury Hospital
Waterbury
07.2025 - 07.2025
  • Established and maintained documentation for processes, HRIS configurations, and standard operating procedures.
  • Lead management and the development of custom reporting and dashboards.
  • Examined and presented data to lead the organization in making informed decisions during the acquisition.
  • Collected, cleaned, transformed, and analyzed data using statistics and computational techniques to identify patterns, trends, and insights.
  • Assisted the team in processing biweekly payroll for over 2,000 employees.
  • Coordinated a testing strategy with HR, Payroll, Finance, and Benefits during the new system release.
  • Implemented HR business solutions, payroll, and benefits service portal.

HR/Senior Payroll Manager

Capitol Region Education Council
Hartford
10.2024 - 03.2025
  • Recruitment, development, and supervision of payroll and personnel action teams during divisional restructuring.
  • Established departmental SOP's and customer service standards.
  • Oversaw a bi-weekly payroll operation of over $7 million for more than 3,000 employees in six unions across 22 locations.
  • Payroll representative/subject matter expert for bargaining-unit contract negotiations.
  • Appointed member of Equity Steering Committee.
  • Management of the E-Verify/I-9 process.
  • Facilitation of division DEI discussion sessions and training.
  • Lead project manager on the implementation of CT Paid Sick Leave.
  • ADHOC reporting/data analysis.

Payroll/Benefits Manager

State of Connecticut
Hartford
02.2014 - 05.2023
  • Recruitment, training, and supervision of payroll and benefits teams.
  • Lead project manager on the implementation of a self-serve payroll and paperless filing system.
  • Established standard operating procedures at four executive branch agencies.
  • Oversaw biweekly payroll operations for over 2,500 employees across 16 unions.
  • Budget forecasting: fringe costs and earnings projections.
  • Processed all agency separation payouts: death, resignations, retirements, layoffs, terminations, etc.
  • Established departmental training standards and job aids.
  • Primary point of contact for auditors of Public Accounts, Office of Policy and Management, and the State Comptroller's Office.
  • Administered payroll benefits programs for state employees and their families.

Education

High School Diploma -

E.C. Goodwin Technical H.S.
New Britain, CT
06-2003

Skills

  • HRIS configuration and payroll administration
  • Data analysis and reporting
  • Project management and process optimization
  • Compliance management and strategic thinking
  • Team leadership and change management

Languages

Spanish
Native/ Bilingual

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

People Systems Manager (Interim)

Waterbury Hospital
07.2025 - 07.2025

HR/Senior Payroll Manager

Capitol Region Education Council
10.2024 - 03.2025

Payroll/Benefits Manager

State of Connecticut
02.2014 - 05.2023

High School Diploma -

E.C. Goodwin Technical H.S.

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