Justina Amundson
Los Gatos,CA
Summary
Accomplished in leading global payroll operations, spearheading strategic payroll system implementations, enhancing efficiency and compliance. My expertise in payroll auditing and vendor management, combined with a talent for fostering team excellence, has consistently improved organizational financial planning and payroll accuracy.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Sr US Payroll Manager
Cisco Systems, Inc.
San Jose, CA
09.2024 - Current
- Enforced payroll-related policies, procedures, and regulations to adhere to changing company and governmental standards.
- Maintained regular performance appraisals for subordinates through verbal, written and on-going review programs.
- Participated in strategic planning meetings, representing the payroll department and contributing to organizational financial planning.
- Supervised payroll team, providing guidance and support to ensure timely and accurate payroll execution.
- Developed processes for streamlining the workflow associated with payroll operations.
- Audited existing procedures to identify areas where improvements could be made.
Sr Int'l Payroll Manager
Splunk
San Jose, CA
10.2018 - 09.2024
- Implemented payroll reconciliation tools to improve report accuracy.
- Kept operations in compliance with requirements by applying knowledge of applicable regulations, legal statutes, and tax code information.
- Supervised payroll team, providing guidance and support to ensure timely and accurate payroll execution in 36 countries.
- Conducted regular audits of payroll records and processes to identify and correct discrepancies, enhancing data integrity.
- Managed the processing of new hires and terminations in the payroll system.
- Oversaw the implementation and maintenance of payroll systems, streamlining operations and improving efficiency.
- Verified accuracy of employee hours worked, pay rate changes, deductions, bonuses, and other payroll data.
- Managed year-end processing tasks, including tax document preparation and distribution to employees.
- Resolved complex payroll issues, serving as the primary point of contact for employee inquiries and concerns.
- Performed quality checks on final payrolls prior to their transmission or distribution.
- Facilitated payroll-related training sessions for new hires and ongoing education for existing staff.
- Created training materials for new staff members on how to process payroll transactions accurately.
- Monitored legislative and regulatory changes affecting payroll, ensuring ongoing compliance.
- Developed processes for streamlining the workflow associated with payroll operations.
- Participated in strategic planning meetings, representing the payroll department and contributing to organizational financial planning.
Global Payroll Manager
Blue Jeans Network
Mountain View, CA
04.2017 - 10.2018
- Managed U.S., EMEA, and APAC payroll processing via ADP Workforce Now and OSC (Overseas Connect).
- Managed day-to-day, month-end, and year-end stock administration tasks.
- Enforced travel and expense policy, and overseeing employee expenses and reimbursements via Concur.
- Completed month-end and year-end closings, kept records audit-ready and monitored timely recording of accounting transactions.
- Enforced payroll-related policies, procedures, and regulations to adhere to changing company and governmental standards.
- Updated and reconciled retirement, tax, and health care accounts.
- Calculated overtime, vacation sick hours and other categories of time.
- Audited timekeeping records from multiple locations globally ensuring accuracy prior to processing paychecks.
- Provided support to Human Resources team regarding changes in salary rates, deductions, taxes.
- Facilitated payroll-related training sessions for new hires and ongoing education for existing staff.
- Maintained compliance with all applicable federal, state, local laws, regulations, and reporting requirements related to payroll operations.
- Managed the year-end tax filing process including W2s and 1099s.
- Led the transition to new payroll software "ADP Workforce Now", including system selection, data migration, and training for payroll staff.
Global Payroll Manager
Apigee/Google
San Jose, CA
03.2015 - 04.2017
PAYROLL MANAGER
ZENDESK
San Francisco, CA
01.2014 - 03.2015
Payroll Specialist & Stock Administrator
SugarCRM Inc.
Cupertino, CA
08.2012 - 01.2014
Payroll Manager
BayTSP/Irdeto
Los Gatos, CA
02.2008 - 04.2012
Education
Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) -
American Payroll Association
01.2018
Some College (No Degree) - Business Administration and Management
De Anza College
Cupertino, CASome College (No Degree) - Accounting Principles
De Anza College
Cupertino, CASkills
- Managing global payroll teams
- Global payroll processing
- Payroll system implementation
- Payroll policies development
- International payroll tax documents
- Payroll auditing
- Payroll tax filings
- Year-end payroll tax procedures
- Payroll vendor management
- Travel and Expense Administration
- Stock Administration
- SOX controls and record-keeping requirements
- General ledger reconciliation
References
- Josh Starr: Sr Director, Global Payroll @ Cisco (480) 580-2507
- Leslie Vaca: Head of Global Payroll @ Okta (408) 396-6321
*Additional references can be provided upon request*
Timeline
Sr US Payroll Manager
Cisco Systems, Inc.
09.2024 - Current
Sr Int'l Payroll Manager
Splunk
10.2018 - 09.2024
Global Payroll Manager
Blue Jeans Network
04.2017 - 10.2018
Global Payroll Manager
Apigee/Google
03.2015 - 04.2017
PAYROLL MANAGER
ZENDESK
01.2014 - 03.2015
Payroll Specialist & Stock Administrator
SugarCRM Inc.
08.2012 - 01.2014
Payroll Manager
BayTSP/Irdeto
02.2008 - 04.2012
Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) -
American Payroll Association
Some College (No Degree) - Business Administration and Management
De Anza College
Some College (No Degree) - Accounting Principles
De Anza College
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