Kara Bautista
Nampa,ID
Summary
Detail-oriented Payroll Administrator with broad experience in multi-state payroll processing, benefits and 401(k) administration, garnishments, and compliance with federal, state and local regulations. Brings additional strength in office administration, accounts payable/receivable, employee onboarding, and daily operational support. Trusted professional recognized for accuracy, confidentiality, and effective collaboration with HR managers and leadership teams.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1991
1991
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Payroll Administrator
Woodgrain, Inc
12.2024 - Current
- Process semi-monthly, multi state payroll for 2000+ employees
- Calculate and process garnishments, employee deductions and benefits
- Primary point of contact for payroll inquiries, providing clear and timely resolution of employee questions regarding pay deductions and benefits.
- Maintain excellent working relationship with 40+ HR Managers with professionalism and timely communication.
- Remain up-to-date on changing federal, state, and local tax laws affecting payroll.
Payroll Manager/Accounts Payable/Administrator
Hoff Companies
Meridian, Idaho
09.2021 - 11.2024
- Process semi-monthly, multi-state payroll, for 200+ employees
- Calculate and process garnishments, employee deductions/benefits
- Process new hires, terminations, and transfers within company
- Benefits and 401(k) Assistant
- Reconcile and pay all accounts payables for multi-state companies
- Managed all front office duties, correspondence, equipment maintenance, office/breakroom supplies.
Office Manager
Idaho Railway Supply, Inc.
Nampa, ID
08.2003 - 07.2021
- Managed all accounts payables and receivables
- Prepared weekly payroll for team of salaried and hourly employees
- Managed office supplies, equipment and facility needs as main point of contact for company.
Education
Caldwell High School
Caldwell, IDSkills
- Multi-State Payroll Processing
- Payroll Tax Compliance
- Garnishment Processing
- Benefits/401(k) Administration
- Office Administration/Accounting
- Employee & HR Support
Timeline
Payroll Administrator
Woodgrain, Inc
12.2024 - Current
Payroll Manager/Accounts Payable/Administrator
Hoff Companies
09.2021 - 11.2024
Office Manager
Idaho Railway Supply, Inc.
08.2003 - 07.2021
Caldwell High School