Kelly Anne Rodriguez
Upper Chichester,PA
Summary
Experienced Payroll & Benefits Manager with a strong background in multi-state payroll processing and compliance auditing at Alloy Surfaces Company, Inc. Demonstrated success in system implementation and employee onboarding, leading to improved operational efficiency. Skilled in driving employee engagement initiatives across diverse teams, resulting in enhanced workforce satisfaction.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Payroll & Benefits Manager
Alloy Surfaces Company, Inc. (ASC)
01.2007 - 10.2025
- Process payroll for up to 650 employees across three manufacturing plants
- Process multi-state payroll
- Validate accurate employee set up for taxes, benefits and time reporting
- Audited compliance for weekly and annual reporting, ensuring adherence to regulatory standards
- Administers tasks related to Executive Compensation, Bonus Awards, Stock Options, etc.
- Subject matter Expert (SME) for system implementations including Paylocity, Kronos, Microsoft D365, Advanced Payroll Millenium and Time Trak
- Verifies Short Term (STD) and Long-Term Disability (LTD) information for W2 reporting
- Calculates year-end tax information for 1095-C processing
- Led all aspects of self-funded health insurance plans, managing enrollment, billing, COBRA, and resolving issues to enhance employee satisfaction
- Accurately verifies weekly and monthly invoicing for corporate Finance/Accounting department
- Weekly/Monthly Audits of four (4) Health, two (2) Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Disability and Supplemental Insurance plans
- Coordinates all company leave including FMLA, STD and LTD
- Project Manager for system implementations with external vendors
- Manages FSA, DCA and HSA plans
- Administers responsibilities for 401k and Roth Plans (weekly & annually)
- Processes Enrollment, Loans, Distribution, Terminations and Beneficiary transactions
- Assembles data and ensures Compliance for audits
- Annual reporting for ADA, Veterans and Equal Employment Opportunity
- Prepares data for OFCCP compliance
- Identifies, screens, interviews and makes recommendations regarding talent pool
- Posts internal and external jobs
- Conducts background checks and makes job offers
- Leads Onboarding, Orientation, Department of Defense (DoD) and Compliance Sessions
- Coordinated Employee Engagement Project, fostering a positive workplace culture and improving employee morale
- Selected to Accurately trains HR Partners across 4 companies housed under US Headquarters in multi-state payroll, Benefits & 401k processing, reporting and administration
- Assists employees with technology access
- Serve as representative for Worker’s Compensation inquiries and cases
- Lead contact for all Covid-19 related activities including contact tracing, leave, and personnel per Federal and State regulations, as well as company policy
- Orchestrates Employee Appreciation events
- Recognized for exceptional performance and potential within the organization
- Selected for Chemring International Corporate Training Program (Aspire) 2022-2023
- Selected for DVIRC ASC Supervisor Professional Development Certification 2025
Human Resources Professional
USI Insurance Services
10.2001 - 01.2007
- Process payroll for all US Affinity Regional offices in NY, CA, MS, OH, TX, NJ and PA (540 employees)
- Investigated and resolved payroll issues to ensure accurate and timely employee payments
- Communicate payroll-related information to employees and provide assistance with payroll and benefits questions
- Coordinated time and attendance reporting for additions, changes, and deletions to maintain accurate employee records
- Maintain HR/PR database
- Produce all HR/PR reports as requested
- Assist with Open Enrollment process
- Process employee verifications
- Coordinate Unemployment Compensation (UC) process
- Coordinate Background checks and Pre-Employment testing
- Provided administrative support and organized personnel paperwork to ensure compliance with HR policies
- Provided backup support to receptionist during peak hours.
Payroll Coordinator/HR Assistant
Legend Healthcare
01.1996 - 10.2001
- Promoted from File Room Supervisor to Human Resources Associate to Payroll Coordinator/HR Assistant within five (5) years
- Delivered customer service support to 500+ employees, addressing payroll inquiries and concerns
- Process payroll via ADP system for multi-state companies with 500+ employees
- Created and distributed pay data reports, ensuring accuracy and compliance with payroll deadlines
- Produce, distribute and process employee time worked and time off reports
- Processed UC forms, employment verifications, and employee paperwork, streamlining HR documentation workflows
- Maintain HR payroll database
- Support HR Director with administrative tasks
Education
High School -
Chichester High School
Boothwyn, PaSkills
- Payroll management
- Multi-state payroll processing
- Employee benefits management
- HR management
- Employee onboarding
- System implementation
- HRIS systems
- Compliance auditing
Certification
- Chemring International Corporate Training Program (Aspire), 2022-2023
- DVIRC ASC Supervisor Professional Development Certification, 2025
Professional Development
- Diversity Training
- Anti-Harassment Training
- Anti-Bribery
- Product Substitution
- Ethics and Values: Ethical Decision-making
- Conflicts of Interest
- Code of Ethics and Business Conduct
- Integrity Leadership
- Antitrust: Contact with Competitors
- Union Awareness
- ITAR – (International Traffic in Arms Restrictions)
Timeline
Payroll & Benefits Manager
Alloy Surfaces Company, Inc. (ASC)
01.2007 - 10.2025
Human Resources Professional
USI Insurance Services
10.2001 - 01.2007
Payroll Coordinator/HR Assistant
Legend Healthcare
01.1996 - 10.2001
High School -
Chichester High School