Excel Certification
Louie Sanchez III
Payroll Analyst/Leave Analyst
Albuquerque,NM
Summary
Professional payroll specialist with strong background in payroll processing, compliance, and financial reporting. Skilled in utilizing payroll software and managing employee data with precision. Focus on collaboration and adaptability, ensuring seamless operations and effective problem-solving within teams. Known for reliability and delivering consistent results in dynamic environments.
Overview
1
1
12
12
years of post-secondary education
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Payroll Analyst / Leave Analyst
Fidelity Investments
01.2023 - 02.2025
- Assisted employees with inquiries regarding their paychecks, deductions, and other related issues, providing clear and concise communication.
- Provided customer service to employees regarding payroll inquiries and issues.
- Performed calculations in overtime, vacation, and sick hours to provide accurate data to payroll processing database.
- Resolved payroll discrepancies quickly and successfully.
- Reduced payroll errors by conducting thorough audits and resolving discrepancies in a timely manner.
- Generated paper checks for employees and printed stubs for associates who received direct deposits to complete payroll distribution.
- Oversaw the transition to a new payroll software platform, minimizing downtime during implementation phase.
- Proactively identified opportunities for process improvement and implemented changes to enhance overall efficiency within the payroll function.
- Provided exceptional customer service when addressing employee inquiries about their specific leave situations.
- Improved employee satisfaction by efficiently managing and resolving leave issues.
- Assisted managers in understanding the impact of employee absences on business operations, enabling informed decision-making processes.
- Utilized strong analytical skills to identify patterns in employee absences that may indicate larger workplace issues or concerns.
- Liaised with payroll department to ensure proper payment adjustments were made for employees on approved leaves.
- Improved internal knowledge sharing by developing comprehensive documentation outlining standard operating procedures for various tasks.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify opportunities for process improvement and increased efficiency.
- Enhanced team collaboration by providing clear communication of complex findings through visualizations and reports.
- Implemented predictive analytics techniques that enabled proactive adjustments to business strategies based on emerging trends.
- Increased efficiency by streamlining data analysis processes and implementing automation tools.
- Developed new analytical models that improved forecasting accuracy and reduced risk exposure.
- Optimized operational efficiency by redesigning workflow processes.
- Reduced errors in data entry, instituting rigorous quality control checks.
- Streamlined data collection methods to improve speed and accuracy of analysis.
- Led cross-functional teams in strategic planning sessions, aligning efforts with company goals.
- Developed comprehensive training materials for new analysts, improving onboarding efficiency.
- Improved team collaboration with implementation of new communication tools.
- Enhanced report accuracy, conducting thorough data audits on regular basis.
- Managed complex cases by conducting thorough research and providing appropriate guidance to employees and managers.
- Enhanced organizational efficiency by maintaining up-to-date knowledge on leave regulations and best practices.
- Collaborated with HR teams to ensure consistent application of leave policies across the organization.
- Maintained confidentiality while handling sensitive employee information relating to medical or personal circumstances surrounding leaves of absence.
- Coordinated with benefits administrators to ensure seamless continuation of benefits coverage during an employee''s leave of absence.
- Facilitated open communication between employees, supervisors, HR teams, and medical providers throughout the entire leave process.
- Streamlined the leave administration process with detailed documentation and clear communication.
- Promoted a positive work environment by fostering understanding and support for employees navigating the complexities of leaves of absence.
- Administered various leave programs for streamlined processes and accurate record keeping.
- Increased accuracy in leave reporting by diligently reviewing data entries and reconciling discrepancies.
Payroll Administrator /Leave of Absence Coordinator
Fidelity Investments
09.2018 - 12.2022
- Oversaw payroll processing for 70,000+ employees Bi-weekly
- Implemented payroll system improvements, cutting time by 40%
- Ensured payroll compliance, avoiding 100% of penalties from multi-states
- Took on more responsibility adding Separations, Aged check, leadership role for all team questions
- Transferred systems from HRA to Workday
- Transferred Separations from North Carolina location to Albuquerque
- Got highest clearance in company to see all employees accounts, Executive Access
- Handled complex payroll situations such as back-pay calculations, garnishments, and overtime payments with accuracy and professionalism.
- Calculated payroll deductions by accurately using Excel and processed payroll to meet preset requirements.
- Responded to employee inquiries to provide information regarding payroll deductions and related issues.
- Reduced errors in payroll calculations with meticulous attention to detail and thorough data verification.
- Verified and submitted timekeeping information for accurate and efficient payroll processing.
- Facilitated smooth integration back into the workplace by providing regular updates on expected return dates for employees on leave.
- Managed the administration of short-term and long-term disability benefits, coordinating with insurance providers to ensure timely processing of claims.
- Conducted thorough investigations into suspected cases of FMLA abuse or fraud, protecting company resources from misuse while upholding the rights of legitimate claimants.
- Optimized workflow efficiency by integrating automated systems for tracking employee absences and calculating eligibility for various types of leave benefits.
- Developed training materials related to company policies surrounding leaves of absence, ensuring employees and managers were well-informed of their rights and responsibilities.
- Maintained accurate records of employee leaves, ensuring proper payment adjustments were made according to company policy.
- Provided exceptional support to employees during their leaves of absence, addressing concerns and answering questions in a timely manner.
- Ensured compliance with federal, state, and company leave policies through meticulous monitoring and documentation of all leaves of absence.
- Improved organizational filing systems for confidential employee records, resulting in improved accessibility and efficiency.
Payroll Associate/Leave of Absence Specialist
Fidelity Investments
01.2017 - 09.2018
- Assisted in payroll processing for 70,000 employees bi-weekly and 3,000 weekly
- Reconciled payroll accounts, improving accuracy by 30%
- Coordinated with HR for employee records updates
- Put employees on leave
- Handled benefits for employees
- Handled raw leave of absence file of who went on leave and used excel to manipulate the file to check all who was on leave from Cigna
- Data entry of Leaves, missing pays, benefits, tax adjustments, kick back file from wrong accounts
- Prepared comprehensive payroll reports for management review, allowing informed decision-making regarding budgetary adjustments.
- Maintained confidentiality of sensitive employee information, adhering to strict privacy guidelines.
- Developed strong working relationships with colleagues across departments, fostering a positive work environment.
- Generated and analyzed reports to monitor employee engagement and attrition trends.
- Streamlined the leave of absence process for increased efficiency, leading to reduced processing time.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge on federal and state laws governing employee leaves, ensuring companywide compliance at all times.
- Processed manual checks for employees in accordance with company policies.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry
University of New Mexico
Albuquerque, NM 05.2004 - 12.2015
Skills
- Payroll Management
- HR Coordination
- Accounting Software
- Data Analysis
- Attention to Detail
- Time Management
- Problem Solving
- Payroll processing
- Proficient in Workday, Salesforce, ServiceNow
- Exceptional Microsoft Excel skills
- Analytical skills
- Multi-state payroll
- FMLA expertise
- Timekeeping systems
Certification
- Area of Microsoft Excel Training - 2 Months
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Work Type
Full TimeWork Location
On-SiteRemoteHybridTimeline
Payroll Analyst / Leave Analyst
Fidelity Investments
01.2023 - 02.2025
Payroll Administrator /Leave of Absence Coordinator
Fidelity Investments
09.2018 - 12.2022
Payroll Associate/Leave of Absence Specialist
Fidelity Investments
01.2017 - 09.2018
Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry
University of New Mexico
05.2004 - 12.2015
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