Lourdes R. Vodicka
Rego Park,NY
Summary
Skilled and energetic professional with extensive experience in organizing and executing payroll, benefits, equity, and compensation processing and distribution. Passionate and enthusiastic attitude brings value to your company. Expertise in multi-state and international payroll administration, including system auditing, troubleshooting, issue resolution, staff training/mentoring, and process improvement. Well-prepared to make a significant contribution to your organization. Successfully optimized departmental efficiency and productivity in the areas of payroll, benefits, equity, and compensation within domestic, international, and union environments while thriving in team-oriented settings.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Payroll Manager
Evidation Health, Inc.
06.2021 - Current
- Manage all payroll related functions, consolidation, data input, time and labor processing, compliance reporting, administration, system and vendor management for US, Canada and Singapore payrolls
- Execute the set up of new states and localities on the payroll provider program (ADP/Global Safeguard) as well as the accounting vendor (Sage Intacct)
- Partner with Human Resources to ensure complete and accurate information for payroll processing as well as on-going projects
- Coordinate with Human Resources to ensure the complete updates of Merits and Bonuses into the employee records
- Record all payroll related and labor allocation journal entries from the payroll system to the financial statements and reconcile all related accounts
- Created various reports to extract and provide valuable information to the decision makers of the company
- Coded all Accounts payable invoices to the proper accounts, departments and projects using Zip software
- Timely communication to employees and managers to build trust for the department and company
- Reconcile all payroll information back to the quarterly payroll reports to ensure all W2 information is correct
- Work on all assigned projects within the deadlines
Payroll Supervisor
Sage Parts Plus
05.2020 - 06.2021
- Managed the timely preparation, processing, and distribution of a $9M Payroll with over500 employees in the United States, Canada and International
- Developed and managed the execution of Payroll Strategy for US, Canada, Chile, Peru, Hong Kong, Singapore, Macau, and Europe
- Managed partnership with ADP to optimize system functionality and create essential reporting from ADP Workforce Now
- Regulated that all Payroll, Benefits and Equity issues are addressed and resolved with root cause analysis and corrective action taken documented
- Ensured that the payroll follow Collective Bargaining agreements
- Established and implemented controls, audits and compliance structures for Payroll, Benefits, Equity, Union, and Compliance improvements
- Championed projects that increase efficiency, accuracy and reporting particularly to decision makers
- Collaborated with Finance to ensure proper representation of payroll related information on financial statements and related compliance
- Negotiated and received cost reductions with Third-Party providers
Director of Payroll & Benefits
OTG Management, LLC
11.2019 - 03.2020
- Guided the payroll operations for a5,000 - employee US Multistate and Canadian payrolls
- Developed processes and procedures that created efficiencies and audits that reduced processing time
- Implemented all statutory and collective bargaining agreements compliance in timekeeping and payroll programs
- Collaborated with Human Resources, Legal, Finance and management to ensure operational success and compliance in all areas
- Monitored all payroll and benefits activity to the financial statements and created reports that were used by upper management for decision making
- Championed payroll related projects that reduced processing time and produced high quality work
Payroll Consultant
Cushman and Wakefield
07.2019 - 11.2019
- Contracted to review the payroll setups in different Payroll products, assessed compliance and recommended courses of corrective action
- Reviewed and documented the payroll processes across the US and Canada
- Identified process gaps that existed and made recommendations to ensure compliance and efficiency
- Created training guides for each payroll product for new payroll member onboarding and training
Director of Payroll Operations Consultant
Hackensack Meridian Health
07.2018 - 04.2019
- Engaged into role to assist with the Peoplesoft implementation, strengthen compliance, create efficient payroll processes, and develop payroll staff
- Identified compliance gaps and deficiencies
- Created an action plan for immediate improvements which resulted in tax amendments and payments with minimal penalties
- Pioneered reports that aided the Peoplesoft implementation, provided information to the decision makers and assisted with the payroll reconciliation
Payroll Manager Consultant
Shutterstock, Inc.
04.2018 - 07.2018
- Selected to position to assess compliance gaps, administer payroll process in US and International, process equity transactions and reconcile US/International payroll activity to the financial statements
- Promoted a complete, accurate and transparent payroll process for the US, Canada, and Brazil territories
- Partner with Finance for Equity transactions and reconciliations with broker information
Payroll Manager
Inditex/Zara USA & PR
01.2015 - 11.2017
- Spearheaded and developed a payroll team of seven highly skilled professionals for the efficient processing of a6,000-employee multistate payroll including commissions and tax calculations
Education
M.B.A. - Finance
Manhattan College
Riverdale, NYAccounting
University of Puerto Rico
Arecibo, PRSkills
- Certified Payroll Professional
- Payroll/Accounting Management
- Financial Analysis
- Forecasting/Budgeting
- Project Management
- Union Conformity
- Technology Implementation
- Regulatory Compliance
- Efficiency Improvements
- Problem Solving
- Payroll system implementation
- Resolving discrepancies
Certification
Certified Payroll Professional
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Payroll Manager
Evidation Health, Inc.
06.2021 - Current
Payroll Supervisor
Sage Parts Plus
05.2020 - 06.2021
Director of Payroll & Benefits
OTG Management, LLC
11.2019 - 03.2020
Payroll Consultant
Cushman and Wakefield
07.2019 - 11.2019
Director of Payroll Operations Consultant
Hackensack Meridian Health
07.2018 - 04.2019
Payroll Manager Consultant
Shutterstock, Inc.
04.2018 - 07.2018
Payroll Manager
Inditex/Zara USA & PR
01.2015 - 11.2017
Accounting
University of Puerto Rico
M.B.A. - Finance
Manhattan College
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