Magdalena Romero
Taylor
Summary
Seasoned Payroll Administrator with background in managing payroll operations for diverse industries. Experience includes ensuring accurate and timely processing of payroll, administering employee benefits, and maintaining compliance with tax regulations. Strengths include strong analytical skills, familiarity with payroll software, and efficiency in documentation and record-keeping. Previous roles have demonstrated significant improvements in reducing payroll errors and streamlining processes.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Payroll Administrator
Summit Healthcare
Show Low
06.2023 - Current
- Processed payroll for over 500 employees using Summit Healthcare's payroll software, ensuring compliance and accuracy.
- Reviewed timecards and attendance records for accuracy and compliance.
- Maintained employee records in compliance with company policies.
- Collaborated with HR to update payroll-related policies and procedures.
- Ensured timely distribution of paychecks and direct deposits, enhancing employee satisfaction and trust in payroll processes.
- Conducted training sessions for new hires on payroll processes and systems.
- Resolved discrepancies between payroll records and employee inquiries.
- Provided information by answering employee questions about payroll-related matters.
- Managed electronic timekeeping systems or manually collected and reviewed timesheets.
- Processed payroll information including salary, deductions, bonuses and vacation time for over 500 employees.
- Provided pay-related information to employees and managers on benefit plans, tax issues and collective bargaining provisions.
- Recorded adjustments to previous pay-related errors.
- Processed and issued employee tax forms (W-2, W-4) and maintained accurate payroll records.
- Managed direct deposit setup and adjustments for all employees.
- Ensured accurate calculation of wages, overtime, and deductions to maintain payroll accuracy.
- Stayed up-to-date with current payroll tax requirements and labor laws.
- Processed wage garnishments, child support orders, and other involuntary deductions accurately.
- Resolved payroll discrepancies and employee payroll queries promptly.
- Voided checks and issued stop payment orders to correct payroll discrepancies.
- Coordinated child support deductions and distributed wage assignments.
- Collaborated with accounting personnel to reconcile payroll accounts monthly, maintaining financial integrity and accuracy.
- Coordinated with IT staff on system upgrades or troubleshooting issues when needed.
- Assisted in preparing year-end W2s and other tax forms for distribution to employees.
- Processed off-cycle payments accurately within specified deadlines.
- Worked with HR staff to accurately track and update paid time off.
- Processed employee rehires, transfers, terminations and withholdings.
Payroll Specialist
Adelante Healthcare
Phoenix
05.2022 - 05.2023
- Processed payroll for over 500 employees bi-weekly, ensuring accuracy of pay and deductions.
- Calculate and apply deductions for taxes, benefits, and garnishments.
- Collaborate with HR to resolve payroll discrepancies and inquiries.
- Prepared and submitted payroll reports for review by senior management.
- Prepare and distribute payroll reports for management review.
- Prepared end-of-period payroll tax returns.
- Maintain employee records and ensure data accuracy in payroll system.
- Managed payroll and time and attendance systems.
- Updated payroll records by entering changes in exemptions, insurance coverage, savings deductions, and job title and department and division transfers.
- Assist in the implementation of new payroll processes and systems.
- Handled the setup and validation of direct deposit instructions for employees.
- Managed timekeeping system and resolved any timecard discrepancies.
Education
GED -
Eastern Arizona College
Thatcher, AZ05-2004
Some College (No Degree) -
University of Arizona
Tucson, AZSkills
- Payroll software
- Timekeeping compliance
- Payroll administration
- Payroll software
- Tax compliance
- Records management
- Data analytics
Languages
Spanish
Professional
Affiliations
- Volunteer Within the Show Low Town and Recs Department.
Timeline
Payroll Administrator
Summit Healthcare
06.2023 - Current
Payroll Specialist
Adelante Healthcare
05.2022 - 05.2023
GED -
Eastern Arizona College
Some College (No Degree) -
University of Arizona