Manuela Yabar
Riverview,USA
Summary
Experienced Payroll Specialist with 10+ years in high-volume, multi-state, and international payroll environments. Expert in ADP Vantage HCM, iReports, ADP GL/Reporting, Kronos, and Workday (supporting organizational transition). Background in accounting functions, reconciliation, and compliance (SOX, FLSA, union regulations). Adept at developing SOPs, improving payroll processes, and supporting multi-location and professional services settings. Known for precision, timely execution, and collaborative problem-solving.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Payroll Specialist
Atrium Staffing for Pfizer
02.2023 - 09.2023
- Processed weekly payroll for 3,000+ hourly employees across 13 sites and 16 pay groups.
- Reconciled time/vendor files (RCIPAY10, EV6), audited payroll outputs, and maintained compliance.
- Handled ADP General Ledger (GL) reporting and supported payroll accounting activities.
- Delivered SOPs for payroll reconciliation processes; assisted with system enhancements.
- Resolved complex issues via ServiceNow; ensured audit readiness.
Payroll Analyst
Sunrise Systems for Johnson & Johnson
02.2022 - 07.2022
- Supported payroll processing in Workday and Kronos during system transition.
- Managed retro pay, error resolution (ZRUNSTATS, pushes), and quota balances.
- Generated and distributed payroll reports; ensured compliance with internal controls and SOX.
- Contributed to ADP Workforce Now/eTime implementation for U.S. & Puerto Rico locations.
Payroll Coordinator
Quality Carriers
09.2021 - 02.2022
- Processed payroll for 1,500+ employees across multiple U.S. locations.
- Validated time and attendance data; ensured accuracy using Kronos and UKG.
- Created payroll summaries and collaborated with accounting on payroll GL entries.
Payroll Specialist
ASAP Solutions for Bristol-Myers Squibb
06.2019 - 03.2020
- Handled weekly and off-cycle payrolls for U.S. (union), Puerto Rico, and Canada.
- Maintained compliance with vendor timelines and internal controls.
- Operated in a multi-national, multi-location environment with varying labor laws.
HRIS Payroll Specialist
JP Morgan Chase
12.2016 - 04.2018
- Processed semi-monthly payrolls for U.S. and Canada using PeopleSoft.
- Authored and maintained SOPs; supported internal HRSD audits and compliance checks.
- Liaised with accounting teams for payroll GL entries and variance reconciliation.
Payroll Administrator
WellCare (Centene)
10.2013 - 11.2016
- Managed bi-weekly payrolls for sales and executive teams.
- Audited timecards, oversaw severances, terminations, and commission payouts.
- Maintained strict adherence to FLSA and SOX payroll standards.
Education
Accounting Coursework
Northern Virginia Community College
01.1989
Skills
- Payroll Systems: ADP Vantage HCM, iReports, ADP Reporting, ADP GL, Workday, Kronos, UKG Pro, SAP, PeopleSoft
- Skills: Multi-State & International Payroll Payroll Reconciliations SOP Development Process Documentation Accounting Functions Timekeeping & Auditing SOX/FLSA Compliance Reporting System Implementations
- Tools: Excel (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP), Google Sheets, MS Office
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Full Professional
Timeline
Senior Payroll Specialist
Atrium Staffing for Pfizer
02.2023 - 09.2023
Payroll Analyst
Sunrise Systems for Johnson & Johnson
02.2022 - 07.2022
Payroll Coordinator
Quality Carriers
09.2021 - 02.2022
Payroll Specialist
ASAP Solutions for Bristol-Myers Squibb
06.2019 - 03.2020
HRIS Payroll Specialist
JP Morgan Chase
12.2016 - 04.2018
Payroll Administrator
WellCare (Centene)
10.2013 - 11.2016
Accounting Coursework
Northern Virginia Community College
Additional Highlights
- Developed and maintained process documentation across multiple roles.
- Experienced in professional services environments with diverse, geographically dispersed teams.
- Strong collaboration with HR, Finance, and IT to support system transitions and process improvement.