Maria Ramirez
Fullerton,CA
Summary
Payroll professional with 5+ years of experience in payroll processing, multistate payroll support, employment verifications, payroll adjustments, and employee pay inquiries. Experienced supporting payroll for 400+ employees weekly, reviewing timekeeping data, researching payroll discrepancies, processing ACH payments, and handling wage garnishments and child support orders. Proficient in Microsoft Excel, including familiarity with VLOOKUP and PivotTables, with additional experience in billing, invoicing, and past due account follow up. Bilingual in English and Spanish.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Payroll Specialist
JWilliams Staffing
Costa Mesa, CA
08.2024 - 09.2026
- Supported payroll processing for 400+ employees weekly, reviewing timekeeping, paid sick leave, pay adjustments, and prior and current period discrepancies.
- Reviewed and corrected payroll data to support accurate and timely processing across California, Arizona, Nevada, and Texas.
- Processed and uploaded ACH payroll files, coordinating approvals and funding to support timely employee payments.
- Prepared final pay for separating employees in accordance with applicable state requirements.
- Audited daily timecards to identify and correct missing punches, required missed lunches, and missing pay rates, ensuring accurate and compliant payroll processing.
Payroll Coordinator
JWilliams Staffing
Costa Mesa, CA
08.2023 - 08.2024
- Coordinated with employees and managers to ensure accurate collection of timekeeping forms, maintaining up-to-date payroll records.
- Processed direct deposits and manual checks, and responded to employee questions.
- Utilized knowledge of California and multistate payroll requirements to address client needs effectively.
Payroll Clerk
ARC Leadership Group, LLC
Stanton, CA
01.2021 - 08.2023
- Entered and verified payroll and timekeeping data, researched discrepancies, and maintained accurate employee records.
- Processed direct deposits, manual checks, reimbursements, wage garnishments, and child support orders.
- Completed employment verification requests providing accurate employment information in accordance with company procedure.
- Assisted with billing and invoicing, including preparing and sending invoices and following up on overdue client accounts.
Onboarding Specialist
Connect Staffing, INC.
Stanton, CA
08.2020 - 01.2021
- Coordinated new-hire onboarding, verified employment and eligibility documents, and maintained employee records.
- Scheduled orientations, guided candidates through hiring steps, and directed employee questions to the appropriate department.
Front Desk Agent
Majestic Garden Hotel
Anaheim, CA
04.2018 - 03.2020
- Coordinated with housekeeping and maintenance to promptly resolve guest concerns, enhancing overall guest experience.
- Greeted guests and handled check-in procedures. Processed check-out requests and prepared final folios.
- Answered guest calls and routed requests to housekeeping, maintenance, and concierge.
Education
High School Diploma -
Fullerton High School
Fullerton, CASkills
- Payroll Processing (CA, AZ, NV, TX)
- Payroll Adjustments & Discrepancy Resolution
- Employment Verifications
- Wage Garnishments & Child Support Orders
- ACH, Direct Deposit & Manual Checks
- Microsoft Excel (PivotTables, VLOOKUP)
- Billing, Invoicing & Past due account follow up
Timeline
Payroll Specialist
JWilliams Staffing
08.2024 - 09.2026
Payroll Coordinator
JWilliams Staffing
08.2023 - 08.2024
Payroll Clerk
ARC Leadership Group, LLC
01.2021 - 08.2023
Onboarding Specialist
Connect Staffing, INC.
08.2020 - 01.2021
Front Desk Agent
Majestic Garden Hotel
04.2018 - 03.2020
High School Diploma -
Fullerton High School