Martha Villa
Hackensack,NJ
Summary
Highly organized Payroll & Benefits Professional with an Associate’s Degree in Accounting and extensive experience managing large-scale, multi-state payroll operations. Expert in managing concurrent weekly and bi-weekly payroll cycles for workforces of up to 2,500 employees. Proven track record in federal/state tax compliance, wage garnishments, and benefits coordination within complex corporate environments.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Payroll Administrator
Next Level / Aramark
01.2023 - Current
- Directly manage 5–7 distinct payroll accounts for a high-volume US workforce, coordinating both weekly and bi-weekly cycles.
- Ensure 100% accuracy and regulatory compliance across multiple state jurisdictions, managing complex withholdings and benefit deductions.
- Collaborate with senior management to resolve payroll discrepancies and maintain audit-ready financial records.
- Streamline data entry and payroll workflows, significantly increasing efficiency and reducing manual errors.
Payroll Analyst
NICE Systems Ltd
01.2019 - 01.2020
- Executed end-to-end payroll for a 2,500-employee workforce, overseeing complex wage garnishments in accordance with federal and state laws.
- Partnered with tax authorities for reporting and led internal responses for payroll audits.
- Managed the integrity of sensitive employee data, including onboarding, terminations, and compensation changes.
Payroll Administrator
Coach USA
01.2017 - 01.2020
- Administered payroll for 2,000 employees, including drivers, dispatchers, and administrative staff.
- Processed tax withholdings and garnishments while maintaining meticulous records for union and non-union personnel.
- Reconciled payroll accounts and provided detailed financial reporting to the Finance department.
Education
Associate in Accounting -
Bergen Community College
Paramus, NJSkills
- Payroll & Benefits: End-to-End Processing, Multi-State Compliance, Garnishments, Deductions, W-2 Prep
- Financial Oversight: General Ledger (GL) Support, Audit Trails, Journal Entries, Reconciliations
- Technical Skills: Advanced Payroll Systems (ADP/Enterprise), Microsoft Excel, Data Analysis, Reporting
- Soft Skills: Professional Employee Support, Discretion, Issue Resolution, Process Improvement
- Reporting
- Check processing
- Resolving discrepancies
- Data review
Timeline
Payroll Administrator
Next Level / Aramark
01.2023 - Current
Payroll Analyst
NICE Systems Ltd
01.2019 - 01.2020
Payroll Administrator
Coach USA
01.2017 - 01.2020
Associate in Accounting -
Bergen Community College