MEGHA BHATIA
Costa Mesa,CA
Summary
Experienced implementation specialist looking to grow into a leadership role.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Emerging Growth Payroll Specialist
Insperity
Brea, California
07.2024 - Current
- Processed payroll for multiple mid-sized clients, ensuring compliance with regulations and policies.
- Reviewed and analyzed payroll data for accuracy prior to payment finalization.
- Resolved employee inquiries related to payroll issues and discrepancies promptly.
- Trained staff on payroll procedures and best practices to enhance performance.
- Addressed complex payroll processing problems swiftly and effectively.
Payroll Implementation Specialist II
Insperity
Brea, California
07.2021 - 07.2024
- Executed full-cycle payroll implementation for new clients post-sales and orientation processes.
- Facilitated implementation calls and compiled payroll onboarding data for processing.
- Trained clients on portal reporting and payroll processing, ensuring operational success.
- Reviewed retirement medical and additional deductions to maintain payroll accuracy.
- Educated clients on compliance with FLSA minimum wage and state regulations.
- Collaborated with internal service partners to enhance client support and success.
Senior Payroll Specialist
Insperity
Brea, California
08.2017 - 07.2021
- Delivered exceptional payroll customer service by assisting clients with processing and inquiries.
- Supported team of 8 payroll specialists with business-specific client inquiries.
- Trained new payroll contacts on Insperity Premier portal onboarding and payroll submissions.
- Participated in special projects to streamline payroll department processes.
- Mentored new staff throughout onboarding and training stages.
- Processed multi-state payroll for 1,200 worksite employees across various pay periods.
- Reviewed PTO setups to ensure compliance with company policies and regulations.
- Audited weekly client payrolls for compliance with minimum wage laws and tax accuracy.
Payroll Administrator
Penhall Construction
Anaheim, California
02.2017 - 08.2017
- Managed and audited weekly timecards for over 3,000 employees, processing 5,000 payroll hours in-house.
- Prepared payroll reports and journal entries for payroll manager and controller, ensuring accurate financial documentation.
- Executed monthly and weekly withholding tax payments for 22 states, maintaining compliance with tax regulations.
- Processed final checks according to state laws for multi-state payroll.
- Set up new union rates and benefits, reporting to unions monthly.
- Reconciled month-end and quarter-end closing processes, ensuring accuracy in financial reporting.
- Processed weekly payroll hours for Canada using ADP Pay at Work.
Payroll Clerk
Resources Connection LLC
Irvine, California
06.2016 - 01.2017
- Managed payroll help desk for 3,000 contractor consultants to address payroll inquiries.
- Assisted payroll team with updates for processing through ADP.
- Handled daily inbox and phone calls regarding employee paychecks.
- Provided W-2s, pay stubs, and termination checks to employees.
- Sorted and distributed pay stubs, garnishments, and tax documents.
- Researched employee information on tax withholdings and deductions.
- Collaborated with operations offices on payroll submissions for timely, accurate biweekly processing.
- Generated reports for compensation department and salary forecasting.
Human Resources & Payroll Assistant
Paris Baguette America
Commerce, USA
01.2016 - 12.2016
- Assisted with implementation of HR systems and workflow changes for HR/Payroll data management projects
- Assisted with creating/modifying HR structural data, such as departments and job codes for payroll purposes
- Managed sickness and vacation records, ensuring accurate tracking and compliance with company policies
- Maintained employee records through ADP WorkForce Now
- Assisted with new hire orientation and coordinated communication with benefit providers to facilitate seamless onboarding
Education
Class of 2022: Leadership Training Program -
Leadership Academy
12-2022
Master of Science - Leadership & Management
University of La Verne
12-2022
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration & Management
California State Polytechnic University
Pomona12-2016
Skills
- Client relationship management
- Employee training and development
- Payroll administration
- Compliance oversight
- Implementation support
- Customer service excellence
Payroll Systems
- Insperity Premier, Insperity Time & Attendance, ADP Pay at work, ADP Workforce Now
Timeline
Emerging Growth Payroll Specialist
Insperity
07.2024 - Current
Payroll Implementation Specialist II
Insperity
07.2021 - 07.2024
Senior Payroll Specialist
Insperity
08.2017 - 07.2021
Payroll Administrator
Penhall Construction
02.2017 - 08.2017
Payroll Clerk
Resources Connection LLC
06.2016 - 01.2017
Human Resources & Payroll Assistant
Paris Baguette America
01.2016 - 12.2016
Class of 2022: Leadership Training Program -
Leadership Academy
Master of Science - Leadership & Management
University of La Verne
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration & Management
California State Polytechnic University