MONA LUCAS
Dallas County Hospital District
Desoto,Texas
22
years of professional experience
A payroll professional with proven track record in managing payroll systems and ensuring regulatory compliance. Recognized for optimizing payroll processes and resolving discrepancies efficiently. Known for strong collaboration skills and results-driven approach, adaptable to changing needs and highly reliable in team settings.
Work History
Payroll Administrator
8 Months- Ensures the payment of employees – biweekly.
- Acts as a liaison with designated time & labor editors, executive assistants, and other leaders by answering all questions relating to employees’ paychecks and time.
- Maintains records of regular deductions from employees’ payments such as deductions of Child Support, Bankruptcy, Student loans and other governmental deductions. Also sends the wage garnishment files to the specific vendors for payment.
- Coordinates efforts between the payroll department and other departments such as the Shared Services, Benefits and Legal to ensure accurate employee data.
- Handles and monitors the use of the electronic timekeeping system.
- Maintains employees’ records, including the correct entry of changes in employee’s status.
- Ensures maximum compliance with local, state, and federal laws and regulations.
- Ensures prompt update of all software for accurate payroll processing and administration by testing system updates.
- Ensures the proper filing of the biweekly tax payment for PCCI by submitting the payment via EFTPS in a timely manner.
- Ensures the updating of the organization’s payroll procedures are maintained.
- Ensures the submission of PCCI payroll is transmitted successfully on a biweekly basis. Also, can successfully transmit DCHD payroll.
- Trains departmental staff on how to handle the computerization of the payroll system.
- Completes additional tasks as assigned by the organization or leaders.
Sr. Payroll Analyst
5 Years 6 Months- Responsible for processing business reimbursements in accordance with company policy and IRS regulations.
- Record and maintain Time and Attendance verification forms.
- Perform off cycle payroll run accurately and timely.
- Researched detailed payroll discrepancies.
- Data entry of employee payroll deductions and corrections
- Prepare and research all employees being paid over 80 and under 80 hours on a bi-weekly basis.
- Acts as a liaison with designated time & labor editors, executive assistants, and other leaders by answering all questions relating to employees’ paychecks and time.
Payroll Administrator
3 Years- Records changes on all employees regarding benefits.
- Reconciles monthly vendor health bills.
- Assisted with open enrollment.
- Compiles and maintained all personnel records.
- Transmitted the semi-monthly payroll.
- Trained departmental staff on new-hire orientation.
- Completes additional tasks as assigned by the organization or leaders.
Payroll & Benefits Manager
4 Years 11 Months- Supervised a staff of five payroll/benefit employees daily.
- Managed and maintained the Workers Compensation Reports.
- Created all new employee training manuals.
- Compiles and maintained all personnel records.
- Transmitted the weekly payroll.
- Handled all medical accounts payable invoices.
- Input payroll data for bonuses and or site incentives monthly
Payroll Coordinator
5 Years 5 Months- Processed payroll for over 15,000 employees, ensuring accurate and timely compensation.
- Implemented automated systems to streamline payroll processing and reduce errors.
- Collaborated with HR to resolve employee inquiries regarding payroll discrepancies.
- Conducted audits on payroll data to maintain compliance with federal regulations.
- Ensures the proper filing of the biweekly tax payment for Dallas County by submitting the payment via EFTPS in a timely manner
- Maintained compliance with federal and state regulations by staying up-to-date on labor laws and tax codes related to payroll.
- Partnered with external auditors during periodic reviews, providing necessary documentation to ensure clean audit results related to payroll transactions.
- Resolved payroll discrepancies quickly and successfully.
Education
No Degree - Accounting And Finance
High School Diploma
Skills
Peoplesoft 9.2
Microsoft Office
SAP Concur
Perceptive Content
Open Tempo
Ansos
Workday
ADP
Netchex
Strong Leadership qualities
Multi-tasking
Excellent Time Management Skills
Ability to work in a high stress
fast paced environment.
Quick Learner
Critical Thinker
Self-Starter
Timeline
Payroll Coordinator
Dallas County Hospital District
03.2021 - CurrentRead More
Payroll Administrator
Dallas County Hospital District
07.2020 - 03.2021Read More
Sr. Payroll Analyst
Dallas County Hospital District
01.2015 - 07.2020Read More
Payroll Administrator
8.0 Management
08.2011 - 08.2014Read More
Payroll & Benefits Manager
Site Concrete
03.2004 - 02.2009Read More
South Grand Prairie High
High School Diploma
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Sam Houston University
No Degree from Accounting And Finance
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