Navesia Samuels
Los Angeles,United States
Summary
Seasoned Payroll Specialist with a proven track record at DHL eCommerce Solutions, showcasing expertise in garnishment processing and exceptional documentation skills. Spearheaded payroll accuracy initiatives, significantly enhancing compliance and efficiency. Renowned for meticulous recordkeeping and robust knowledge of federal and state tax regulations, ensuring seamless payroll operations.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Payroll Specialist (Contract)
Greater Los Angeles County Vector Control District
Santa Fe Springs, United States
07.2024 - Current
- Verified, audited, edited, and processed the district's semi-monthly or bi-weekly payroll
- Resolved timekeeping discrepancies, collaborating with departments
- Ensured proper accounting of employee hours and leave
- Generated, reviewed, and reconciled payroll reports
- Communicated payroll policies to employees and resolved technical queries
- Managed payroll deductions and prepared reports for the Board of Trustees and CalPERS
Senior Payroll Specialist (Contract)
Longwood Management Corporation
Los Angeles Metropolitan Area, United States
11.2023 - 06.2024
- Reviewed payroll reports to ensure accuracy of calculations, including pay rates, overtime, vacation time.
- Researched discrepancies and resolved issues related to payroll transactions.
- Conducted audits of timesheets, leave requests, benefit enrollments., to ensure accuracy and compliance with policies and procedures.
- Ensured timely filing of all applicable quarterly and annual tax returns related to payroll activities.
- Processed wage garnishment orders from government agencies or creditors in a timely manner while adhering to applicable laws and regulations governing withholding limits and notification requirements.
- Provided support during internal and external audit reviews involving personnel records or compensation information.
- Worked closely with Human Resources staff members to resolve issues relating to employee data entry errors or other discrepancies.
- Managed special projects assigned by Payroll Manager as needed.
- Managed payroll for temporary, hourly and salaried employees.
- Onboarded new employees in time reporting and payroll systems.
Human Resources Payroll Administrator
DHL eCommerce Solutions
Whittier, United States
09.2020 - 11.2023
- Processed payroll information including salary, deductions, bonuses and vacation time for over 500 employees.
- Maintained accurate records of employee attendance, leave balances and tax information.
- Conducted audits to ensure accuracy of payroll data.
- Verified employee hours worked against timesheets provided by supervisors.
- Reviewed wage garnishments and court orders to ensure compliance with legal requirements.
- Provided support to Human Resources regarding new hire paperwork and benefits enrollment documents.
- Onboarded new employees in time reporting and payroll systems.
Onboarding Specialist
Paradies Lagardère
Los Angeles International Airport, United States
02.2017 - 03.2020
- Conducted orientation sessions to introduce company policies and procedures.
- Provided guidance on benefits enrollment and payroll setup.
- Tracked completion of new hire paperwork and ensured accuracy of information provided by employees.
- Coordinated with various departments to ensure smooth transition into the organization.
- Maintained accurate records of all new hire documentation in compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
- Oversaw necessary onboarding activities, addressing questions to speed up process.
- Maintained applicant profiles and information in applicant tracking system.
Education
Associate of Arts - AA - Business Administration and Management, General
Cerritos College
Skills
- Documentation expertise
- Recordkeeping requirements
- Garnishment processing
- Bi-weekly payroll processing
- Payroll policies and procedures
- Time sheet review
- Microsoft applications
- General ledger posting
- New hire processing
- Federal and state tax regulations
Timeline
Payroll Specialist (Contract)
Greater Los Angeles County Vector Control District
07.2024 - Current
Senior Payroll Specialist (Contract)
Longwood Management Corporation
11.2023 - 06.2024
Human Resources Payroll Administrator
DHL eCommerce Solutions
09.2020 - 11.2023
Onboarding Specialist
Paradies Lagardère
02.2017 - 03.2020
Associate of Arts - AA - Business Administration and Management, General
Cerritos College
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