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PATRICIA VIERA

Pawtucket,RI

Summary

At the City of Warwick, I excelled as a Payroll Administrator, adeptly handling complex payroll scenarios and system migrations, ensuring accuracy in tax payments and deductions. My expertise in payroll processing and strong collaboration skills significantly enhanced operational efficiency and employee satisfaction, while maintaining utmost confidentiality and compliance.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

PAYROLL ADMINISTRATOR

CITY OF WARWICK
04.2004 - Current
  • Handled complex payroll situations such as back-pay calculations, garnishments, and overtime payments with accuracy and professionalism.
  • Managed In-House payroll, data entry and processing for 1000 employees to comply with predetermined company guidelines.
  • Uploaded time records into computer system and made adjustments to create accurate database for payroll processing functions.
  • Post weekly payroll figures to the general ledger system.
  • Issue Manual checks as needed.
  • Collaborated with finance department to determine accurate payment of taxes and deductions.
  • Offered payroll-related subject matter expertise to management and employees to resolve payroll discrepancies.
  • Generated paper checks and printed stubs for employees who received direct deposits to complete payroll distribution.
  • Assisted in the successful migration of payroll systems during a company-wide software upgrade without disruption to operations.
  • Report staffing numbers monthly/quarterly to US Department of Labor, including Multiple Worksite Report.
  • Conducted New Employee Orientation, enrollment, and onboarding duties.
  • Administered and Managed Public Safety Employee Benefits into on-line Health and Dental Systems.
  • Maintained confidentiality of employee records and payroll information.
  • Collaborated closely with HR to coordinate benefit deductions, tax withholdings, and other adjustments.
  • Tracked employee vacation, sick and personal time.
  • Updated employee files with new details such as changes in address or salary levels.

Education

Associate of Science - OFFICE MANAGEMENT

NEW ENGLAND TECH
WARWICK, RI

Business Administration And Management

JOHNSON AND WALES UNIVERSITY
PROVIDENCE

Skills

  • Payroll Processing
  • Maintaining employee records
  • Timekeeping Management
  • Payroll Auditing
  • Benefits Administration

Timeline

PAYROLL ADMINISTRATOR

CITY OF WARWICK
04.2004 - Current

Associate of Science - OFFICE MANAGEMENT

NEW ENGLAND TECH

Business Administration And Management

JOHNSON AND WALES UNIVERSITY
PATRICIA VIERA