Paula Peres
New Bedford,MA
Summary
Detail-oriented Payroll Specialist with extensive experience in payroll processing and compliance. Managed payroll operations, ensuring accuracy in timekeeping, tax withholding, and employee records. Collaborated with supervisors to resolve discrepancies and supported onboarding for new hires. Committed to regulatory adherence and enhancing operational efficiency through effective teamwork.
Overview
10
10
years of post-secondary education
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Payroll Specialist
P&D Management
New Bedford, Massachusetts
03.2024 - 10.2026
- Processed payroll for P&D Management employees using timekeeping and payroll systems.
- Reviewed timesheets, correcting pay data to ensure accurate payroll submission.
- Maintained employee payroll records and updated direct deposit details.
- Reconciled payroll reports with accounting records and benefit entries.
- Responded to employee payroll questions with clear, timely support.
- Collaborated with employees and supervisors, resolving timesheet discrepancies to maintain payroll integrity.
- Provided timely customer service support to employees regarding questions about their paychecks or other payroll issues.
- Onboarded new employees in time reporting and payroll systems.
- Processed and monitored sick pay, vacation pay, and other leave entitlements to ensure compliance with company policies.
- Handled garnishments in compliance with legal requirements and company policies., child supports, and levies in accordance with federal and state laws.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Portuguese
University of Massachusetts, Dartmouth
North Dartmouth, MA 09.2016 - 05.2021
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
University of Massachusetts, Dartmouth
North Dartmouth, MA 09.2016 - 10.2021
Skills
- Payroll processing
- Timekeeping systems
- Payroll reconciliation
- Tax withholding
- Garnishment compliance
- Direct deposit setup
- Employee onboarding
- Benefits administration
- Discrepancy resolution
- Software proficiency
- New employee processing
- I-9 documentation
- Data reconciliation
- Multi-state payroll
- Wage garnishment
- Employee file maintenance
- Payroll compliance
- Payroll software proficiency
Timeline
Payroll Specialist
P&D Management
03.2024 - 10.2026
Bachelor of Arts - Portuguese
University of Massachusetts, Dartmouth
09.2016 - 05.2021
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
University of Massachusetts, Dartmouth
09.2016 - 10.2021