Paulina Catalan
Miramar
Summary
Dynamic Payroll & Benefits Specialist with a proven track record at Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits, enhancing payroll efficiency by 15%. Skilled in payroll processing and employee relations, I excel in optimizing onboarding and benefits administration, ensuring accuracy and compliance while fostering a collaborative work environment.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Payroll & Benefits Specialist
Miccosukee Resort & Casino
Miami
05.2025 - Current
- Processed payroll for all employees on a bi-weekly basis.
- Managed employee benefits enrollment and changes throughout the year.
- Assisted employees with payroll inquiries and benefit-related questions.
- Collaborated with HR to ensure seamless onboarding of new hires regarding benefits.
- Conducted audits of payroll data for accuracy and compliance purposes.
- Coordinated with Human Resources department to process terminations and final payments.
Payroll Administrator
Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits
Miramar
02.2022 - 05.2025
- Increased Payroll Efficiency by 15%: Orchestrated the implementation of an online employee timekeeping program, streamlining overtime tracking and work hour measurements, leading to a 15% reduction in processing time.
- Enhanced Data Accuracy: Streamlined HR processes for new hire onboarding and payroll/deductions, ensuring accurate data for 2000+ employees, minimizing errors and potential penalties.
- Reduced Payroll Processing Time: Implemented procedures to ensure timely and accurate weekly payroll submissions, improving cash flow and employee satisfaction.
Shipboard Benefits / Payroll Specialist/ Voyage Analyst
Carnival Cruise Lines
Miami
11.1997 - 01.2022
- Streamlined Onboarding Process: Optimized shipboard personnel onboarding procedures within the payroll database, improving efficiency for a large workforce and reducing time spent on manual data entry.
- Maintained Regulatory Compliance: Ensured accurate and efficient timekeeping information submission, adhering to all safety regulations to minimize potential fines and legal issues.
Human Resources/ Accounting Manager
Alpha1 Staffing + Search Firm
Pembroke Pines
09.2017 - 11.2019
- Reduced Payroll Errors by 10%: Implemented procedures for accurate payroll processing, minimizing data entry errors for 80+ employees, resulting in cost savings and improved employee morale.
- Improved HR Efficiency: Streamlined onboarding processes, compensation & benefits administration, and employee relations management, reducing administrative workload and improving departmental efficiency.
- Reduced Costs by 5%: Optimized payroll processing and financial procedures, which led to 5% cost savings.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Miami-Dade College
04.2007
Skills
- Payroll Processing & Administration
- Benefits Administration
- Employee Relations & Engagement
- Onboarding & Training
- Performance Management
Timeline
Payroll & Benefits Specialist
Miccosukee Resort & Casino
05.2025 - Current
Payroll Administrator
Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits
02.2022 - 05.2025
Human Resources/ Accounting Manager
Alpha1 Staffing + Search Firm
09.2017 - 11.2019
Shipboard Benefits / Payroll Specialist/ Voyage Analyst
Carnival Cruise Lines
11.1997 - 01.2022
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Miami-Dade College