Ramiesha Palmer
Aliso Viejo,CA
Summary
Accomplished and detail-oriented Payroll Manager with extensive experience in payroll processing, compensation management, compliance, and process optimization. Adept at overseeing high-volume payroll operations, ensuring accuracy, and maintaining compliance with regulatory standards. Proven track record of collaborating with senior leadership and stakeholders to drive efficiency and operational excellence in payroll functions.
Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure Payroll Manager position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.
Thorough team contributor with strong organizational capabilities. Experienced in handling numerous projects at once while ensuring accuracy. Effective at prioritizing tasks and meeting deadlines.
Experienced leader with strong background in guiding teams, managing complex projects, and achieving strategic objectives. Excels in developing efficient processes, ensuring high standards, and aligning efforts with organizational goals. Known for collaborative approach and commitment to excellence.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Payroll Lead
TRINITY PROPERTY CONSULTANTS
01.2024 - Current
- Manage payroll operations, ensuring timely and accurate processing for employees across 269 property locations.
- Oversee tax setup for 32 states and local jurisdictions, ensuring compliance.
- Develop and implement payroll process guidelines to enhance efficiency and consistency.
- Serve as the first point of contact for payroll-related inquiries, resolving issues promptly.
- Support new hires by facilitating onboarding communications and ensuring a smooth transition.
- Generate and submit monthly and quarterly labor statistics reports.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Trained and mentored junior payroll staff on compliance regulations and best practices.
- Conducted regular audits of payroll data to ensure accuracy and compliance with applicable laws.
- Assisted employees with resolving any payroll-related issues or concerns in a timely manner, maintaining positive relationships within the organization.
- Supervised a team of payroll specialists, ensuring timely and accurate processing for over 1000 employees.
- Reviewed time records for employees to verify accuracy of information.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
Senior Compensation & Payroll Specialist
AVIDEX INDUSTRIES
01.2021 - 07.2023
- Managed multi-state payroll processing, including union payroll, bonuses, commissions, and expense reimbursements.
- Led system implementations, including ADP Workforce Now and Pay Factors, improving payroll efficiency.
- Conducted job evaluations and internal equity analyses, collaborating with talent acquisition and senior leaders to develop competitive compensation structures.
- Processed payroll tax registrations, handled garnishment requests, and ensured compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Directed bi-annual compensation review cycles and performed job architecture audits.
- Processed payroll for over 500 employees using ADP Workforce Now, ensuring compliance with regulations.
- Reviewed and reconciled payroll discrepancies, enhancing accuracy in employee compensation.
- Assisted employees with inquiries regarding their paychecks, deductions, and other related issues, providing clear and concise communication.
- Verified and submitted timekeeping information for accurate and efficient payroll processing.
- Resolved payroll discrepancies quickly and successfully.
- Reduced payroll errors by conducting thorough audits and resolving discrepancies in a timely manner.
- Maintained strict confidentiality of all payroll information and records.
Senior Payroll and Compensation Manager
AVIDEX INDUSTRIES
05.2020 - 01.2021
- Managed payroll processing, tax compliance, certified payroll reporting, and issue resolution.
- Served as the Project Manager for Pay Scale Benchmarking and Paylocity HRIS implementations.
- Maintained HRIS payroll records and assisted with payroll-related reconciliations.
- Reviewed time records for over 600 employees to verify accuracy of information.
- Managed payroll data entry and processing for over 600 employees to comply with predetermined company guidelines.
- Led compensation strategy development to align with organizational goals and market standards.
- Implemented comprehensive salary review processes to ensure internal equity and external competitiveness.
- Conducted detailed analyses of compensation data to identify trends and inform decision-making.
- Streamlined job evaluation processes, improving efficiency and accuracy in role classifications.
- Advised executives on compensation policies, ensuring compliance with legal regulations and industry benchmarks.
- Optimized salary structures for increased employee retention and reduced turnover rates.
- Streamlined the annual merit increase process, resulting in more efficient distribution of funds across all departments.
Senior Payroll Specialist / HR Generalist
KYA SERVICES, LLC
02.2016 - 04.2020
- Processed multi-state and union payroll, ensuring accuracy and compliance with labor laws.
- Managed benefits enrollment, workers’ compensation claims, unemployment claims, and garnishments.
- Led payroll reconciliation, journal entries, and general ledger postings.
- Successfully implemented Insperity HRIS system as Project Manager.
- Conducted internal and external payroll audits.
- Processed bi-weekly, weekly and semi monthly payroll for over 500 exempt and non exempt employees, ensuring accuracy and compliance with regulations.
- Managed payroll for over 500 employees, ensuring timely and accurate payments.
Senior Payroll/Billing Specialist
RYDER LOGISTICS OF CALIFORNIA, LLC
01.2006 - 02.2016
- Managed payroll and billing operations, ensuring accuracy and regulatory compliance.
- Managed new client payroll setup and provided leadership in payroll issue resolution.
- Prepared payroll records for audit requests and generated management reports.
- Processed billing invoices accurately, ensuring timely payments and minimizing discrepancies.
Education
High School Diploma - General Studies
Long Beach Adult School
Long Beach, CA06.2023
Skills
- Payroll Processing & Administration
- Multi-State & Union Payroll
- Compensation & Benefits Management
- Payroll Tax Compliance & Reporting
- Process Improvement & Automation
- Payroll Audits & Reconciliations
- HRIS & Payroll System Implementation
- Employee Relations & Issue Resolution
- Year-End W-2 Reconciliation
- Internal Equity Analysis
- New Hire Processing & Onboarding
- Garnishment & Wage Attachments
- Project Management & Leadership
- MS Office
- QuickBooks
- ADP Workforce Now
- ADP Enhanced Time (Enterprise eTime) and Workforce Manager
- Zendesk
- Paylocity
- PayScale
- Pay Factors
- Insperity
- SL Dynamics
Accomplishments
- Designed and implemented a comprehensive compensation structure from the ground up to ensure market alignment and equitable employee pay, including revamping and consolidating job descriptions.
- Built a market-aligned compensation framework, modernizing job architecture and standardizing job descriptions to ensure fair and competitive pay practices.
- Developed and executed a compensation strategy from inception, aligning pay bands with market benchmarks and streamlining job descriptions for clarity and consistency.
- Supervised team of 4 staff members.
Timeline
Payroll Lead
TRINITY PROPERTY CONSULTANTS
01.2024 - Current
Senior Compensation & Payroll Specialist
AVIDEX INDUSTRIES
01.2021 - 07.2023
Senior Payroll and Compensation Manager
AVIDEX INDUSTRIES
05.2020 - 01.2021
Senior Payroll Specialist / HR Generalist
KYA SERVICES, LLC
02.2016 - 04.2020
Senior Payroll/Billing Specialist
RYDER LOGISTICS OF CALIFORNIA, LLC
01.2006 - 02.2016
High School Diploma - General Studies
Long Beach Adult School