Regina Hamilton
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
Highly skilled Payroll Analyst with experience in processing payroll, ensuring compliance with regulations and auditing company records. Strengths include knowledge of payroll systems, strong analytical skills for interpreting complex financial data, and ability to maintain confidentiality. Previous work noted for improving efficiency in payroll operations and enhancing the accuracy of financial documents.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Payroll Analyst
City of Los Angeles, Controller's Office
Los Angeles, CA
10.2022 - Current
- Reconcile Biweekly, Monthly, and Vendor Reports. Provide oversight to 8 City Depts. Print citywide paychecks and vendor checks. Process IRS Lock-In Letters and Release Letters. Review and analyze general payroll and personnel issues in Workday. Provide guidance to employees on how to navigate Workday.
- Process W2 adjustments. Prepare W4s for departmental distribution. Review and email departments the information from JPMorgan Chase Bank's ACH and NOC Returns Report; print hard checks as necessary.
- Conduct biweekly Pre-Test meetings to resolve errors prior to payday Wednesday.
Payroll Supervisor
Office of Finance
Los Angeles, CA
06.2019 - 10.2022
- Reviewed and processed payroll and mileage data to ensure accuracy of employee paychecks.
- Performed audits of time sheets for compliance with company policies and federal and state regulations.
- Maintained employee IOD records.
- Supervised two Accounting Clerks and one exempt employee.
- Worked closely with HR and Management
Accounting Clerk / Acting Payroll Supervisor
Public Works / L.A. Sanitation
Los Angeles, CA
09.2001 - 06.2019
- Oversaw Payroll for 600 employees from several divisions
- Lead over 3 Accounting Clerks
- Acting Payroll Supervisor on an as-needed basis
- Enforced FLSA overtime rules. Interpreted MOUs/Ordinances/Policies. Processed payroll adjustments. Tracked IOD.
- Processed documents for Emergency Checks, Cancelled Checks, and Remakes. Trained new employees. Picked up and distributed paychecks and Direct Deposit statements.
- As Acting Payroll Supervisor, supervised a staff of 12 employees. Worked closely with HR.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Management
University of Phoenix
Gardena, CA10-2005
Skills
- Employee Relations
- Payroll Auditing
- Payroll Processing
- Year-end processing
- Payroll policies and procedures
- Microsoft applications
- FMS Reports
- Calculator
- Workday
- Data Reconciliation
- Meeting deadlines
- Spreadsheet Creation
- Telephone and email etiquette
- Audit Support
- Daily payroll activities
- Interpersonal and written communication
- Policy Adherence
- Transaction review
- Excellent writing skills
- Report Preparation
- Record-keeping
Timeline
Payroll Analyst
City of Los Angeles, Controller's Office
10.2022 - Current
Payroll Supervisor
Office of Finance
06.2019 - 10.2022
Accounting Clerk / Acting Payroll Supervisor
Public Works / L.A. Sanitation
09.2001 - 06.2019
Bachelor of Science - Business Management
University of Phoenix
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