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Ruth A. Puga

Ruth A. Puga

Moreno Valley,CA

Summary

As a detail-oriented Payroll Specialist, I have extensive experience handling various payroll functions with accuracy, efficiency, and strict controls. My expertise includes organizing and prioritizing requirements to maintain tight deadlines and operating independently or as part of a team with minimal supervision. I have a comprehensive understanding of Payroll Law and Compliance and proficiency in Avionte, Kronos Payroll, Crystal Reports, COBRA, and Microsoft Excel V lookup. My skills include 75 wpm typing speed, 10-Key Alpha, Time and Attendance, Vendor Check Inquiry, PO Management, Numeracy, Literacy, Problem Solving, and Payroll System Experience. I am a results-driven individual with a strong work ethic, excellent communication, and interpersonal skills. My expertise, skills, and experience make me an ideal candidate for your Payroll Specialist position. Thank you for considering my application.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Payroll/Compliance Specialist

Monroy Trucking Services
05.2021 - Current
  • Process payroll for 30 employees, including W4’s, Rapid Pay Cards, Sick Hours, Vacation Time, Time Off, Resignations, Direct Deposits, Garnishments, and Time Adjustment Forms
  • Ensure compliance with meal break regulations and notification of violations or verbal warnings
  • Maintained accurate Time and Attendance records and reconciled discrepancies for employees
  • Conduct weekly meetings with the Payroll team to discuss challenges, suggestions, and goals for better efficiency

Compliance Specialist

MORAN MANAGEMENT & CONSULTING
12.2019 - 04.2021
  • Determined qualifications for Pay Raises, Cash Bonus, Holiday Pay, and Sick
  • Hours for over 800 Employees
  • Processed payroll and ensure compliance with regulations and policies for daily activities, including meal break violations, time and attendance, and employee inquiries
  • Verified and audited payroll reports, closing Kronos Payroll weekly, and printed checks and stubs for distribution
  • Handled weekly discrepancies for employees missing hours
  • Facilitated weekly meetings with the Payroll team to meet goals and discuss challenges and suggestions for better efficiency.

Safety Manager

EMPIRE TRANSPORT
12.2017 - 12.2019
  • Addressed non-compliance issues with safety for employees and suggested remediation
  • Facilitated occupational safety meetings and handled inquiries, questions, and concerns related to training
  • Led management of HR policies for vacation, sick time, employee benefits, services, and employment discrepancies or issues
  • Completed bi-weekly payroll for company employees, including calculating taxes, vacation, and sick time

Payroll & Accounts Payable Specialist

ROBERTSON'S READY MIX
02.2006 - 11.2017
  • Assisted with limited payroll daily for 280 employees, including approving time-off requests, vacations, and sick days
  • Identified and kept track of HR regulations and policies and reported to supervisors
  • Closed over 200 purchase orders (POs) a day, matched invoices to POs, and verified quantities matched
  • Followed month-end procedures, audited vendor statements for any aging invoices pending, and assist vendors with inquiries
  • Prepared and created month-end reports, assisted with counts and recounts for all stock locations, and key daily parts usage for multiple locations
  • Handled inventory location maintenance and online transfers

Education

Associate of Science - Business Administration W/ Marketing Concentration

Everest College
Ontario, CA
07.2007

Timeline

Payroll/Compliance Specialist

Monroy Trucking Services
05.2021 - Current

Compliance Specialist

MORAN MANAGEMENT & CONSULTING
12.2019 - 04.2021

Safety Manager

EMPIRE TRANSPORT
12.2017 - 12.2019

Payroll & Accounts Payable Specialist

ROBERTSON'S READY MIX
02.2006 - 11.2017

Associate of Science - Business Administration W/ Marketing Concentration

Everest College
Ruth A. Puga