SOLIMAR BERRÍOS
Tyngsborough,MA
Summary
HR and office operations professional combining payroll administration, employee lifecycle support, and confidential records management with accounting and administrative coordination. Maintain accurate employee data, resolve pay and benefits questions, and support policy, handbook, and compliance work. Trusted for organized processes, bilingual communication, and consistent employee support.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Head of Office Operations
MILL CITY GROWS, INC.
02.2019 - 10.2026
- Partner across HR, IT, and Finance to resolve issues, improve onboarding efficiency, and support a consistent employee experience.
- Coordinate recruitment, hiring, onboarding, and offboarding, including background checks (CORI/SORI), employment verification, and federal and state tax documentation.
- Coordinate employee training and development, quarterly and annual performance reviews, and onboarding communications and logistics.
- Review and approve timesheets, submit payroll information, and support employee questions related to leave, compensation, and benefits.
- Maintain accurate, confidential employee records in electronic and paper formats; manage employee profiles and documentation in HR systems.
- Support the development and implementation of HR policies, employee handbooks, and processes while helping maintain compliance with applicable labor requirements.
Administrative Payroll Specialist
SAVANT HUMAN CAPITAL MANAGEMENT (HCM)
12.2017 - 02.2019
- Processed medium- to high-volume employee timesheets and payroll data, checking entries for accuracy and resolving discrepancies.
- Reviewed payroll deductions for benefits and insurance premiums and tracked vacation, sick leave, PTO, holiday pay, and overtime.
- Prepared payroll documentation and entered new-hire information into the payroll database in accordance with state and federal requirements.
- Responded to employee and consultant payroll inquiries and helped resolve payment and timekeeping issues.
Administrative Assistant
CRUYBELT CONTRACTOR, INC.
Las Piedras
11.2012 - 09.2017
- Prepared subcontractor purchase orders, client quotations, project documentation, bid files, and submittal packages.
- Tracked supplier insurance documentation and distributed required records to clients; maintained controlled project files and document revisions.
- Managed the President's calendar, meetings, appointments, meeting minutes, correspondence, reports, and office supply inventory.
- Supported recruiting, new-hire onboarding, orientation scheduling, personnel changes, and termination paperwork in coordination with HR.
- Assisted Accounting with accounts payable, collections, invoice audits, and weekly payroll time edits for hourly and salaried employees.
Office Assistant
REFRIGERATION ENGINEERING, INC.
San Juan
04.2010 - 11.2012
- Supported company accounting and reporting, including weekly payroll for 20 salaried employees.
- Managed accounts payable and receivable, expense tracking, bank and account reconciliations, billing, invoicing, purchase orders, cash receipts, and daily bank deposits.
- Coordinated communication among management, employees, and clients, and helped resolve time-sensitive operational issues.
- Prepared and maintained confidential HR files related to salary changes, deductions, benefits, payroll exceptions, and tax withholdings.
- Assisted external auditors and maintained administrative records, executive calendars, meeting schedules, incoming calls, and office supplies.
Education
B.A. - Business Administration & Human Resources Management
Universidad Ana G. Méndez (UAGM)
Puerto Rico10-2026
Skills
- Human Resources Operations-Personnel Recruitment & Onboarding-Personnel Relations Support-Payroll & Timesheet Administration-Office & Executive Administration
- Benefits Enrollment & Leave Administration-HR Records & Confidentiality-Policy & Compliance Support-Personnel & Business Insurance Processes
- Invoicing & Expense Control-Financial Audit & Documentation Support-Accounts Payable & Receivable-State & Federal Grant Billing-Donations-Bank Deposits-Monthly End Close Out & Reconciliation-Statements & Financial Reporting
- Microsoft 365-Google Workspace-HRIS Systems (Gusto, UKG, ADP Workforce)-Asana-Salesforce-Xero-QuickBooks-Billcom-EXL Auditstream-Square-Stripe Paymode-X
Timeline
Head of Office Operations
MILL CITY GROWS, INC.
02.2019 - 10.2026
Administrative Payroll Specialist
SAVANT HUMAN CAPITAL MANAGEMENT (HCM)
12.2017 - 02.2019
Administrative Assistant
CRUYBELT CONTRACTOR, INC.
11.2012 - 09.2017
Office Assistant
REFRIGERATION ENGINEERING, INC.
04.2010 - 11.2012
B.A. - Business Administration & Human Resources Management
Universidad Ana G. Méndez (UAGM)