Workday
Wendy Mucutza
Payroll
Daytona Beach,FL
Summary
Results-driven payroll professional with extensive experience in managing payroll operations and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. Proven track record of enhancing payroll accuracy and efficiency while fostering collaborative team environment. Known for reliability, adaptability, and strong work ethic. Focused on achieving results through effective communication and leadership.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Payroll Supervisor
TopBuild Corporation
03.2017 - 12.2024
- Assisted with system implementation projects for multiple software systems, including transition of HCM software from Peoplesoft to Workday by providing valuable input and testing from the perspective of a seasoned payroll professional and subject matter expert
- Assisted with Workday production configurations in Payroll, Time Tracking and Absence to improve processing time accuracy
- Assisted with system upgrades and testing of "On-Prem" Oracle Database software system, ensuring accurate time tracking and piece rate calculations
- Maintained Workday Period Schedules for Payroll, Absence, and Time Tracking
- Maintained Infor WorkBrain (Oracle database) payroll calendars and scheduler
- Managed a team of payroll specialists, ensuring timely and accurate processing for over 15,000 employees across multiple pay schedules.
- Assisted employees with resolving any payroll-related issues or concerns in a timely manner, via Workday Help, ServiceNow ticketing system, email and phone calls.
- Maintained employee confidence by keeping all payroll information strictly confidential while addressing concerns professionally.
- Collaborated with Benefits team, ensuring proper deductions were made from employee paychecks.
- Collaborated with Compensation team, ensuring proper payment of bonus, commissions and stock options.
- Performed review of Workday calculations in overtime, vacation, and sick hours to ensure accurate payroll processing
- Oversaw accurate processing of special payroll situations, such as bonuses, terminations, and leaves of absence, maintaining strict adherence to policies.
- Ensured compliance with federal and state labor laws by staying up-to-date on regulations and adjusting payroll procedures accordingly.
- Reduced payroll discrepancies by conducting thorough audits and implementing corrective actions when necessary.
- Developed comprehensive training materials for new hires, contributing to their successful onboarding into the payroll department.
- Assisted payroll specialist team with entry of all garnishments for bankruptcies, student loans, and child support orders.
- Coordinated with accounting department for accurate general ledger postings related to payroll transactions, promoting financial accuracy across departments.
- Performed monthly General Ledger Balancing of Payroll Cash Accounts and submitted Journal Entries to Accounting as needed to correct balance issue.
- Transmits ACH and PosPay files to multiple banks for processing of employee payments
- Partnered with external auditors during annual audit cycles, ensuring accurate representation of payroll records.
- Led training sessions for department staff on new payroll software, enhancing team efficiency and reducing reliance on external technical support.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Works effectively in fast-paced environments, with a proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
Payroll Specialist / Team Lead
TopBuild Corporation
12.2014 - 03.2017
- Assisted employees with resolving any payroll-related issues or concerns in a timely manner
- Maintained employee confidence by keeping all payroll information strictly confidential while addressing concerns professionally.
- Reduced payroll discrepancies by conducting thorough audits and implementing corrective actions when necessary.
- Documented and processed all garnishments for bankruptcies, student loans, and child support orders.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Collaborated with human resources to maintain up-to-date employee information for precise payroll calculations.
- Reviewed payroll audit reports during processing for 3,500 employees to verify accuracy of information.
- Researched payroll errors and processed adjustments to ensure accurate and timely payments to employees
Senior Payroll Specialist
Wyndham Vacation Ownership
01.2005 - 11.2012
- Enter and review pay plans to insure system accuracy
- Accurately process week & bi-weekly payroll assigned locations in multiple states
- Validate & process commission / bonus corrections, missing time punches & overpayments
- Balance payroll files by pay code and pay group
- Upload payroll files into ADP Enterprise
- Systems used : PeopleSoft SIMS (sales incentive management system), ADP Enterprise HR V5, Kronos Workforce Central, Oracle E-Business Suite
Payroll Specialist
Wyndham Vacation Ownership
08.2004 - 01.2005
- Accurately process commission payroll for assigned sites
- Review pay plans to insure system accuracy
- Process corrections sent from site
- Process monthly reconciliations making journal entries when needed to balance out system & respective account
Payroll Dept File Clerk
Wyndham Vacation Ownership
12.2003 - 08.2004
- Maintained all filing for Commissions department
- Order office supplies for department and process payments through accounts payable
Education
High School Diploma -
St. Cloud High School
St. Cloud, FLAssociate of Arts - Business
Seminole State College
Sanford, FL08-2016
Skills
- Payroll software expertise
- Timekeeping systems
- Skilled in Workday
- Payroll management
- Payroll auditing
- Multi-state payroll
- Exceptional Microsoft Excel skills
- Journal entry preparation
- Payroll processing
- Meeting deadlines
References
Available Upon Request
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimeWork Location
RemoteHybridOn-SiteImportant To Me
Work-life balanceCompany CultureCareer advancementPersonal development programsPaid time offStock Options / Equity / Profit Sharing401k matchWork from home optionSoftware
Oracle Splash Reports
Mircosoft Office
PeopleSoft
Infor Workbrain
ADP SmartCompliance
Quote
I’ve been absolutely terrified every moment of my life, and I’ve never let it keep me from doing a single thing that I wanted to do.
Georgia O’Keefe
Interests
Photography
Reading
Hiking
Motorsports Racing
Event Planning
Camping
Timeline
Payroll Supervisor
TopBuild Corporation
03.2017 - 12.2024
Payroll Specialist / Team Lead
TopBuild Corporation
12.2014 - 03.2017
Senior Payroll Specialist
Wyndham Vacation Ownership
01.2005 - 11.2012
Payroll Specialist
Wyndham Vacation Ownership
08.2004 - 01.2005
Payroll Dept File Clerk
Wyndham Vacation Ownership
12.2003 - 08.2004
High School Diploma -
St. Cloud High School
Associate of Arts - Business
Seminole State College
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