Zurely Saladin-Valerio
Pflugerville,TX
Summary
Results-focused payroll professional with strength in analytics, implementation of payroll systems and global payroll processing. Proactive leader with strengths in communication and cross-team collaboration. Proficient in leveraging analytics and payroll processing knowledge to promote seamless integration and implementation of systems as well as payroll processing. Adept at managing concurrent objectives to promote efficiency and influence positive outcomes.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Global Payroll Associate
Etsy, Inc.
New York, NY
11.2022 - Current
- Processed domestic and international payroll, including equity for 3,000 plus employees across three brands
- Created and maintained controls to ensure accuracy of payroll data.
- Developed and implemented global payroll policies and procedures.
- Provided technical expertise in the evaluation, selection, configuration, and implementation of global payroll systems.
- Worked closely with HRIS team to identify inefficiencies in payroll processing system.
- Resolved complex pay issues on a timely basis.
- Analyzed payment trends to identify potential areas for improvement in efficiency or cost savings.
- Collaborated with other business functions to ensure accurate and timely processing of employee payments.
- Conducted regular audits to verify accuracy of payroll data entered into system including year-end tax forms
- Responded to employee inquiries regarding payroll issues such as taxes, deductions or benefit elections.
- Provided training to new staff members on proper procedures for processing payroll transactions.
Payroll Analyst
Cloudflare, Inc.
Austin, TX
11.2020 - 11.2022
- Processed bi-weekly and semi-monthly domestic and global payroll for 2,000+ employees.
- Processed semi-monthly Canadian payroll.
- Processed off-cycle stock option and quarterly RSU payrolls.
- Worked closely with Equity team to ensure proper taxation and processing of equity-related transactions.
- Audited ESPP contributions monthly and worked with external advisors and auditors to ensure accuracy.
- Created and ensured accuracy of payroll journal entries.
- Processed W2 amendments.
- Completed new state registrations and set up.
- Enforced payroll-related policies, procedures and regulations to adhere to changing company and governmental standards.
- Adhered to department policies and procedures for successful internal and external SOX audits.
- Implemented payroll system and worked closely with HRIS on seamless transition, integration and troubleshooting of ADP Workforce Now and Workday feeds.
- Audited 401k deferral files for accuracy as well as participated in 401k yearly audit.
- Fielded and responded to all employee payroll-related inquiries using ticketing system.
Human Resources Generalist
AZUMA Leasing
Austin , TX
08.2016 - 11.2020
- Interpreted, explained and enforced human resources policies to keep staff in compliance with standards.
- Facilitated new hire on-boarding program by scheduling training initiatives, resolving issues and processing paperwork. Also handled all terminations.
- Liaised with staff and management in analysis and resolution of issues, grievances and conflicts.
- Engaged in operations analysis, needs assessment and process mapping to optimize departmental structures and leadership.
- Lead weekly new hire orientation sessions.
- Addressed inquires from employees and management regarding new-hire activity and ongoing employee relation issues.
- Conducted employee performance reviews to access strengths and weaknesses, keeping feedback positive and constructive.
- Maximized HR efficiencies and maintained compliance with operational functions by performing background investigations, employment interviews, requisition posting, budgeting, statistical reporting, confidential document control and protocol development.
- Aided senior HR leadership with annual audits and filings including 401k and 5500.
Accounting Manager and Human Resources Coordinator
89.5 KMFA Classical Radio Music Station
Austin, TX
08.2014 - 08.2016
- Oversaw general ledgers, accounts receivable and payable, payroll processing and reporting.
- Investigated and resolved discrepancies in monthly bank accounts.
- Developed budgets, prepared forecasts and monitored financial deadlines.
- Coded invoices and other records to maintain organized and accurate records.
- Conducted new hire orientations making new employees feel welcome and ready to succeed.
- Worked with department managers to assess needs.
- Maintained compliance with all local, state and federal laws, as well as established organizational standards.
- Worked on 401(k) administration, FMLA and workers' compensation claims and benefits.
- Explained human resources policies and procedures to all employees.
Education
Accounting/Media Studies
CUNY-Hunter College
New York, NYSkills
- Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS)
- Payroll Auditing
- Payroll Processing
- Advanced problem solving abilities
- Strategic decision making
- Payroll policies, procedures and processing
- Microsoft Office Suite expertise
- Project multitasking and prioritization
- Fluent in Spanish
- Payroll software proficiency - Workday and ADP
Timeline
Lead Global Payroll Associate
Etsy, Inc.
11.2022 - Current
Payroll Analyst
Cloudflare, Inc.
11.2020 - 11.2022
Human Resources Generalist
AZUMA Leasing
08.2016 - 11.2020
Accounting Manager and Human Resources Coordinator
89.5 KMFA Classical Radio Music Station
08.2014 - 08.2016
Accounting/Media Studies
CUNY-Hunter College
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