Independently responsible to enter transactions timely to ensure bi-weekly and monthly paychecks are delivered on time and error free. Administers payroll components of key personnel actions such as new hires, rehires, merits and promotions, stipends, data changes, appointment extensions, separations, etc. Verifies appropriate fund sources and leave accruals. Conducts independent research on employees' payroll history data and corrects any payroll discrepancies. Remains current on policies and procedures affecting use of appropriate title codes, account codes, and other transaction codes as relevant. Attend Shared Services User Group meetings. Adhere to Academic Personnel Manual (APM), UCPath procedures, Personnel Policies for Staff Members (PPSM), collective bargaining contracts, and organizational procedures in transacting personnel data changes, and organizational procedures in transacting personnel data changes. Submit corresponding Visa actions in ISS. Anticipate appointment renewals and work with Pi's, employees, and shared service centers for extensions or termination. Independently coordinate quarterly payroll submission for departments and programs of approximately 200 payroll actions. Collect and submit timesheets in certain circumstances such as off cycle pay, Reader pay, etc. Event Coordination: plans and executes events such as lecturers, colloquia, conferences, luncheons, receptions, and meetings. Personnel Workforce Administration Manage positions in UCPath via Shared Service Center and ServiceLink to ensure new positions are created or existing positions are updated to accommodate new or concurrent hires. Coordinate onboarding with Shared Service Center to ensure timely onboarding of new staff, faculty, students, and volunteers are conducted. Coordinate background checks as needed. Monitor reverifications of work authorization documents. Provide Social Security numbers forms for new hires.

Processes Payroll MaintenanceIncluding employment hires and terminations.Process payroll AdjustmentsProcesses payroll GarnishmentsProcesses insurance deduction changesProcesses W-4 and direct deposit changesResponds to email inquiries by EOD and answers/returns all callsPerform semi-monthly payrollParticipate in payroll auditsHandle all Federal, State, and Local employment tax schedules and feesSet up new States for employment purposesTrain & Assist Management with Time & AttendanceAssists in special projects as required.Assists in the development of payroll policy and procedures.

Processes complex weekly payroll for 30+ employees, (Prevailing Wage, Davis Bacon, Call Back pay, pay differential, reporting time, COVID relief and night work). Ensures all laws and company policy adhered to. Liaison for employees regarding company policy, Federal laws, State laws and benefits programs. Creates and ensures accuracy for Job Costing, Payroll Reporting, and Managers reports. Maintains employees payroll records and disciplinary memos. Assists in facilitating benefits program such as medical, dental, vision, and 401k plans. Inputs data for Workmen’s Compensation and 401K contributions. Implemented several process to improve efficiency and simplify communication. Communicates with employees and management team on policy changes, safety concerns and payroll trends. Ensures timekeeping and invoicing are aligned for accurate billing.

Responsible for the management, supervision, and operations of the front end department to include 18 cash registers, 12 self-checkout registers, 40+ Sales Store Checkers, 7+ Tellers, 1 Lead Teller, cash cage operations, and opening and closing procedures. Executes administrative and technical functions of supervision; writing the schedules for both tellers and cashiers, certifying time cards, maintaining personnel files, maintaining and keeping current with personnel training, behavioral issues, and performance plans. Orally and electronically communicates with personnel and management within store as well as support staff outside such as security, legal, and HR. Possesses a working knowledge of DeCA policies and procedures in regards to employees, performance plans, behavioral expectations, safety, security, ID card privileges, ration policies, and ensures adherence to all. Assists Store Manager/Security Officer with RAMs (Random Anti-Terrorism Measures) by organizing ID checks and scanning the interior and exterior of facility for security concerns. Customer Service Ambassador, CSA, and first line of defense to all customer inquiries, comments, and concerns.Coordinates with scanning department to provide front end personnel for required monthly price changes.

11/2010 - 1/2011 Cashier, operated cash register, stocked merchandise, and maintained clean work area.1/2011- 1/2012 Front End Lead, supervised cashiers, approved purchases/returns, merchandised and stocked shelves. First line of defense for customer service issues, prepared front end operations for both opening and closing procedures. Reconciled drawers, prepared deposits, filed all customer transactions. 1/2012- 2/2013 Receiving Lead, shipping and receiving. Processed all incoming freight, accounted for damaged merchandise, reported quantity discrepancies, and ensured product priced correctly. Processed damaged merchandise and returns for salvage, resale, or return to vendor. Prepared and shipped customer purchases, returned items, and district stores requests. Operated handheld scanner, inventory database, intranet, and pallet jack. 3/2013 - 8/2013 Department Lead/Manager, assisted in the operations of the housewares department. Merchandised, prepped for inventory, prepared shelves for new product, including top and back stock. Walked inventory reports to ensure correct placement, movement and signage of merchandise. Trained new employees.8/2013 - 7/2015 Customer Service Training Manager, Introduce new associates to organization and culture. Conducted all employee orientation to include I-9 and W2 processing as well as policies and training. Maintained employee records. Scheduled the weekly Manager on Duty shifts. Acting Duty Manager 15-20 hours a week. Ensured all safety and service measures adhered to by all associates. Answered all manager calls, in-store customer concerns, security and theft issues. Merchandised bridal room and ran bridal department. Ensured safety and food handling standards met in World Market department where food was sold and samples prepared.