Jessica Rodriguez, Cpp Email & Phone Number

Houston, Texas, Us

• Responsible for managing and ensuring payment of payroll and entire payroll function for the company• Identify, develop and implement process improvements as well as document SOP’s for the dept• Process full cycle multi state bi-weekly payroll for salaried, salaried non-exempt, and hourly employees via Paycom• Process off-cycle payrolls for bonus or adjustment payrolls as needed• Create journal entries after every payroll via excel spreadsheets to include v-look ups and pivot tables• Reconcile and research payroll journal entry discrepancies to general ledger• Generate and reconcile HSA contributions and upload to HSA Bank• Generate and reconcile 401K deductions and upload contributions to 401K carrier• Review and approve payroll tax filings• Respond to employee inquiries regarding payroll• Set up and register with Secretary of state, Sales Tax, State Income Tax and SUTA for new states as close accounts• Assist with workers comp and 401k audits and generate payroll reports requested• Assist Human Resources with open enrollment annual premium deduction set ups for all benefits to ensure correct paychecks for employees• Work closely with Human Resources to process paid and unpaid leaves of absence, garnishments, wage adjustments, classification changes, and deduction modifications• Assist with coordination and completion of special projects to include company acquisitions related to payroll and HR• Maintain current knowledge of all Federal and State labor laws and regulations

Houston, Tx, Us

• Development of skill set consistent with assuming Payroll Manager level duties• Processing full cycle weekly payroll for 1,600 hourly and 600 bi-weekly salaried employees via JD Edwards Enterprise One• Uploading time from AL Mobile and Time Clock Plus into JD Edwards for processing• Administering/setting up wage tables and fringe benefits for certified jobs• Generate and upload Positive Pay and ACH files to our Banking institution• Research payroll check discrepancies and process adjustment/off-cycle payrolls if necessary• Prepare quarterly and annual federal and state government reporting and remittance of payroll taxes to include 941 and 940 for seven FEIN’s• Quarterly Payroll Tax balancing and reconciliations to year end W2s, W2C’s• Process in house year-end W-2’s for approximately 2000 employees• Process weekly tax deposits and payments for Federal 941 form via EFTPS• Work with accounting to reconcile payroll account variances and discrepancies• Filing/Registering for new unemployment tax account set ups with state agencies• Research, analyze and find resolution to payroll related tax notices and inquires• Maintenance of state unemployment rate and wage base information for various states within our seven companies• Set up annual workers comp rate tables in our system• Submit new hire state reporting to the Attorney General• Perform special projects as assigned

•Accountable and responsible for processing in-house payroll and related activities for the company•Perform record keeping and payroll processing activities for hourly, salaried, full time and part time employees •Maintain, review, and audit time and attendance records for compliance and export time into payroll•Review and ensure accuracy of all payroll input and output•Enter new hires and process terminations •Calculate pay and benefit adjustments as necessary•Post changes in pay, direct deposit, 401(k), and benefits•Manage and calculate garnishments, deductions and PTO accruals•Import and export files to update 401(k) records, including contributions •Administer special payrolls, including incentive compensation and referral bonuses •Import expense reimbursements for payment•Generate and upload Positive Pay and ACH files to our Banking institution•Process semi-monthly tax deposits and payments for Federal 941 form •Create various payroll and management reports and materials for external and or internal audits•Prepare and execute payroll tax activities including compliance with local, state, and federal regulations and filing quarterly and annual local, state, and federal payroll tax returns•Process W-2s, fringe benefit payrolls, payroll tax updates, and other year-end wage and tax reporting•Research and resolve employee and manager questions related to payroll and PTO•Respond to governmental inquiries upon receipt•Maintain payroll procedural outline•Manage vendor relationships•Maintain working knowledge of current payroll related law and regulations•Maintain key documents and data in Documentum•Perform special projects as assigned•Create new Payroll posting accounts to the General Ledger•Submit state new hire reporting

Zug, Ch

Process International (Philippines) and Domestic (Gulf of Mexico) rig personnel monthly salaried payroll in PeoplesoftReview, print, and approve timesheets via Global Management SystemProcess weekly supplemental payrolls for on demand checks when necessaryPayroll maintenance to include wage garnishments, support orders, direct deposit, etc.Reconcile submitted payroll information against payroll registerVerify taxes for each employee due to the number of different companies against numerous transfer requests each month

Houston, Tx, Us

Process multi-state biweekly payroll for 1,800 salary, salary non-exempt, and hourly employeesAdminister ADP's ezLabor time and attendance system and export time into payrollPayroll/Benefits customer service, interacting with all locations and employeesPayroll maintenance and validation of employee record changes to include new hires, terminations, wage garnishments, support orders, direct deposit, status changes, wage/salary administration, vacation and sick pay.Process paperwork on unemployment insurance claims and report to branch managers on disputed claimsProcess employment verificationsManual check preparation along with manual check logResearch payroll discrepancies and issuesResearch and remediate state unemployment and withholding tax discrepancies for all current and future company acquisitionsProcess monthly invoices for insurance carriers and submit payment requests Process medical support orders/inquiries

Dumbarton, Gb

Maintain the HRIS database as well as coordinate staffing efforts and employee data management throughout the company Assist in ensuring all governmental regulations and guidelines are adhered to properly and in a timely fashion Enter all new hire, personnel data changes, termination, transfers, and other data information into the HRIS system Mail termination documentation in accordance with company and federal guidelines Prepares reports and queries to managers with regard to their respective employees as neededProvide employment verifications in accordance with company policyDistribute and follow up on all applicable assessment testing as required by each position Initiate background checks and drug and alcohol screening prior to candidate becoming employeeMaintain the recruiting report for management that identifies open and pending positions Coordinate prequalification requirements for all technical employees needing background/drug screening before entering different national facilities

Houston, Us

Assisted Human Resource Manager in all aspects of the Human Resource Department to include hiring, layoffs, benefit administration, and employee relations Served as initial point of contact for all employee inquiries and requestsEntered personnel data changes, terminations, organization changes and other information in the HRIS systemScreened and handled flow of walk-in applicants and maintained applicant flow log Processed all new hire paperwork and tracked time in electronic system for all hourly employees Enrolled new employees in ADP payroll/HRIS system and in various benefit carriers' websites Provided and worked in conjunction with the Payroll department with regard to leave time availability and absencesProcessed cancellations and change of coverage in a timely manner; maintained records of employee eligibility for benefits; processed benefits changes for eligible employees Responsible for administering employee benefits including health, dental, 401(k), life as well as termination of benefits, including COBRA Assisted in consolidating all medical and dental bills receivedMaintained HRIS database as well as manual files

Managed the Recruiting department for ICM in Houston. Was responsible for entire recruitment effort (Job fairs, print medium, internet, flyers, colleges, TWC offices, etc.) as well as interviews, employment verifications, drug screening, criminal background checks and the entire selection process. Acted as a liaison between Associates and Managers. Strategize with the VP of HR to reduce turnover, implement employee incentives and increase productivity. Conducted weekly orientations for new hires and completed all documentation for I-9's, W-4's and all company policies and procedures. Managed WOTC & W-t-W Tax Credits for 8850's and 9061's and filing supporting documentation. Managed all aspects of the hiring process from the applicant flow to the separation, as well as detailed recruiting efforts in bilingual candidates.

Associate Of Arts (A.A.)

Associates In Arts