Ivonne Penunuri
Desert Hot Springs
Summary
Detail-oriented administrative professional with 4+ years of experience supporting executive operations and managing workforce logistics for 500+ employees. Expertise includes payroll and leave tracking, vendor coordination, and new hire onboarding. Known for strong organizational skills, discretion with confidential information, and the ability to keep high-volume administrative operations running smoothly.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Payroll Specialist
Palm Springs Unified School District
Palm Springs, CA
09.2024 - Current
- Process monthly payroll for 540+ classified staff including new hire setup, weekly orientations, deductions, and tax withholdings.
- Coordinate communications between Payroll, HR, CalPERS, and county agencies for status changes, retirement, leave documentation, and new hire onboarding.
- Review monthly attendance reports, update vacation/sick accruals for 540+ employees, and maintain organized records for leave balances and payroll adjustments.
Payroll Specialist
Renova Energy
Palm Desert
03.2022 - 08.2024
- Processed payroll for 300+ employees accurately and on time.
- Reconciled discrepancies and updated payroll policies.
- Managed HRIS data confidentially and collaborated with finance on reports.
- Conducted regular payroll audits to ensure compliance.
Administrative Assistant
Renova Energy
Palm Desert, CA
01.2018 - 03.2022
- Performed complex clerical duties including calendar management, call screening, office coordination, and maintaining records for uniform inventory, field equipment tracking, and vendor purchasing.
- Executed specialized clerical functions including vendor management for uniforms and rental pants, coordinating new hire lunches with the CEO, and arranging catering and hotel accommodations.
- Received and screened calls, interpreted policies to staff and field personnel, and assured accuracy of all clerical records and filing systems.
- Delivered excellent customer service through prompt responses to client inquiries, addressing concerns effectively, and building strong relationships.
Education
High School Diploma -
Desert Hot Springs High School
Desert Hot Springs, CAAssociate of Arts - Computer Information Systems
College of The Desert
Palm Desert, CA05-2028
Skills
- Payroll processing
- Customer service
- Executive/admin support
- Organization & coordination
- Communication
- Confidentiality
- Multitasking
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Payroll Specialist
Palm Springs Unified School District
09.2024 - Current
Payroll Specialist
Renova Energy
03.2022 - 08.2024
Administrative Assistant
Renova Energy
01.2018 - 03.2022
High School Diploma -
Desert Hot Springs High School
Associate of Arts - Computer Information Systems
College of The Desert