Loriza Ferrer
Edmonton,AB
Summary
Detail-oriented and experienced Payroll Supervisor with a strong background in payroll processing, benefits administration, and team leadership. Skilled in ensuring compliance with payroll regulations, managing monthly remittances, and overseeing the accurate submission of T4s. Committed to streamlining payroll operations and enhancing efficiency while maintaining confidentiality and accuracy. Seeking to contribute to a dynamic organization by leveraging skills in payroll and process improvement.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Payroll Supervisor
Seven Oaks School Division
06.2023 - Current
- Oversee and ensure accurate and timely processing of payroll for 2,000 employees.
- Supervise and mentor payroll staff, providing guidance, and conducting performance evaluations.
- Ensure payroll processes adhere to all relevant laws and regulations, including tax withholding, benefits administration, and labor laws.
- Reconcile payroll accounts and prepare T4s, meeting year-end requirements.
- Manage the administration of employee benefits, such as health/dental insurance, pension plans, and leave programs.
- Responsible for preparing and submitting all remittances, including statutory deductions, health/education levy, workers compensation, pension contributions, union dues, charity donations, and other deductions.
- Prepare detailed reports analyzing payroll expenses, providing valuable insights to management for budgetary planning purposes.
- Resolve payroll discrepancies and employee inquiries confidentially.
- Identify and implement process improvements for better efficiency and accuracy of payroll operations.
- Served as primary point of contact for all interdepartmental inquiries regarding payroll policies and procedures, enhancing communication between teams.
Senior Payroll Specialist
Winnipeg School Division
01.2023 - 06.2023
- Acted as a subject matter expert and resource for payroll processing.
- Conducted periodic account reconciliations and researched complex technical information in response to inquiries.
- Initiated payroll processing quality assurance reviews, identifying training issues and process improvements to ensure optimal efficiency and error-free operations.
- Developed new procedures and policies related to payroll operations; assisted in coordinating approved changes within the payroll processing system; updated affected policy/procedure manuals.
- Assisted in the preparation and submission of year-end employee tax slips.
- Processed remittances, including garnishments, pension, and benefits.
- Provided training for junior staff members on proper payroll practices, fostering professional growth within the department.
- Managed payroll for over 500 employees, ensuring timely and accurate payments.
Payroll and Benefits Specialist
Winnipeg School Division
11.2018 - 12.2022
- Accurately processed data, validated, and transmitted full-cycle semi-monthly and monthly payrolls.
- Conducted various payroll reconciliations and troubleshot issues as they arose.
- Trained team members, ensuring they understand and adhere to payroll procedures and best practices.
- Led a successful transfer of 2,700 employees to a new benefit provider.
- Reviewed, investigated, and corrected errors and inconsistencies in payroll entries and reports.
- Streamlined payroll processing checklist by implementing automated alerts, removing the need for individual report runs.
- Prepared Records of Employment via ROE Web and employment verification letters.
- Provided superior customer service, answering an average of 10 calls per day to address employees' inquiries.
Payroll Coordinator
Postmedia Network Inc.
11.2013 - 11.2018
- Uploaded timesheets using an in-house payroll system.
- Processed new hires, transfers, and leaves.
- Updated payroll records by entering changes in tax forms, insurance coverage, and benefit deductions.
- Resolved payroll discrepancies by collecting and analyzing information.
- Maintained detailed records and documentation of payroll entries.
- Remitted source deductions.
- Ran month/year-end reports for pension and T4 balancing.
Accounting Clerk
Vickar Community Chevrolet Ltd.
05.2012 - 11.2013
- Verified accuracy, completeness, and consistency of accounting information received.
- Managed and tracked inventory, prepared month-end/year-end inventory reports.
- Posted used car deals, balanced entries, and allocated amounts for sales commissions.
- Prepared payments for vehicle purchases (cheque, money order, wire transfer).
- Reconciled accounts (Cash in Bank, Vehicle Receivables, Accrual, Insurance).
- Monitored customer account details, identifying and investigating non-payments, delayed payments, and other irregularities.
Education
Accounting And Payroll Adminstrator Program -
Robertson College
Winnipeg, MB04.2011
High School Diploma -
St. John's High School
Winnipeg, MB06.2009
Certification
National Payroll Institute
Payroll Compliance Practitioner, Apr 2011
Payroll Leadership Professional – currently pursuing
Timeline
Payroll Supervisor
Seven Oaks School Division
06.2023 - Current
Senior Payroll Specialist
Winnipeg School Division
01.2023 - 06.2023
Payroll and Benefits Specialist
Winnipeg School Division
11.2018 - 12.2022
Payroll Coordinator
Postmedia Network Inc.
11.2013 - 11.2018
Accounting Clerk
Vickar Community Chevrolet Ltd.
05.2012 - 11.2013
Accounting And Payroll Adminstrator Program -
Robertson College
High School Diploma -
St. John's High School
National Payroll Institute
Payroll Compliance Practitioner, Apr 2011
Payroll Leadership Professional – currently pursuing
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