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LUCKY SLOOT

Pomona

Summary

With over five years of experience in payroll, I am currently the HR/Payroll Manager with extensive experience at Onyx Paving Company with knowledge in labor law compliance and payroll management. Successfully led the transition to new payroll software, enhancing efficiency, and leading my team to success. Proficient in Sage accounting software, I excel in resolving complex payroll issues while fostering a collaborative work environment.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

HR/Payroll Manager

Onyx Paving Company
Anaheim
08.2023 - Current
  • Ensured compliance with garnishment orders and other legal requirements affecting employee pay.
  • Analyzed financial data such as revenue projections, expense reports and tax returns related to compensation plans.
  • Conducted audits of timekeeping records to ensure accuracy of payroll data.
  • Managed compensation, insurance and vacation days within employee benefits programs.
  • Verified accuracy of approved timesheets prior to entering into the company's payroll system (Miter) for processing wages.
  • Scheduled random drug testing for employees to diminish regularity risks.
  • Assisted in employee recruitment, hiring and interview processes.
  • Resolved complex payroll issues, serving as the primary point of contact for employee inquiries and concerns.
  • Negotiated collective bargaining agreements with labor unions by highlighting company profit and operational outcomes.
  • Developed and enforced payroll policies and procedures to ensure consistent and fair employee compensation.
  • Performed reconciliations of bank accounts related to payroll payments as well as general ledger account reconciliations related to Payroll expenses.
  • Processed new hires, terminations, salary changes, deductions, garnishments and other personnel transactions in a timely manner.
  • Led the transition to new payroll software, including system selection, data migration, and training for payroll staff.
  • Prepared presentations to company executives regarding employee performance and retention trends.
  • Collaborated with external auditors during annual audits, providing necessary payroll records and explanations.
  • Kept operations in compliance with requirements by applying knowledge of applicable regulations, legal statutes, and tax code information.
  • Provided guidance on labor law compliance issues such as FMLA, ADA, Title VII.
  • Achieved desired work environment and performance by proactively advising and guiding employees on best practices and overseeing HR training.
  • Used HR website and other media to communicate HR processes, increasing understanding and consistent use.
  • Evaluated current HR processes and recommended changes when necessary to improve efficiency.
  • Conducted background checks and reference checks of prospective employees.
  • Advised leadership and personnel on driving HR policies, union negotiations, and business strategy implementation.

Payroll Specialist

DSM Construction
Chino
04.2022 - 08.2023
  • Prepare certified payroll and labor compliance documents for government-funded jobs
  • Maintain strict confidentiality of all employee information
  • Process expense reports, garnishments and vendor invoices for accuracy including charges for work performed on job sites
  • Maintain and update spreadsheets for payroll and accounts payable
  • Process regular payroll information on a weekly basis, and off-cycle checks when necessary
  • Perform union and payroll audits
  • Maintain and process employment transactions, such as offer letters, new hire on-boarding, terminations, promotions, and employee health benefits.
  • Manage reports such as payroll taxes, 401k reports, quarterly taxes, annual filing, payroll accounting, and certified payroll labor reporting
  • Knowledge of relevant federal, state and local labor laws and regulations
  • Perform weekly certified payroll reports that confirm contractors and subcontractors working on federally-funded projects are paying their employees prevailing wages in accordance with LCP Tracker, DIR, LAUSD, and eMARS.
  • Anticipating potential payroll issues and questions and takes pro-active action to prevent the development of problems or resolve problems.
  • Process full cycle payroll of 150 employees weekly on Sage 100 Contractor

Payroll Generalist / Executive Administrative Assistant

Paklab
Chino
12.2020 - 04.2022
  • Administered Payroll ensuring accurate reporting of employee hours, resolved payroll related issues, and correct benefit and tax deductions
  • Meeting with new hires to complete onboarding paperwork
  • Managed company budgeting and expenses weekly
  • Answered the phone and resolved customer's problems, taking messages for management and coworkers when necessary
  • Guaranteed prompt delivery of incoming mail to appropriate recipients. Prepared outgoing mail.
  • Managed all inbound and outbound correspondence
  • Ordered supplies, maintained the records management system and inventoried records
  • Performed basic bookkeeping
  • Scheduled truck shipments, prepared work schedules, managed calendars and arranged appointments
  • Scheduled and dispatched drivers, work crews, vehicles or equipment to appropriate locations according to predetermined schedules, customer requests or immediate needs

Education

Certificate - Human Resources Development

PIHRA
05-2025

Resources Management - HR for People Managers -

Coursera
01.2023

Associates Degree - Sociology

Citrus College
Glendora
06.2017

Skills

  • Labor law compliance
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Payroll management
  • Accounting software proficiency in Sage 100, 300, and Intact
  • New technology integration

References

  • Anna Montano, DSM Construction, anna77montano@yahoo.com, 909-292-5179
  • John Aragon, Paklab, johnaragon42@gmail.com, 951-907-3462
  • Anabel Perez, World Market Cost Plus, ap3814@aol.com, 909-373-6919
  • Corina Norman, Ulta Beauty, kosmokorina34@gmail.com, 951-790-8907

Timeline

HR/Payroll Manager

Onyx Paving Company
08.2023 - Current

Payroll Specialist

DSM Construction
04.2022 - 08.2023

Payroll Generalist / Executive Administrative Assistant

Paklab
12.2020 - 04.2022

Certificate - Human Resources Development

PIHRA

Resources Management - HR for People Managers -

Coursera

Associates Degree - Sociology

Citrus College

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