Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
HIGHLIGHTS AND QUALIFICATIONS
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Milagros C. Lozano

Bakersfield

Summary

Experienced and detail-oriented HR professional seeking to transition into a Payroll Manager role, leveraging over 3 years of hands-on experience in payroll processing, attendance tracking, and HR systems such as Kronos and SuccessFactors. Committed to ensuring accuracy, compliance, and efficiency in payroll operations while supporting organizational goals and employee satisfaction.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Sr Coordinator HR

01.2020 - Current
  • Ensured accurate review and maintenance of employee data on a daily to monthly basis, supporting compliance and operational efficiency.
  • Managed key payroll-related tasks including temporary employee hours, payroll processing, attendance tracking, and deductions/reimbursements.
  • Submitted I-9 documentation and maintained organized filing systems for employee records and HR inventory.
  • Reconciled meal breaks and processed termed employee files in accordance with company policies and labor regulations.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to streamline HR operations and support organizational goals.
  • Demonstrated strong attention to detail, confidentiality, and time management in handling sensitive payroll and employee data.
  • Terminated employee file processing
  • Collaborated effectively with team members to support organizational success and maintain smooth HR operations.

Examiner

Apple One / Dignity Health Management Claims
08.2019 - 04.2022
  • Responsible for the accurate review, input and adjudication of specialists, ancillary, and electronic claims in accordance with outside regulations, internal production standards, and contractual obligations of the organization.
  • Review claims for pay or denial within IPA risk.
  • Knowledge of Anesthesia, Pediatrics, Physical Therapy, place of service (23) Emergency, Special groups projects. Applying interest on claims in TAT, IMG timely filing reduction. Claim reversal and adjust claims, void claims.

Externship/ Medical Biller

Pinnace Clinic
10.2018 - 12.2018
  • Data entry from encounter form into a super bill. Ready for the biller.
  • Claim processing, patient communication, follow up and compliance.

Patient Accountant- Internship

Kern County Environmental Health
06.2016 - 06.2016
  • Performed a variety of tasks. Data entry, typing, filing, record keeping, accounting, doctor and patient subpoena.

Education

Associate of Occupational Science Degree -

Northwest College
Bakersfield, CA
07.2025

Certificate of Completion - Medical Billing and Coding

Bakersfield Adult School Career Center
Bakersfield, CA
12.2018

Certificate of Completion - Medical Front Office

Bakersfield Adult School Career Center
Bakersfield, CA
06.2016

Diploma - undefined

East Bakersfield High School
Bakersfield, CA
06.2015

Skills

  • Trilingual proficiency in English, Spanish, and ASL
  • Authorizations, Claims Processing, Posting Charges and Payment
  • Administrative leadership in office, Time management, Discretion and confidentiality, Compliance Documentation
  • Payroll Processing & Auditing – Accurately process weekly/monthly payroll for 100 employees, including regular, overtime, and special payments
  • Payroll Systems – Proficient in Kronos, SuccessFactors, Equifax or similar platforms
  • Time & Attendance Management – Track and reconcile employee hours, PTO, and leave balances
  • Compliance & Reporting – Ensure adherence to federal, state, and local labor laws (FLSA, ACA, etc)
  • Tax Filing & Deductions – Manage payroll taxes, garnishments, and benefit deductions
  • Data Integrity & Confidentiality – Maintain accurate employee records and protect sensitive payroll data
  • Onboarding & Offboarding Payroll – Set up new hires and process final pay for terminations
  • Audit Preparation – Support internal and external audits with detailed payroll documentation
  • Soft Skills
  • Analytical Thinking – Identify discrepancies and resolve payroll issues efficiently
  • Attention to Detail – Ensure 100% accuracy in payroll calculations and reporting
  • Communication – Clearly explain payroll policies and resolve employee concerns
  • Time Management – Meet strict payroll deadlines under pressure
  • Collaboration – Work cross-functionally with HR, Finance, and Compliance teams

HIGHLIGHTS AND QUALIFICATIONS

  • Supportive team member; committed and responsible
  • Strong motivation for advancing in career
  • Bilingual; speak and read Spanish
  • Culture Through Safety – 2024-04-23
  • Administrative: Human Resources – 2024-11-15
  • Human Resources: Protecting Confidentiality – 2024-11-16
  • Human Resources: Payroll – 2024-11-15

Timeline

Sr Coordinator HR

01.2020 - Current

Examiner

Apple One / Dignity Health Management Claims
08.2019 - 04.2022

Externship/ Medical Biller

Pinnace Clinic
10.2018 - 12.2018

Patient Accountant- Internship

Kern County Environmental Health
06.2016 - 06.2016

Certificate of Completion - Medical Front Office

Bakersfield Adult School Career Center

Diploma - undefined

East Bakersfield High School

Associate of Occupational Science Degree -

Northwest College

Certificate of Completion - Medical Billing and Coding

Bakersfield Adult School Career Center
Milagros C. Lozano