Patricia Zanatta

• Managed a team of payroll specialists, ensuring timely and accurate processing for over 2000 employees in Canada and the US.
• Served as primary point of contact for all interdepartmental inquiries regarding payroll policies and procedures, enhancing communication between teams.
• Assisted employees with resolving any payroll-related issues or concerns in a timely manner, maintaining positive relationships within the organization.
• Reduced payroll discrepancies by conducting thorough audits and implementing corrective actions when necessary.
• Effectively managed year-end tasks such as T4 and W-2 processing and distribution, avoiding delays and errors in reporting employee earnings to taxing authorities.
• Collaborated with HR on employee benefits administration, ensuring provider integrations accuracy resulting in correct deductions from employee pay.
• Coordinated with accounting department for accurate general ledger postings related to payroll transactions, promoting financial accuracy across departments.
• Managed the payroll accounting process by importing custom journal entries into the company general ledger system, NetSuite and reconciled the payroll liability accounts monthly.

• Ensured compliance with federal and provincial tax regulations through diligent research and timely filings.
• Maintained organized records of all payroll transactions, ensuring easy access to accurate historical data for audits or reporting purposes.
• Reduced payroll discrepancies with meticulous data entry and verification procedures.
• Processed accurate monthly payments to insurance carriers, pension funds, and other benefit providers to maintain good standing relationships with vendors.
• Assisted HR personnel with onboarding new hires, providing orientation materials and explanation of benefits packages.

• Reduced payroll discrepancies with meticulous data entry and verification procedures.
• Served as a trusted resource for employees and management alike by keeping up-to-date on compliance and regulatory changes, and best practices in payroll and benefits administration.
• Collaborated with finance department to ensure proper payroll expense reporting and allocation of funds for various benefit programs.
• Processed accurate monthly payments to insurance carriers, pension funds, and other benefit providers to maintain good standing relationships with vendors.
• Improved employee satisfaction by promptly addressing concerns regarding pay or benefits, resolving issues in a proactive manner.

Managed full cycle payroll processing for CAD and US employee group

• Ensured timely and accurate payroll processing for a high volume of employees on a bi-weekly basis.
• Participated in cross-functional projects involving finance, human resources, and IT departments for successful system implementations or process improvements related to payroll functions.
• Served as a trusted resource for managers and employees alike by providing expert guidance on complex payroll matters.
• Provided excellent customer service to employees by promptly addressing inquiries related to pay, benefits, or taxes.
• Managed continuous enrollment processes, as well as yearly enrollment periods.