Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals, with orientation to problem solving.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Human Resources Manager
Panama Canal Railway Company
06.2018 - Current
Maintained company compliance with local, state and federal laws, in addition to established organizational standards.
Motivated employees through special events, incentive programs.
Initiated and maintained workers compensation cases for tracking, reporting.
Monitored and handled employee claims involving performance-based and harassment incidents.
Leveraged cost-effective digital systems to manage payroll and benefit programs.
Enhanced staff knowledge and awareness on drug abuse and prevention programs.
Briefed new hires on essential job information, such as company policies, employment benefits and job duties.
Worked with managers to achieve compliance with organizational policies, providing clarifying information and recommending necessary changes.
Adhered to federal and state guidelines and managed payroll and benefits for over 200 employees.
Accurately prepared biweekly payroll and tracking data using Microbate system (payroll Software.)
Facilitated communication and coordination between employees and management by reunions.
Automated office operations while managing client correspondence, record tracking and data communications.
Provided resolution to complex and confidential issues with excellent negotiation capacity and proactivity.
Payroll Manager
Panama Canal Railway Company
02.2008 - Current
Performed calculations in overtime, vacation and sick hours to provide accurate data to payroll processing database.
Reviewed time records for 200 employees to verify accuracy of information.
Calculated deductions and processed payroll for employees.
Investigated payroll variances and employee claims to resolve discrepancies and balance financial records.
Processed payroll garnishments such as tax liens and child support.
Applied knowledge of regulations, employment law and tax code to keep operations in compliance with applicable standards.
Education
No Degree - Diploma Labor Law
Latina University of Panama
Panama
11.2022
Bachelor´s Degree in Accounting - Business Administration
Universidad Católica Santa Maria La Antigua
Panama
01.2004
Skills
Recruitment Strategies
Benefits Programs
Compensation and Benefits
Health and Safety Programs
Analyzing and Modifying Compensation
Personnel Recruitment
Labor Negotiations
Administer Benefits
Employee Feedback and Recognition
Payroll Coordination
Kronos Timekeeping
Biweekly Payroll Processing
Timeline
Human Resources Manager
Panama Canal Railway Company
06.2018 - Current
Payroll Manager
Panama Canal Railway Company
02.2008 - Current
No Degree - Diploma Labor Law
Latina University of Panama
Bachelor´s Degree in Accounting - Business Administration