Safi A

Payroll Administrator

Bounteous • Vollzeit

Jul 2022 - Present • 3 yrs 10 mos

• Devised payroll processes from scratch and created SOPs for every task, which greatly improved efficiency, drastically reduced payroll errors, and mitigated future compliance risks. • Managed payroll for 1,300+ employees across multiple US entities, Canadian entity, and coordinated with Mexican payroll vendor for timely and accurate processing. • Administered employee benefits including 401k, Roth, RRSP, and group insurance plans, ensuring full compliance and smooth execution. • Resolved complex tax and compliance issues, saving the company around $30,000 in penalties in 2023. • Led payroll vendor migration initiatives, successfully transitioning systems with minimal disruption while safeguarding data integrity. • Built payroll models and reporting dashboards to support decision-making and improve payroll forecasting. • Provided audit-ready documentation and supported internal and external audits, achieving consistently clean results.

US Payroll and Taxation specialist

CareCloud • Vollzeit

Apr 2020 - Jun 2022 • 2 yrs 2 mos

• Administered payroll for multiple US entities supporting 1,000+ employees in total, consistently ensuring timely and accurate execution. • Resolved multi-state payroll tax issues, greatly strengthening compliance and preventing disruptions. • Managed employee benefits including health, dental, and vision insurance, as well as retirement plans (401k, Roth). • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify cost-saving initiatives, significantly improving payroll efficiency and reducing expenses. • Designed financial models and reports that enhanced visibility into payroll costs and supported strategic planning. • Initiated vendor negotiations and procurement to streamline operations and improve service quality