Ramonica West

Strategic HRIS & Payroll Specialist with 10+ years of experience optimizing HR technology, payroll operations, and cross-functional workflows. Known for elevating system performance, and delivering accurate, compliant payroll across multi-state environments. Adept at partnering with HR, Finance, and IT to streamline processes, enhance employee experience, and drive operational efficiency. Recognized for precision, problem-solving, and a proactive approach to continuous improvement.

Payroll Manager at Amundsen Davis (2025-12 – 2026-05)

Law Firm

• Processed bi-weekly and weekly multi-state payrolls in UKG.
• Managed Pending Pay items in UKG.
• Executed new hire on boarding and employee terminations, ensuring accurate documentation, system updates, and compliance with company policies.
• Secured password resets.
• Built and delivered ad hoc People Analytics Reporting.

Sr. Associate, Payroll at Revantage (2021-08 – 2025-06)

Blackstone Real Estate

• Led bi-weekly payroll processing and ensure timekeeping data accuracy using Workday.
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams using Smartsheet comments, alerts, and file attachments to centralize data and reduced email volume.
• Coordinated with Treasury for payroll funding forecasts and cash flow planning.
• Audited new hires and employee changes in Insperity Premier and Time Star.
• SME for timekeeping, leave, benefits, and time off programs.

Payroll Administrator at Brinks Gilson & Lione (2015-04 – 2021-07)

Law Firm

• Managed end to end multi-state payroll for 350+ employees using UKG Pro and WFM.
• Processed new-hires, terminations, job changes in HRIS systems with 100% data accuracy, and compliance updates.
• Developed employee and manager Workflows in UKG.
• Acted as a liaison between HR, IT, and Finance.
• Performed regular audits ensuring compliance and data integrity.
• Troubleshooted system issues and coordinated with UKG support when needed.

Payroll Analyst at SENIOR LIFESTYLE CORPORATION (2010-12 – 2015-03)

Senior Residential Communities

• Administered biweekly, multi-state payroll for over 4,000 employees.
• Processed new hires, terminations, salary changes, and transfers through Workflow in Ultipro.
• Ran reports in BI.
• Partnered with the accounting department to reconcile GL variances.
• Served as a key resource for gathering and updating SUI tax rates annually in Ultipro.
• Maintained a high level of timely and quality responses to employee inquiries via phone and email.
• Closed and transmitted payroll to Ceridian including tax and garnishment files.
• Completed employment verifications and garnishments.
• Implemented Pennsylvania Act32 Earned Income Tax.
• Provided training via webinar for managers.

Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration – Ashford University