Bambi Ornelas

Experience

1. Manager, Payroll Americas Payroll

   Workday

   May 2023 — Present

   Manage the complete end-to-end payroll operations for the United States and Canada. Oversee third-party vendor processing and reconciliation for Mexico and Costa Rica payroll. Ensure correct and on-time payment to employees, and compliance with all statutory and company regulations, including federal, state, and local tax filings, leading to interactions with various tax collection entities like the IRS and CRA.Partner with HR, Finance, and equity teams to achieve high standards of accuracy and consistency for complex compensation programs, including RSUs, ISOs, NSOs and ESPPs. Manage relationships with payroll service providers and ensured service-level agreements (SLAs) are met.Supervise and mentor payroll team members, providing support, guidance, and leadership to foster a high-performing team culture. Lead cross-functional initiatives with business partners to ensure alignment on team and company objectives.Establish a culture of customer service to assure prompt and professional resolution of employee inquiries. Identify and implement process improvements to reduce manual workflows and enhance overall employee experience.Develop and maintain standard operating procedures and training materials to improve team efficiency, accuracy and ensure business continuity. Lead the team for new configuration, enhancements, bug fixes, and project updates in the Workday tenant related to payroll.Oversee SOX controls and conducting self-audits to ensure full compliance. Collaborate with internal and external auditors (e.g, SOX controls, 401K, workers\' compensation) to validate the accuracy of payroll reporting and reconciliations.Handling of M&A events relating to payroll, successfully migrating wages, taxes, and benefit plans for acquired entities. Acting as a key consultant on tax implications for supplemental pay, equity awards, and advising on tax treatment for various programs to make sure proper tax withholding and W-2 reporting is complete.

Education

• Western Governors University

  Accounting