Kathleen Sotomayor
About Kathleen Sotomayor
Kathleen Sotomayor is a Payroll Implementation Specialist with extensive experience in payroll systems and risk mitigation. She currently works at Employment Hero and has a strong educational background, including certifications in payroll and accounting.
Work at Employment Hero
Kathleen Sotomayor has been employed as a Payroll Implementation Specialist at Employment Hero since 2021. In this role, she focuses on facilitating payroll processes and system migrations for clients. Her responsibilities include training payroll teams and addressing complex payroll queries from both internal and external stakeholders. Her experience in payroll implementation contributes to the overall efficiency and effectiveness of the payroll systems at Employment Hero.
Education and Expertise
Kathleen is currently studying at the Australian Payroll Institute, working towards her Certificate IV in Payroll Administration, which she has been pursuing since 2020. She previously completed a Certificate IV in Accounting at TAFE NSW in 2011. Additionally, she holds a Bachelor of Laws and Bachelor of Arts from the University of Wollongong, achieved between 1992 and 1997. Her educational background supports her expertise in payroll systems and accounting practices.
Background
Kathleen has a diverse professional background in payroll and accounting. She worked as a Payroll Officer at SHINE for Kids from 2017 to 2018 and as a Senior Payroll Officer at Healthways Australia from 2012 to 2015. She also served as a Payroll Consultant at the Australian Payroll Association from 2019 to 2021. This varied experience has equipped her with high-level lateral thinking and troubleshooting skills, particularly in risk mitigation and liaison.
Achievements
Kathleen is recognized for her customer satisfaction and on-time delivery in payroll services. She is known for her calm and methodical approach to audits and consultation projects. Her proficiency in a wide range of payroll and accounting systems, including Sage MicrOpay, ADP, and MYOB, enables her to deliver smooth system migrations and effectively train payroll teams.