Congratulations to Helen Ramos of Finance on receiving the June 2010 Employee Recognition Award! Helen goes above and beyond to help employees in need of assistance regarding payroll.

As one of the employees with the longest tenure here at Solid Ground — she will be celebrating her 25th anniversary with the agency in August — she has always excelled in every position she has held. Should unusual circumstances arise, such as misrouted timesheets or a financial time crunch, Helen springs into action to make sure that employees receive their wages in the appropriate timeframe.

She does this for almost 400 employees, including an overwhelming amount of very complicated work with taxes, overtime and deductions, among other things.

While Helen has always been very kind to employees, her no-nonsense approach as to when timesheets are due is essential to keep Solid Ground running smoothly and to ensure all employees’ needs are being met regarding their paychecks and wages as well as the agreements and legal requirements surrounding her duties. And as if that weren’t enough, she’s always got an extra wink and smile along with a delightful (a.k.a. wicked) sense of humor.