Certified Payroll Professional (CPP)

Experience in multiple industries (Non-profits, Corporate, Construction, Manufacturing, Technology, to name a few) ranging from 100 – 5,000 employees

Stabilize payroll operations during periods of disruption or transition

Provide fractional payroll leadership and hands-on support, stepping in to execute when needed

Identify opportunities to streamline processes and reduce manual effort

Proactively identify and resolve payroll discrepancies through deep-dive analysis, audits, and reconciliations

Develop clear policies and procedures to support consistent, compliant payroll execution

Ensure compliance across multi-state payroll regulations, including wages, taxes, terminations, and time-off policies

Lead payroll system implementations and provide vendor guidance aligned to operational needs

Manage payroll-related projects with a focus on execution, accountability, and measurable outcomes

Savvy in Benefits, HRIS, HR Administration

Workday

SAP

ADP

Paylocity

UKG

Rippling

Gusto

Paychex

• Built a Shared Services payroll function from the ground up, including structure, SOPs, team design, and technology setup

• Stabilized and rebuilt underperforming payroll departments, restoring accuracy and operational confidence

• Eliminated communication silos through cross-functional training across payroll, HR, and finance

• Designed scalable workflows and audit controls that improved consistency and held up under pressure

• Led payroll system implementations and process transformations across complex, multi-entity environments

• Developed reporting and analytics that enabled better decision-making and operational visibility

• Reduced errors and manual effort, strengthening compliance while improving team efficiency and sustainability

• Brought clarity to leadership on hidden payroll costs tied to time rounding, leading to a shift to actual time worked and $300K+ in annual savings

• Quickly stepped in to stabilize payroll operations following the unexpected departure of a Payroll Manager, ensuring accurate and timely payroll delivery despite no documentation or backup support