Lynette Harris

Strategic and detail-driven Senior Payroll & HRIS Analyst with deep expertise in payroll operations, HR technology, access controls, and system governance. Adept at leading HRIS module implementations, optimizing workflows, and developing policy documentation that strengthens compliance and operational consistency. Recognized for improving data integrity, enhancing system security, and partnering cross-functionally to deliver scalable HR and payroll solutions.

Experienced in multi-state payroll, system administration, and translating business needs into effective HR technology outcomes.

Senior Payroll & HRIS Analyst at Tampa Maid Foods (2021-05 – Present)

Senior Payroll & HRIS Analyst overseeing full-cycle payroll operations and HRIS administration for a multi-state organization.

• Oversaw full-cycle payroll for 500 employees across multiple states, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely processing.
• Served as primary HRIS administrator, managing system configuration, access controls, security roles, and workflow governance to maintain data protection and proper segregation of duties.
• Led HRIS module implementations including Time & Attendance, Benefits, Onboarding, and Compensation—conducting requirements gathering, configuration, UAT, documentation, and training.
• Authored and maintained policy documentation, SOPs, and audit protocols for payroll, HRIS, and security processes.
• Conducted quarterly security and data integrity audits, identifying discrepancies and implementing corrective actions to strengthen compliance.
• Automated recurring reports and dashboards for HR, Finance, and leadership, improving visibility into labor costs, headcount, and compliance metrics.
• Partnered with IT and vendors to troubleshoot system issues, manage integrations, and support upgrades and enhancements.
• Provided training and support to HR and payroll teams on new modules, system updates, and reporting tools.
• Supported HRIS administration including user provisioning, access reviews, and security updates for HR, payroll, and management teams.
• Assisted in drafting and updating process documentation, system guides, and compliance procedures to support consistent operations.
• Participated in HRIS enhancement projects and module rollouts, performing configuration updates, UAT, and data validation.
• Processed weekly payroll cycles, including new hires, terminations, bonuses, commissions, and retro pay.
• Conducted routine data audits to ensure accuracy in employee records, tax setup, and timekeeping data.
• Provided high-quality support for employee payroll and HRIS inquiries, resolving issues promptly and professionally.

Payroll Specialist at Rooms to Go (2016-02 – 2021-04)

Payroll Specialist managing comprehensive payroll operations for a large multi-state workforce with HRIS administration responsibilities.

• Oversaw full-cycle payroll for 3000 employees across multiple states, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely processing.
• Processed weekly and bi-weekly payroll cycles, including new hires, terminations, bonuses, commissions, and retro pay.
• Served as primary HRIS administrator, managing system configuration, access controls, security roles, and workflow governance to maintain data protection and proper segregation of duties.
• Led HRIS module implementations including Time & Attendance, Benefits, Onboarding, and Compensation—conducting requirements gathering, configuration, UAT, documentation, and training.
• Authored and maintained policy documentation, SOPs, and audit protocols for payroll, HRIS, and security processes.
• Conducted quarterly security and data integrity audits, identifying discrepancies and implementing corrective actions to strengthen compliance.
• Automated recurring reports and dashboards for HR, Finance, and leadership, improving visibility into labor costs, headcount, and compliance metrics.
• Partnered with IT and vendors to troubleshoot system issues, manage integrations, and support upgrades and enhancements.
• Provided training and support to HR and payroll teams on new modules, system updates, and reporting tools.
• Supported HRIS administration including user provisioning, access reviews, and security updates for HR, payroll, and management teams.
• Assisted in drafting and updating process documentation, system guides, and compliance procedures to support consistent operations.
• Participated in HRIS enhancement projects and module rollouts, performing configuration updates, UAT, and data validation.
• Conducted routine data audits to ensure accuracy in employee records, tax setup, and timekeeping data.
• Provided high-quality support for employee payroll and HRIS inquiries, resolving issues promptly and professionally.

Manual Check Auditor at ADP, Inc (2012-12 – 2016-01)

Manual Check Auditor in a high-volume payroll production environment, processing manual checks and ensuring compliance with ADP standards.

• Processed assigned manual checks in a high-volume production environment.
• Performed entries/updates/activities in Siebel for check requests.
• Entered information (hours/dollars/deduction codes/memo codes) into ADP payroll/HR system to calculate and create checks.
• Conducted peer and individual auditing of data to ensure quality.
• Ensured stop payments and reversals were performed.
• Understood general deduction types.
• Performed troubleshooting, basic analysis, and research related to manual check production.
• Performed gross-to-net calculations for Total Pay Cards.
• Logged manual check information accurately and printed checks.
• Monitored manual check queue for service requests, considering client and volume of work.
• Supported compliance with ADP's standard operating procedures and processes to meet client requirements and service level agreements.
• Operated against timelines and schedules assigned by the Lead Processor, Team Lead, or Manager.

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Finance Major – University of South Carolina