Sandra Grier

High-performing Payroll and HR professional with over 30 years of experience specializing in complex payroll systems and process optimization. Proven expertise in Workday, PeopleSoft, and Lawson. Adept at managing large-scale payroll cycles, ensuring multi-state compliance, and leading system implementations. Committed to accuracy, efficiency, and delivering superb organizational support in fast-paced corporate environments.

Lead Payroll Analyst at HubSpot Inc. (2024-02 – 05-2026)

• Oversee and approve all manual, on-demand, and on-cycle payrolls, ensuring 100% accuracy and next-day settlement by 10:00 AM EST.
• Manage the "Risk to Payroll Errors Log," developing best practices and implementing process improvements to mitigate financial discrepancies.
• Lead HRIS testing in Workday and manage all new earning/deduction code configuration requests.
• Act as the US NAM Payroll Roadmap liaison, designing and documenting streamlined procedures to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
• Facilitate onboarding for new payroll team members and provide expert guidance to analysts on complex payroll transactions.

HRFS Senior Analyst (Virtual) at Alight Solutions (2017-03 – 2024-02)

• Managed end-to-end bi-weekly and monthly payroll for client partners using Workday.
• Executed EIB loads for payroll inputs, adjustments, and PTOHOL distributions.
• Collaborated with Benefits teams to ensure seamless integration of 401k and benefit data; resolved all fallout and failure points.
• Processed daily off-cycles, stock integrations, and overpayment recovery letters.
• Resolved high-volume employee inquiries via ServiceNow (SNOW) tickets with a focus on accuracy and client satisfaction.

Transition Payroll Specialist at OneSource Virtual (2011-06 – 2016-07)

• Served as the primary point of contact for new clients transitioning to Workday Payroll.
• Guided clients through implementation, including the creation of pay components, run categories, and earning/deduction codes.
• Conducted comprehensive client training on Workday functionality, Zendesk ticketing, and off-cycle EIB troubleshooting.

Payroll Specialist at Fran deli Group, LLC (2008-07 – 2010-04)

• Processed multi-state payroll for 1,500 employees across TX, NC, OH, and NV using Sage.
• Managed complex garnishments, including child support and tax levies.
• Utilized advanced Excel formulas to calculate tip credits and insurance premium adjustments.
• Coordinated banking files (Positive Pay) and direct deposit processing.

– Concorde Career College, Arlington, TX (2011)

– Mansfield Business School, Dallas, TX (1988)

– A. Maceo Smith High School, Dallas, TX (1987)