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Lisa Backus

@lisabackus

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HR operations and payroll compliance specialist with enterprise payroll expertise.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I seek a role supporting enterprise payroll operations and multi-state tax compliance in a collaborative, process-driven environment with opportunities to lead system transitions and improve HRIS data accuracy.

I am an HR operations and payroll compliance professional with 12+ years supporting enterprise payroll environments, specializing in multi-state payroll tax configuration and HRIS data integrity. I have a proven track record resolving complex payroll tax and withholding issues across multi-jurisdictional environments.

At The Estée Lauder Companies, I managed high-volume HR operations cases, validated payroll tax setups prior to processing, and maintained audit-ready documentation for 30+ state and local jurisdictions. I supported ADP payroll system transition initiatives and contributed to ensuring payroll tax compliance within a Global View payroll environment.

I bring strong cross-functional collaboration skills, experience with Oracle HRMS, ADP SmartCompliance, and advanced Microsoft Excel usage. I am committed to improving data accuracy, supporting regulatory compliance, and delivering reliable payroll operations support for large, global organizations.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Tax Administration Specialist

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The Estée Lauder Companies Inc.

Jan 2021 - Present (5 years 2 months)

Manage high-volume HR operations cases and multi-state payroll tax configuration for a global enterprise, resolving complex payroll tax and withholding issues and maintaining audit-ready documentation across 30+ jurisdictions.

Payroll Tax ADP SmartCompliance Multi State Payroll Payroll Operations Microsoft Excel

Corporate Payroll Coordinator

The Estée Lauder Companies Inc.

Nov 2014 - Dec 2020 (6 years 1 month)

Supported Global View payroll operations by maintaining employee tax and residency records in Oracle HRMS, validating payroll data, and assisting ADP implementation preparation to ensure multi-state compliance.

Payroll Operations Microsoft Excel

Human Resources Assistant

The Estée Lauder Companies Inc.

Mar 2014 - Nov 2014 (8 months)

Supported onboarding, employee documentation management, and HR record maintenance while responding to employee inquiries to ensure accurate HR records and smooth new-hire processing.

Onboarding Employee Relations Data Entry Documentation HRIS Customer Service Microsoft Excel