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Niamh Sarno

@niamhsarno

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HR leader specializing in compliance, multi-state payroll, and risk management.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I seek HR roles prioritizing compliance-driven culture, multi-state payroll ownership, risk mitigation, and opportunities to lead training and audits.

I am an experienced Human Resources professional focused on compliance, multi-state payroll administration, and risk management within healthcare and entertainment settings. I have led policy development, internal investigations, and coordinated accreditation efforts to meet HIPAA and Joint Commission standards.

I have managed payroll and HR operations for organizations from 100+ to 500 employees, designed and delivered targeted training programs, and conducted comprehensive risk assessments and audits to ensure regulatory and financial compliance.

I hold a master’s and bachelor’s degree from Saint Peter’s University, plus certifications in Diversity & Inclusion, behavioral therapy, and K–12 teaching; I bring a pragmatic, compliance-first approach to protecting people and organizations.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Human Resources / Payroll Administrator

Atlas Health Care Group

Mar 2023 - Aug 2025 (2 years 5 months)

Designed and implemented risk management and compliance programs across drug rehab, outpatient, sober living, and lab facilities, managed multi-state payroll for 100+ employees, and prepared sites for Joint Commission audits to maintain regulatory compliance.

HR Compliance Multi State Payroll HIPAA HRIS Management

Human Resource Generalist

TM Entertainment

Jan 2021 - Mar 2023 (2 years 2 months)

Managed full-cycle HR for a 500-employee organization including employee relations, multi-state payroll, recruitment, and training, resolving complex HR issues and improving retention through policy and coaching initiatives.