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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 Resources & Payroll Manager

Atlas Health Care Group

Jan 2023 - Jan 2025 (2 years)

Directed full-scope HR and multi-state payroll operations for 100+ employees across several facilities, implemented risk-management strategies, and improved audit readiness while maintaining HIPAA and Joint Commission compliance.

Payroll Multi State Payroll HIPAA BambooHR Employee Relations Risk Management Workers’ Compensation

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.

Employee Relations Recruitment Multi State Payroll Training Development & Compliance Onboarding Performance Coaching

HR Generalist / Acting HR Manager

TM Entertainment

Jan 2021 - Jan 2023 (2 years)

Oversaw HR operations and compliance for an entertainment organization, implemented an HRIS/ATS to streamline recruitment and onboarding, and led onboarding and training programs that improved engagement and reduced turnover.

Onboarding HR Training Performance Coaching Policy Development Workforce Planning