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Tara Winchester

@tarawinchester

HR and payroll specialist with 17+ years ensuring accurate, compliant payroll.

United States
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What I'm looking for

I seek a stable HR/payroll role where I can apply meticulous payroll expertise, ensure compliance, support employees, and grow within an organized, deadline-driven team.

I am an HR & Payroll Specialist with over 17 years of hands-on experience managing end-to-end payroll processes and HR administration. I prioritize accuracy, confidentiality, and compliance while supporting employee needs and organizational reporting.

At Crystal Seas Seafood, I processed payroll on time, maintained personnel files, and managed timekeeping with TimeTrax, ensuring accurate payroll submissions and DOT compliance. I handled onboarding, benefits and employee change processing, and maintained documentation for management and business needs.

My strengths include meticulous data entry, strong attention to detail, dependable organization, and professional employee communication. I routinely supported FMCSA drug and alcohol testing processes and DOT documentation like DVIR and IFTA where required.

I am committed to delivering reliable payroll administration and HR support, maintaining confidential records, and providing clear, timely assistance to employees and managers to meet business deadlines and compliance standards.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

CS

HR & Payroll Specialist

Crystal Seas Seafood

Jan 2008 - Jan 2026 (18 years)

Processed payroll accurately and on time while maintaining confidentiality and compliance, improved timekeeping accuracy using TimeTrax, and supported DOT/FMCSA compliance and employee onboarding processes.

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

University of Southern Mississippi logoUM

University of Southern Mississippi

Human Resources

2008 - 2026

Completed coursework and continuing education at the University of Southern Mississippi between 2008 and 2026 to support professional development in HR and payroll.

Tech stack

Software and tools used professionally

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