Tara Winchester
@tarawinchester
HR and payroll specialist with 17+ years ensuring accurate, compliant payroll.
What I'm looking for
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
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
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.
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