LARHOANDA LURRY CPP
Oakland,TN
Summary
Global Payroll Leader and Advisor with 28+ years of experience directing multi-country payroll operations and compliance for organizations supporting 15,000+ employees. Proven expertise in payroll transformation, regulatory risk mitigation, and HR/payroll technology implementations. Trusted partner to executive leadership, HR, Finance, and external auditors, with a strong record of improving accuracy, reducing operational risk, and delivering scalable payroll solutions in complex environments.isk mitigation, and delivering a seamless employee payroll experience.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director of Payroll
AOC, LLC
Memphis, TN
05.2018 - Current
- Lead end-to-end payroll operations across the US, Canada, and Mexico, supporting a global workforce with 100% on-time and accurate payments.
- Serve as a strategic advisor to the CFO and VP of HR on payroll governance, compensation strategy, and regulatory risk.
- Partner with HR and Finance to integrate payroll and financial data, achieving 99.9% accuracy and streamlining reconciliations.
- Lead payroll system implementations and process redesign initiatives, reducing processing time and strengthening compliance controls.
- Oversee equity payments, taxable fringe benefits, and executive compensation reporting.
- Drive internal and external payroll audits, ensuring full SOX, tax and regulatory compliance.
Payroll Tax Manager
The Gateway Group
Memphis, TN
09.2012 - 08.2019
- Directed payroll tax compliance for 8,000+ employees across federal, state, and local.
- Led quarterly and annual reconciliations, filings, and audits, resolving agency notices and amendments.
- Managed third-party payroll tax vendors and collaborated with Corporate Tax, Accounting, and Legal teams to mitigate compliance risk.
Senior Payroll Account Manager
Robert Half Finance & Accounting
Memphis, TN
07.2012 - 09.2012
- Delivered payroll services for multi-cycle payrolls supporting 15,000+ employees, including garnishments, equity, and incentive compensation.
- Designed earning and deduction structures to support evolving business requirements.
- Established internal controls and process improvements to ensure compliance and audit readiness.
Payroll Supervisor
NYKS AMERICAS
Memphis, TN
05.2010 - 04.2012
- Supervised payroll operations for 5,000 employees across multiple states.
- Recruited, trained, and developed payroll professionals.
- Partnered with HR and Finance on compliance and process improvements.
Implementation Supervisor (Core Division)
PAYCHEX INC
Dallas, TX
09.1997 - 05.2010
- Led client payroll implementations, system configurations, and customizations.
- Managed an 8-member implementation team, established training and performance standards.
- Served as primary client advisor, driving retention, satisfaction, and operational efficiency.
- Developed process improvement plans to support client payroll accuracy and profitability.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Business Entrepreneurship
Ashford University
10.2018
Skills
- Global Payroll Operations
- Payroll Advisory & Compliance
- SOX & Audit Readiness
- Payroll Transformation & Process Improvement
- HR/Finance Executive Partnership
- Client & Stakeholder Management
- Big 4 Compliance Firms
- Payroll & HR Systems
- ADP
- Paycom
- Oracle
- Lawson
- JD Edwards
- UKG
- Kronos
- BAAN
- Paychex Core and Major Market Services
- Strategic Problem Resolution
- Operations Management
- Budget Development
- Audit Resolution
- Paychex Major Market Service
- ADP Report Writer
- ADP WGPS
- BAAN Accounting System
- Lawson 10
- BSI Taxfactory 90
- Project Management
- ACA Reporting
- Payroll Integration
- ADP Workforce Now
- ADP Workforce Manager
- Certified Payroll Professional
- Strategic Communication Management Professional
- Client Relationship Management
Certification
Certified Payroll Professional
Skills
Global Payroll Operations (US, Canada, Mexico), Payroll Advisory & Compliance, SOX & Audit Readiness, Payroll Transformation & Process Improvement, HR/Finance Executive Partnership, Client & Stakeholder Management, Big 4 Compliance Firms, ADP (Workforce Now, WGPS, Smart Compliance), Paycom, Oracle, Lawson, JD Edwards, UKG, Kronos, BAAN, Paychex Core and Major Market Services, Operations Management, Budget Development / Management, Audit Resolution, Paychex Major Market Service, ADP Report Writer, ADP WGPS, JD Edwards, BAAN Accounting System, Lawson 10, Kronos, BSI Taxfactory 9.0, Project Management, ACA Reporting, Paycom, Payroll Integration, ADP Workforce Now, ADP Workforce Manager, Oracle, UKG, Certified Payroll Professional (CPP), Strategic Communication Management Professional, Client Relationship Management
Timeline
Director of Payroll
AOC, LLC
05.2018 - Current
Payroll Tax Manager
The Gateway Group
09.2012 - 08.2019
Senior Payroll Account Manager
Robert Half Finance & Accounting
07.2012 - 09.2012
Payroll Supervisor
NYKS AMERICAS
05.2010 - 04.2012
Implementation Supervisor (Core Division)
PAYCHEX INC
09.1997 - 05.2010
Bachelor of Arts - Business Entrepreneurship
Ashford University