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Deborah E. Stewart

Deborah E. Stewart

Payroll/HR Professional
Clewiston,FL

Summary

Strategic Payroll & HR Leader with 15+ years’ experience overseeing payroll operations, HRIS implementations, and compliance across Fortune 500s, startups, PEOs, and unionized environments. Proven record of improving processing accuracy (50% → 99%), boosting client retention (48% → 98.5%), and managing payroll for 25,000+ employees nationwide. Recognized for building high-performing teams, optimizing processes, and driving large-scale system integrations.

Consulting professional with strong track record in delivering impactful business solutions. Adept at strategic planning, data analysis, and process improvement. Known for fostering team collaboration and adapting to evolving project needs. Brings expertise in client relations, problem-solving, and driving measurable results.

Overview

29
29
years of professional experience

Work History

Consultant

Payroll/Tax/HR Consultant – Independent Contractor
01.2021 - Current
  • Advise small businesses on payroll and HR best practices, ensuring compliance with DOL and federal/state regulations.
  • Developed standardized payroll processes, documentation, and compliance frameworks.

Director, Payroll Operations & Implementation

StaffLink Outsourcing, Inc.
01.2012 - 01.2021
  • Spearheaded HRIS implementation (Worklio) as beta partner; trained staff and 200+ clients.
  • Increased payroll automation from 10% → 98% and paperless adoption from 0% → 80%.
  • Improved payroll accuracy (50% → 99.9%) and client retention (48% → 98.5%).
  • Designed and launched Time & Attendance System, generating 515% profit within first two weeks.
  • Maintained 0% voluntary staff turnover by mentoring and fostering high morale.
  • Reduced year-end client complaints by 100% through proactive communication.

Payroll Manager

Boca Raton Resort & Club
01.2011 - 01.2012
  • Oversaw payroll for 1,500+ employees across multiple states; reconciled and processed W-2s.

Sr. Payroll Manager (1-Year Assignment)

PRC, LLC
01.2009 - 01.2010
  • Managed biweekly payroll for 5,000+ employees; improved accuracy from 66% → 99.5%.
  • Implemented New Hire Act credit and COBRA reimbursement, securing significant tax credits.

HR Outsource Consultant

Electronic Data Systems (EDS)
01.2006 - 01.2008
  • Designed PeopleSoft-based payroll utility supporting 37,000+ employees.
  • Directed global payroll projects across India, China, and Australia.
  • Authored policies, SAS70 controls, and training materials in Lean Sigma environment.

Director of Payroll & HR Services

AlphaStaff, Inc.
01.2001 - 01.2006
  • Directed payroll for 25,000+ employees across 600+ clients in multi-state/PR environment.
  • Boosted processing accuracy from 68% → 99% and retention from 73% → 98%.
  • Built disaster recovery plan ensuring zero payroll disruption during Hurricane Wilma.
  • Managed $5M+ regional expansion revenue initiative in Northeast U.S.

Payroll Manager

Newsweek, Inc.
01.1997 - 01.2001
  • Managed payroll for 1,500 employees (domestic + international + union).
  • Oversaw expatriate payroll including hypothetical tax & tax equalization in 15+ countries.

Education

MBA - Business Management

Canterbury Christ Church University

BA - English

Canterbury Christ Church University

Skills

  • ADP Workforce Now
  • Paylocity
  • Worklio
  • PeopleSoft
  • Oracle
  • HR Pyramid
  • SQL Reporting
  • MS Excel
  • MS Project
  • Visio
  • Vertex
  • Problem-solving
  • Attention to detail
  • Team leadership & development
  • Client relationships
  • MS office

Affiliations

  • American Payroll Association (APA)
  • National Association for Female Executives (NAFE)
  • National Notary Association (NNA)

Work Preference

Work Type

Full TimePart TimeContract Work

Work Location

HybridRemote

Important To Me

Work-life balanceCompany CultureWork from home optionPersonal development programsHealthcare benefits

Timeline

Consultant

Payroll/Tax/HR Consultant – Independent Contractor
01.2021 - Current

Director, Payroll Operations & Implementation

StaffLink Outsourcing, Inc.
01.2012 - 01.2021

Payroll Manager

Boca Raton Resort & Club
01.2011 - 01.2012

Sr. Payroll Manager (1-Year Assignment)

PRC, LLC
01.2009 - 01.2010

HR Outsource Consultant

Electronic Data Systems (EDS)
01.2006 - 01.2008

Director of Payroll & HR Services

AlphaStaff, Inc.
01.2001 - 01.2006

Payroll Manager

Newsweek, Inc.
01.1997 - 01.2001

BA - English

Canterbury Christ Church University

MBA - Business Management

Canterbury Christ Church University

CORE COMPETENCIES

  • Payroll Operations
  • HRIS Implementation
  • Multi-State Compliance
  • Process Reengineering
  • Employee Relations
  • Union & Non-Union Environments
  • Vendor Negotiations
  • Team Leadership & Coaching
  • Lean/Six Sigma

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