Hi, I’m
Lisa Backus
Baldwin,NY
Summary
Experienced HR and payroll specialist with over 13 years in regulatory compliance, data analysis, and project management. Skilled in problem-solving, conflict resolution, and managing complex tax and payroll processes. Highly organized and detail-oriented administrative professional excels in office management and special projects. Resourceful and adaptive team leader with expertise in project management, financial tracking, customer relationship management and marketing. Results-oriented strategic planner with extensive knowledge of industry practices.
Overview
13
years of professional experience
1
Certification
Work History
Estée Lauder CompaniesMelville, NY
Tax Administration Specialist
12.2021 - Current
Job overview
- Evaluated financial data for tax reports, ensuring compliance
- Resolved tax cases in Salesforce and facilitated multi-state employee tax refunds
- Managed F-1 and H-1B visa tax withholdings and collaborated with payroll for accurate data entry
- Streamlined tax refund processes and maintained precise state unemployment rates using ADP Smart Compliance
- Implemented strategic solutions for tax-related cases.
Estée Lauder CompaniesMelville, NY
Corporate Payroll Coordinator
11.2014 - 12.2021
Job overview
- Administered off-cycle checks and refined payroll data for 10,000-15,000 employees
- Processed various payment types and coordinated termination processes for California staff
- Enhanced payroll precision and reduced errors through advanced data refinement techniques
- Partnered with HR and finance teams to resolve payroll issues.
Estée Lauder CompaniesMelville, NY
Human Resources Assistant
03.2014 - 11.2014
Job overview
- Improved workflows for new hires, terminations, leaves, transfers, and promotions
- Suggested and executed HR process improvements
- Collaborated with staffing agencies to secure temporary talent.
Bed Bath and BeyondFarmingdale, NY
Human Resources Generalist
10.2011 - 08.2012
Job overview
- Revamped HR documents and administered benefits programs
- Managed complex EEOC and worker’s compensation cases
- Maintained employment records and partnered with staffing agencies.
Education
Briarcliffe Business School, Bethpage, NY
Associate’s degree in Business Management
05.2000
Skills
- Oracle HRMS
- Microsoft Office
- ADP Smart Compliance
- Payroll Administration
- HRIS
- Data Analysis
- Project Management
- Employment Tax Knowledge
- Communication
- Conflict Resolution
- Employee Relations
- Time Management
- Compliance
- Regulatory Knowledge
- Problem-Solving
Certification
- Professional Development
- HR Management Program, Long Island University
Timeline
Tax Administration Specialist
Estée Lauder Companies
12.2021 - Current
Corporate Payroll Coordinator
Estée Lauder Companies
11.2014 - 12.2021
Human Resources Assistant
Estée Lauder Companies
03.2014 - 11.2014
Human Resources Generalist
Bed Bath and Beyond
10.2011 - 08.2012
- Professional Development
- HR Management Program, Long Island University
Briarcliffe Business School
Associate’s degree in Business Management
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