Lisa Backus
Baldwin,New York
Summary
Experienced Administration Specialist with over 13 years of HR, payroll, and tax administration experience. Proven track record in ensuring compliance and accuracy in multi-state tax filings and payroll processes through extensive regulatory knowledge and meticulous data analysis. Excel in project management, conflict resolution, team motivation, and operational streamlining, consistently driving efficiency and productivity. Recognized for analytical problem-solving skills and persuasive communication abilities with exceptional creative solution skills.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Tax Administration Specialist
Estée Lauder Companies
12.2021 - Current
- Evaluate financial data for weekly, monthly, and quarterly tax reports, facilitating informed decision-making
- Resolve tax-related cases within Salesforce, ensuring timely resolution and regulatory compliance through employee support services
- Facilitate tax refunds for multi-state employees, including Medicare and Social Security overpayment refunds
- Regulate compliance with F-1 and H-1B visa requirements by managing tax withholdings and conducting comprehensive audits
- Partner with payroll to ensure precise and timely entry of data into Oracle, enhancing accuracy
- Utilize ADP Smart Compliance to update and ensure the accuracy of all state unemployment rates
- Update and manage state-specific tax forms and withholdings for employees across various states, ensuring compliance with state regulations.
Corporate Payroll Coordinator
Estée Lauder Companies
11.2014 - 12.2021
- Administered off-cycle checks and refined employee data for 10,000-15,000 employees across multiple states, ensuring precision and adherence to regulatory standards
- Executed manual payments, retroactive payments, voids, reissues, reversals, and stale checks, ensuring adherence to various state regulations
- Coordinated termination processes for California employees, ensuring compliance with state laws regarding final paychecks and accrued vacation payouts.
Human Resources Assistant
Estée Lauder
03.2014 - 11.2014
- Supervised payroll and personnel documents, also managing tax files to ensure compliance and maintain data integrity
- Administered employment records related to hiring, terminations, leaves of absence, transfers, and promotions
- Streamlined new hire and termination paperwork in Oracle, ensuring compliance and efficiency
- Partnered with staffing agencies to source and secure temporary employees, aligning with departmental needs.
Human Resources Generalist
Bed Bath and Beyond
10.2011 - 08.2012
- Directed employee benefits programs, facilitated provider communication, and organized enrollment meetings
- Implemented EEOC claims, managed worker's compensation cases, and supervised unemployment claims and hearings
- Redesigned HR documents, including organizational charts, employee handbooks, and performance evaluations
- Executed employment records related to hiring, terminations, leaves of absence, transfers, and promotions
- Collaborated with staffing agencies to source and secure temporary employees, aligning with departmental needs.
Education
Human Resources Management Program -
Long Island University
Associate's Degree Business Management -
Briarcliffe Business School
Skills
Oracle HRMS
Microsoft Office (Word and Excel)
ADP Smart Compliance
Payroll Administration
Time Management
Employment Tax Knowledge
Project Management
Data Analysis
Communication Skills
Conflict Resolution
Employee Relations
HRIS (Human Resource Information System)
Compliance and Regulatory Knowledge
Problem-Solving
Office Management
Database Administration
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
03.2014 - 11.2014
Human Resources Generalist
Bed Bath and Beyond
10.2011 - 08.2012
Human Resources Management Program -
Long Island University
Associate's Degree Business Management -
Briarcliffe Business School