Sarita Baizan
Yonkers,NY
Summary
Enterprise payroll and HR operations leader with 9+ years of progressive experience supporting 4,500+ employees across multi-state environments. Proven expertise in payroll governance, HRIS transformations (PeopleSoft → Workday), employee relations, and cross-functional leadership. Recognized for building high-performing teams, streamlining payroll and HR processes, and partnering with HR, Finance, and executive leadership to drive strategic business outcomes.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Director, Payroll
IPG Health
New York, New York
11.2024 - Current
- Lead enterprise payroll operations for 4,500+ employees across multiple states, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and regulatory compliance.
- Oversee payroll team of 3 professionals (formerly 6), providing coaching, mentoring, and performance management during organizational changes.
- Led Hrlink → Workday payroll transformation, partnering with HRIS, HROT and Finance for data validation, process streamlining, and smooth adoption.
- Maintain payroll governance, internal controls, and compliance with federal and state tax regulations.
- Resolve complex payroll escalations, collaborating with HR, Finance, and leadership to maintain payroll integrity.
- Develop and implement policies and SOPs to enhance efficiency, audit readiness, and consistency.
- Generate and analyze payroll and compensation reports to support executive decision-making and financial planning.
Associate Director of Payroll
IPG Health
New York, New York
11.2022 - 10.2024
- Collaborated with Payroll Director to oversee payroll procedures, ensuring policy adherence, efficiency, and accuracy.
- Supervised and coached payroll team, conducted performance reviews, and supported employee development.
- Processed supplemental payments (referral awards, tuition reimbursements, taxable fringes) ensuring compliance.
- Served as escalation point for payroll issues, fostering cross-departmental collaboration.
- Reviewed semi-monthly payroll reconciliations to ensure accuracy and compliance.
Payroll Manager / Supervisor
IPG Health
Yonkers, USA
06.2019 - 10.2022
- Managed payroll processing, reconciliations, and employee data updates for multi-state workforce.
- Responded to employee inquiries, collaborated with HR and Finance, and ensured payroll compliance and data integrity.
- Trained and supported payroll staff to ensure accurate and efficient operations.
HR Operations Supervisor
IPG Health
Yonkers, USA
01.2018 - 05.2019
- Managed team of 4, overseeing HRIS data entry, onboarding/offboarding, and payroll-related processes.
- Completed SOX audit reports and ensured regulatory compliance in employee data and HR operations.
- Partnered with IT and Facilities to ensure seamless onboarding/offboarding and HR process integration.
Senior Human Resources Coordinator / HR Coordinator
IPG Health
Yonkers, USA
10.2015 - 12.2017
- Supported employee lifecycle processes including onboarding, offboarding, HRIS data management, and benefits administration.
- Maintained employee files, ran HR reports, and processed terminations and unemployment requests.
- Facilitated employee engagement initiatives including agency-wide announcements.
Administrative Assistant
IPG Health
Yonkers, USA
06.2015 - 09.2015
- Provided administrative support for senior leadership, including calendar management, travel coordination, and meeting logistics.
- Assisted with expense reporting, internal communication, and document preparation.
Education
Studies - Criminal Justice
Berkeley College
New York01.2016
Skills
- Payroll and HR operations
- HRIS and systems management
- Multi-state payroll oversight
- Workday HCM and payroll processing
- Payroll governance and compliance
- HRLink expertise
- PeopleDoc proficiency
- Workfront project management
- Performance management strategies
- Payroll audits and reconciliations
- Microsoft Office Suite proficiency
- Conflict resolution skills
- Policy and process optimization
- HR analytics and reporting
- Change management initiatives
- Financial and executive reporting
- Team development and succession planning
- Employee relations solutions
Accomplishments
- Led multi-state payroll operations for 4,500+ employees.
- Successfully drove Workday payroll transformation.
- Maintained compliance and operational efficiency during organizational restructuring.
- Developed and implemented SOPs and payroll governance controls.
Technology Expertise
- Workday HCM & Payroll
- Hrlink Payroll & HR
- PeopleDoc
- Workfront
- Microsoft Office Suite – Excel, PowerPoint, Word
- HR Reporting & Analytics Tools
Timeline
Director, Payroll
IPG Health
11.2024 - Current
Associate Director of Payroll
IPG Health
11.2022 - 10.2024
Payroll Manager / Supervisor
IPG Health
06.2019 - 10.2022
HR Operations Supervisor
IPG Health
01.2018 - 05.2019
Senior Human Resources Coordinator / HR Coordinator
IPG Health
10.2015 - 12.2017
Administrative Assistant
IPG Health
06.2015 - 09.2015
Studies - Criminal Justice
Berkeley College