Celeste Easter

About Celeste Easter

I am a Senior Payroll & HRIS Analyst with proven expertise in time configuration…

Experience

1. Senior Analyst and Talent Aquisition

   Randstad

   Mar 2022 — Present

   I lead payroll and HRIS operations for high-volume workforces employees) across the U.S. and Canada, with experience in both union and non-union manufacturing environments. Acting as the link between Payroll, HR, IT, and leadership, I specialize in optimizing timekeeping, payroll processing, and HR systems to ensure accuracy, compliance, and efficiency.Key Contributions: • Configured and administered time & payroll systems (ADP, SuccessFactors, Workforce, Workday, Kronos) to streamline processing and reduce errors. • Led system upgrades, integrations, and testing for new features and compliance changes. • Developed complex pay rules, accruals, and scheduling to meet business and union contract requirements. • Managed payroll outsourcing relationships and supported RPO (Recruiting Process Outsourcing) and talent acquisition efforts. • Delivered reporting and analytics on overtime, absenteeism, and labor costs, helping leadership make data-driven decisions. • Ensured compliance with U.S. & Canadian labor laws and supported cross-border workforce management. • Partnered with HR and leadership on strategic workforce planning and process improvement initiatives. • Consulted with small businesses on website design, content writing, and branding, providing end-to-end support for growth.Core Skills: Time & Payroll Configuration | HRIS Administration | Payroll Outsourcing | RPO | Talent Acquisition | U.S. & Canadian Compliance | Union & Manufacturing Expertise | Data Analysis & Reporting | Small Business Consulting

Education

• Webster University

  Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.)

  1998 — 2000

• Liberty University

  Master of Arts - MA

  2012 — 2014

• Southern University at New Orleans

  Bachelor of Science (BS)

  1993 — 1997