Claudia Luna

Claudia Luna

Manager/Senior Leader HCM

Clifton, United States

About

HCM and PEO leader with 18 years of experience overseeing payroll operations, tax compliance, human resources, and client service within remote and hybrid organizations. Brings deep expertise in payroll processing, multi-state tax compliance, year-end operations, HRIS platforms, and change management, paired with a proven ability to lead distributed teams and influence cross-functional stakeholders. Recognized for driving service strategy, operational excellence, and scalable, high-touch client service models that improve client retention, mitigate risk, and support sustainable business growth.

Experience

ExtensisHR

Manager, Premier Accounts (PEO Premier)

ExtensisHR

Aug 2021 – Present

• Provide strategic leadership for the Premier Accounts function, overseeing service delivery, escalation management, and team performance for complex, high-revenue PEO clients. • Lead and mentor a team, establishing service standards, performance expectations, and development plans aligned with organizational objectives. • Partner with executive leadership and cross-functional teams (Payroll, HR, Benefits, Finance, Product) to align service strategy, staffing models, and operational priorities with business growth. • Serve as senior escalation authority for payroll, tax, benefits, and HR issues, ensuring compliance, risk mitigation, and long-term client retention. • Drive change management initiatives related to payroll processes, HRIS enhancements, and service model optimization across remote teams.

PayrollHRIS PlatformsChange ManagementTax ComplianceBenefits Administration

Client Success Domain Lead – Payroll, Year-End, Tax & Banking

Lifion (Lyric) by ADP

Aug 2019 – Jul 2021

• Owned payroll, tax, and banking domains for enterprise HR technology implementations, serving as a strategic authority on compliance, system design, and risk management. • Directed year-end payroll operations including W-2 production, corrections, and agency filings across large client populations. • Provided executive-level guidance on payroll, tax issues and product integration items. • Served as main Subject Matter Expert for ADP Autopay, Smart Compliance, and overall Year End functions.

PayrollTax ComplianceADP Autopay
ADP

Client Support Consultant II & NAS HCM Consultant II

ADP

Jan 2007 – Dec 2019

• Built a strong foundation in payroll processing, multi-state tax compliance, HRIS support, and regulatory requirements across national and mid-market clients. • Served as a trusted payroll and HCM resource, resolving complex payroll discrepancies, agency inquiries, and compliance-related issues.

Payroll ProcessingTax ComplianceHRIS Support

Education

Southern New Hampshire University

Southern New Hampshire University

Associate of Science (A.S.) · Business Administration

Skills

Regulatory RequirementsPayroll DiscrepanciesProduct IntegrationCompliance RemediationBenefits AdministrationEscalation ManagementTeam LeadershipRisk MitigationClient RetentionOperational ExcellenceService StrategyChange ManagementHRIS PlatformsYear-End OperationsPayroll OperationsClient ServiceHuman ResourcesTax CompliancePayroll Processing