Yakima Lewis

HR professional with 15+ years of experience in HR coordination, onboarding, benefits administration, and payroll support, including hands-on work with Workday, Paylocity, ADP, Paycor, and Paychex. Skilled in pre-employment processing — I-9 verification, E-Verify, background checks, and drug screening — as well as new-hire file setup and employee records management. Adept at fielding employee benefits and policy questions, maintaining strict confidentiality, and supporting HR teams with accurate, detail-oriented administrative work. Known for building trust with employees and leadership while helping HR operations run smoothly.