Karen Mercurio

Karen Mercurio is a seasoned professional in payroll and human resources, currently serving as the Senior Global Payroll & HRIS Specialist at Essense of Australia since August 2021. Mercurio's responsibilities include processing global payrolls, ensuring precise calculation of wages, tax withholding, and preparing detailed statistical reports related to employee compensation and leave. Prior experience includes roles at SCOTWOOD INDUSTRIES LLC in Human Resources, and a significant tenure at Propay, LLC, where Mercurio advanced from Client Services Representative to VP of Client Service and Implementation. Earlier positions also include Payroll and Benefits Specialist roles at Security Savings Bank and Corinthian Mortgage, and Payroll Specialist at Gold Bank, where managing multi-state payrolls was a key responsibility. Mercurio holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Bellarmine University.