Carter Consulting Phoenix

"Turning Complexity into Clarity & Stability into Success."

Enterprise-grade HRIS consulting, payroll optimization, compliance governance, and digital transformation — delivered by one of the nation's leading ADP Lyric specialists.

14+
Years Experience
ADP Lyric
Specialist
Multi-Industry
Expertise
300+
Engagements
Zakary Carter, MBA
ZAKARY CARTER
MBA — Principal Consultant & Owner

“Turning Complexity into Clarity & Stability into Success.”

SERVICES & ADVISORY PACKAGES

Tailored engagements for every stage of your HR technology journey

— Entity Formation to Risk Mitigation, We've Got You Covered. —

FOUNDER & PRINCIPAL CONSULTANT

ZAKARY CARTER, MBA

HR Technology & Transformation Leader

Zakary Carter is an HR Technology leader and transformation specialist with more than 14 years of experience designing, implementing, and optimizing enterprise-scale HRIS ecosystems. His career spans multiple industries including healthcare, insurance, manufacturing, and technology, where he has led complex HCM modernization initiatives, regulatory compliance programs, and cross-functional digital transformation projects.

Zak is one of the few independent consultants in the United States with hands-on ADP Lyric implementation and recovery experience, positioning him as a top-tier specialist in a rapidly emerging platform ecosystem.

As founder of Carter Consulting & Advisory Services, LLC, he partners with clients to design scalable HRIS ecosystems that connect people, process, and technology — turning complexity into clarity.

"Turning Complexity into Clarity & Stability into Success."

HRIS Expertise

ADP LyricADP Next GenADP Workforce NowADP VantagePeopleSoft HCMOracle Cloud HCMUKG ReadySAP HCMInfor HCMiCIMSServiceNow HRSDSailPoint IAMDell BoomiPower BIPaycomKronosEDI / SFTP IntegrationsSQL / WinSQLBambooHRAloha POSOracle TaleoLawson S4

Education

  • •MBA – Strategic Human Resource Management, Grand Canyon University (2018)
  • •BS – Business Management, Grand Canyon University (2015)
  • •AS – Human Biology, National University (Anticipated 2026)
  • •Project Management Professional (PMP)® – In Progress

Industry Experience

HealthcareInsuranceManufacturingTechnologyEducationRestaurant & HospitalitySmall & Mid-Size Business

TRANSFORMATION IMPACT & CLIENT SUCCESS

Driving Transformation & Delivering Results That Matter

Common Challenges We Solve

  • ✕Outdated HR Systems
  • ✕Inefficient Processes
  • ✕Compliance Gaps
  • ✕Failed Implementations
  • ✕Multi-State Complexity

Results We Deliver

  • ✓Streamlined HR Operations
  • ✓Improved Compliance
  • ✓Enhanced Productivity
  • ✓Audit-Ready Processes
  • ✓Scalable Infrastructure
Featured Case Study

ADP Lyric Implementation Recovery — Pest Control Company

Pest Control & Field Services | 12-Week Engagement

A pest control company experienced significant system instability after a failed migration from ADP Workforce Now to ADP Lyric. With a distributed workforce of field technicians, sales teams, and regional support staff, payroll, scheduling, and compliance workflows were severely disrupted. Zak stepped in to diagnose, stabilize, and fully optimize the platform — restoring full operational confidence within 12 weeks.

ADP Lyric RecoveryHRIS OptimizationPayroll Stabilization12-Week Turnaround
Featured Case Study

PeopleSoft HCM & Talent Acquisition Implementation — Restaurant Hospitality Group

A multi-location restaurant group operating five distinct concepts required a unified HRIS solution to consolidate fragmented HR functions across its entire portfolio. Zak led the transition from BambooHR and Aloha POS into PeopleSoft HCM — implementing an all-in-one platform that streamlined talent acquisition, onboarding, and core HR operations across all nine restaurants. The engagement eliminated redundant workflows, standardized the employee lifecycle, and gave HR leadership a single source of truth for their growing hospitality organization.

PeopleSoft HCMMulti-Location HRTalent AcquisitionRestaurant & Hospitality
Featured Case Study

Kronos Workforce Payroll Implementation — Manufacturing Company

A manufacturing company operating with fragmented legacy payroll infrastructure required a full platform transition to Kronos — consolidating two separate payroll systems into a single, unified database. Zak led the end-to-end data strategy, including pay type harmonization, pay group alignment, date mapping, and code migration across both systems to ensure zero data loss and full accuracy at go-live. Direct coordination with the Kronos implementation team ensured all required documentation, files, and configuration assets were delivered on schedule for a clean and successful conversion.

Kronos ImplementationPayroll MigrationData HarmonizationSystem Consolidation
Featured Case Study

Kronos WorkforceReady Implementation — Manufacturing Company

A manufacturing organization operating on an aging mainframe HR, Payroll, and Benefits platform required a full-scale modernization to Kronos WorkforceReady. Zak partnered with cross-functional stakeholders to decommission the legacy system and architect a modern, scalable client-server environment — redesigning core workflows across HR, payroll processing, and benefits administration. The engagement delivered measurable improvements in data accuracy, system accessibility, and operational efficiency across the entire human resources function.

Kronos WorkforceReadyHR System ModernizationPayroll & BenefitsProcess Optimization
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Carter Consulting transformed our HR processes, making us audit-ready and highly efficient.

— Healthcare Executive

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Zak's expertise led to a seamless system upgrade and outstanding results. Truly best-in-class.

— Manufacturing Director

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I have worked with Zakary Carter for 10 years. I found his knowledge to be extraordinary, his research to be accurate and timely. He is a conscious professional with impeccable ethics. I had the pleasure of consulting with him in my capacity as a VP of Human Resources for a global company for five years. He was a valuable partner to my business. Your company would benefit from his tenacity, his years of experience in human resources and technology transformations.

— Denise Chudalla — Retired VP of Human Resources

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Zakary is amazing to work with! He attacks challenges head-on with detail and precision. His ingenuity makes him an ideal collaborative partner. Zak goes the extra mile and delivers a stellar result every time.

— Stephanie Lacy — Information Technology Business Systems Analyst

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I had the pleasure to work with Zak for just about a year at my last job. Zak is the most hard working, dedicated and positive person I've been fortunate to work with in a very long time. His expertise and knowledge and skills were absolutely instrumental to the company and various teams. There was nothing he couldn't figure out or assist with when needed. He is an asset wherever he is and any company is lucky to have him.

— Loura Sweet — Payroll Consultant, FosterThomas

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Zak has been an exceptional IT partner to our team. Throughout our collaboration, Zak consistently demonstrated an extraordinary attention to detail, ensuring that our IT projects are executed with precision and efficiency. More than a technical expert, Zak has been a valuable thought partner. His innovative ideas and strategic thinking have significantly contributed to the success of our initiatives. It has truly been a privilege to work with him!

— Ashley Wilson — Employee Listening & Experience Consultant, Blue Shield of California

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Zak has consistently been a proactive, team-oriented and reliable partner for our team. He played a critical role in the implementation of the Qualtrics Experience Management platform at Blue Shield, supporting our team with the technical configuration of the tool, leading the integration with our Oracle HCIS system to automate updates for our employee directory, and providing expert consultation and guidance. He was always positive and responsive to our needs — we couldn't have asked for a better partner!

— Karey Quarton Nelson, SPHR — Head of Employee Listening & Experience, Blue Shield of California

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Zak is one of the hardest working and best assets a team can have. We worked together on rolling out the implementation of a new program and he exhibited excellent leadership skills. He is knowledgeable and anticipates issues before they are an issue so there is a solid plan in place.

— Denise Nunley — Director of Marketing

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I have the pleasure of working with Zakary, and he is truly an exceptional Senior HRIS Administrator. His deep system knowledge, problem-solving skills, and ability to streamline processes are invaluable to our team. Zakary is proactive, reliable, and a great collaborator—always willing to go the extra mile to support colleagues and improve workflows. Any team is lucky to have him!

— Cindy Smith — Payroll and Benefits Professional

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Zak is one of the smartest and most motivated individuals I have worked with. His willingness to take on assignments, ability to focus and deliver, and his ease in partnering with colleagues at all levels — from entry level to senior leadership — is truly commendable. He would be an asset to any employer.

— Janice Gil — Sr. Manager, HR Technology, Banner Health

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