ABOUT CARTER CONSULTING & ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC

Carter Consulting & Advisory Services, LLC is a San Diego–based HRIS consulting firm founded by Zakary Carter, MBA — one of the few independent consultants in the United States with verified, hands-on ADP Lyric implementation and recovery experience. The firm was established in May 2025 to serve organizations that need expert-level guidance navigating the complexity of modern human resource information systems.

We specialize in end-to-end HRIS strategy: from initial system selection and implementation planning through data migration, integration architecture, post-go-live stabilization, and long-term optimization. Our engagements span payroll modernization, multi-state compliance alignment, workforce analytics, and enterprise digital transformation — always with a focus on turning complexity into clarity.

Our clients include mid-market and enterprise organizations across healthcare, insurance, manufacturing, technology, education, and the restaurant and hospitality sectors. Whether a company is deploying ADP Lyric for the first time, recovering from a failed migration, or modernizing a legacy HCM ecosystem, Carter Consulting provides the specialized expertise to get the project done right.

Zakary Carter brings more than 14 years of HR Technology experience to every engagement. His platform expertise includes ADP Lyric, ADP Workforce Now, ADP Vantage, Oracle Cloud HCM, UKG Ready, SAP HCM, ServiceNow HRSD, SailPoint IAM, Dell Boomi, Power BI, and more. He holds an MBA in Strategic Human Resource Management from Grand Canyon University and is a PMP® candidate.

Carter Consulting & Advisory Services operates as a California Limited Liability Company. The firm is built on a single guiding principle: "Turning Complexity into Clarity & Stability into Success." Every engagement is approached with rigor, transparency, and a commitment to delivering measurable outcomes for our clients.

If your organization is evaluating HRIS platforms, facing a stalled implementation, or seeking strategic advisory support for an upcoming HR technology initiative, we invite you to connect with our team for a complimentary discovery conversation.