Carla Jane Blain-Salim Ullah

Carla Jane Blain-Salim Ullah is a seasoned payroll management, taxation, and implementation professional with more than 20 years of hands-on experience spanning payroll processing, tax compliance, HRIS administration, and large-scale system implementations. As a Senior Tax Accountant at Albertsons Companies, she brings deep expertise in managing complex payroll tax operations, ensuring multi-jurisdictional compliance, and leading process improvement initiatives that strengthen accuracy, efficiency, and fiscal accountability.

Throughout her distinguished career, Carla has played a pivotal role in transforming payroll functions into strategic assets. Her global experience encompasses compliance and implementation projects across Canada, Mexico, Australia, the UAE, and the United Kingdom, where she has led cross-functional teams in navigating intricate tax systems and regulations. Known for her meticulous attention to detail and results-driven approach, she has successfully designed and executed scalable payroll processes that minimize risk, control costs, and support corporate growth.

Carla’s technical proficiency spans an impressive range of platforms, including PeopleSoft, UltiPro (HR Core, Benefits, Payroll, and GL), ADP, Lawson, SAP, Ceridian Tax, Oracle, JD Edwards, and Sicom, as well as advanced reporting tools such as BI, NOVAtime, and CTS tax software. Her strong command of Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Acrobat, and collaboration systems like Cisco, Citrix, and WebEx enables her to bridge technical and operational needs seamlessly.

Recognized as a collaborative leader with a commitment to excellence and innovation, Carla has consistently driven measurable improvements in payroll accuracy, compliance, and efficiency. Her leadership style blends analytical rigor with a deep sense of accountability, making her a trusted advisor in both corporate and consulting environments.

A longtime member of the American Payroll Association, Carla continues to advance the profession by championing best practices, mentoring emerging professionals, and delivering solutions that align people, process, and technology.

• Lone Star Community College

• American Payroll Association