About Us
Meet the experienced professionals behind Strategic Contracting Services and our Employer of Record workforce solutions.
Experienced Leadership Built Around Workforce Support
Strategic Contracting Services is powered by a multi-disciplinary team of professionals with extensive experience in payroll administration, human resources, workforce compliance, onboarding, employee relations, and Employer of Record services.
From payroll processing and benefits administration to HR consulting and operational support, our team brings decades of practical experience helping businesses simplify workforce management and reduce administrative burden.
A Team Built on Experience, Responsiveness & Support
At Strategic Contracting Services, we understand that successful workforce management requires more than administrative processing alone. Our leadership team combines operational expertise with a hands-on, client-focused approach designed to help businesses navigate workforce challenges with confidence.
As an Employer of Record partner, we provide responsive support backed by real-world HR, payroll, compliance, and workforce administration experience.
The SCS Executive Management Team
Samantha Mercer
Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
Samantha Mercer oversees strategic planning, company operations, and client partnerships for Strategic Contracting Services. With a background in payroll implementation, HR systems integration, and client services leadership, she brings extensive expertise in Employer of Record operations and workforce administration.
Cana Tighe
Director of Finance / CFO
Cana Tighe brings more than 20 years of experience in payroll processing, tax administration, employee benefits, and HR service administration. Her focus on financial operations and employee wellness programs helps support both client organizations and workforce stability.
James Harwood
Partner, HR Consultant
James Harwood has over 20 years of HR consulting and workforce management experience working with Fortune 500 companies, nonprofits, and small businesses. His expertise includes employee relations, payroll administration, leadership development, and workforce performance management.
Larissa Lane
Operations Manager
Larissa Lane oversees payroll operations and service delivery support for Strategic Contracting Services. With extensive experience in payroll administration, benefits management, and HR systems implementation, she helps ensure operational accuracy and workforce support consistency.
Supporting Businesses Through Workforce Expertise
- Payroll processing & administration
- Employer of Record services
- HR consulting & workforce support
- Benefits administration
- Employee onboarding & relations
- Workforce compliance & administration
- Payroll tax management
- Operational support & service delivery
A Multi-Disciplinary Workforce Management Team
The Strategic Contracting Services team brings together experience from human resources, payroll administration, finance, workforce operations, employee benefits, compliance management, and leadership consulting.
This diverse operational background allows SCS to provide practical, responsive solutions designed to support businesses across a wide range of industries and workforce structures.
Employer of Record Support Backed by Real Experience
As an Employer of Record provider, Strategic Contracting Services helps businesses simplify workforce administration through experienced leadership, responsive client support, and structured HR solutions.
Our team understands the operational, compliance, and workforce challenges businesses face every day — and we work proactively to help organizations reduce administrative complexity while supporting long-term growth.
Professional Affiliations & Industry Standards
- Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM)
- Human Resources Certification Institute (HRCI)
- Professionals in Human Resources Association (PIHRA)
Partner With an Experienced Workforce Support Team
Connect with Strategic Contracting Services to learn how our Employer of Record and workforce administration solutions can support your organization.