Alison Shaw

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Experienced HRIS Professional & Leader! Over 10 years of experience across Workday with specialization in Compensation/Advanced Compensation, Talent/Performance, HCM, Security, Reporting & more! @ Avalara
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Pagosa Springs, Colorado, United States, United States
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About Alison Shaw

Experienced HR & Systems Professional with a demonstrated history of working in the computer software industry. Skilled in HRIS Systems (Workday) and HR with a variety of experience in Compliance, Compensation, Performance, Talent, etc. Strong human resources and systems professional with a BA in Psychology from Texas A&M University. Systems thinker with analytical and conceptual expertise capable of performing many roles and producing exemplary results. Process driven with a proven track record of consistently exceeding expectations and deadlines. Constantly working to improve and learn more in the industry.

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Avalara

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Experienced HRIS Professional & Leader! Over 10 years of experience across Workday with specialization in Compensation/Advanced Compensation, Talent/Performance, HCM, Security, Reporting & more!
Alison Shaw Work Experience Details
  • Avalara
    Lead Business Systems Analyst
    Avalara Sep 2024 - Present
    Durham, Nc, Us
  • Cohesity
    Senior Workday Analyst
    Cohesity Jun 2023 - Apr 2024
    San Jose, California, Us
    ❖ SME for Compensation, Talent, and Performance in Workday, working closely with People and Places Compensation and Talent teams on key initiatives throughout the year.❖ Design, implement and run compensation review cycles from start to finish including customizations required for Cohesity’s requirements and nuances.❖ Tier 2 support for Workday tickets that People Services team is unable to resolve.❖ Provide support to existing and new HR technology solutions, functioning as an Enterprise-wide HR systems expert and providing ongoing maintenance of our HR technology landscape.❖ Provide advanced expertise in Workday for process analysis, design and problem-solving in a complex, multisystem environment with focus on end-to-end processes and impacts.❖ Act as the liaison between business teams, application vendors and I.T. for system enhancements, integrations, and issue fixes.❖ Responsible for translating business needs to effective design recommendations, system/data analysis, instituting design in system, and leading the deployment of activities.
  • Clickup
    People Technology Analyst
    Clickup Jun 2022 - Jun 2023
    San Diego, California, Us
    - Successfully Implemented Workday for Global Company within a 6-month timeline, including HCM, Compensation, Benefits, Payroll, Integrations, etc. - Successfully implemented Advanced Compensation with a Calibration and Rewards Cycle, Equity and improved Job Architecture within 6 months of Workday Implementation. - Own People systems, including Workday & Greenhouse and support connections with other systems. - Own all aspects of People systems, including configuration, testing of system changes, report writing, system upgrades and analyzing data flows for process improvement opportunities. - Analyze current processes and makes recommendations for improvement. - Support People Operations team to maintain data accuracy and system functionality across all People platforms. - Document and maintain setup details for all system configurations while following SOX protocols for change management. - Partner with other IT teams to create, implement and monitor integrations; make sure integrations run successfully and resolve issues that arise. - Define quarterly OKRs in partnership with People team and deliver projects in a timely manner. - Manage and address People Systems tickets for end users. - Administrate and manage Workday HRIS and Greenhouse ATS and serve as functional and technical expert for business. - Responsible for day-to-day HCM operations, including security access, administration, and troubleshooting. - Work closely with People Team and Business Leaders to provide support to key initiatives, such as System enhancements, talent management and total rewards and provide reporting and analysis of business and system.
  • Zendesk
    Sr. Manager, Hris
    Zendesk Jan 2021 - Apr 2022
    San Francisco, California, Us
    - Subject Matter Expert for all Compensation, Talent, Performance and Total Rewards projects, cycles, and configurations in Workday. Owner and builder of all rewards cycles, performance cycles, calibration events and configuration requests. - Manage international team of HRIS Analysts.- Assist People Operations, Employee Shared Services, People Partners and Company-wide stakeholders with questions, projects, configurations, and overall support of Workday.- Lead Workday Implementations in various modules including Compensation, Talent, Benefits and Time Off.- Analyze, identify, and implement HR system tools and processes to streamline and automate as much as possible.- Research, analyze and test release notes for future improvements.- Ensure accuracy of data through routine data audits and validation, conforming to SOX protocols. - Provide functional support for end users helping analyze and resolve system issues.- Provide training and documentation to HR and other end users.- Own and support special projects from start to finish.- Manage and address cases for employees.
  • Q2Ebanking
    Senior Hris Administrator
    Q2Ebanking Nov 2018 - Jan 2021
    Austin, Tx, Us
    • Key member of HRIS & Compensation team using analytical, compensation and systematic skills to maintain HRIS System and Compensation and HCM processes and data.• Administrate and manage Workday HRIS and serve as functional and technical expert for business.• Responsible for day-to-day HCM operations, including security access, administration, and troubleshooting.• Work closely with HR Team and Business Leaders to provide support to key initiatives, such as workforce planning, talent management and total rewards and provide reporting and analysis of business, workforce, and system.• Research, analyze, recommend, and deploy solutions to various HR automation opportunities to improve the efficiency of HR Operations; while following SOX Change Management Protocol. • Develop user procedures, guidelines and documentation and provide training and guides to end users. Create shared resources page for Workday help and guidance available to all employees by functional role.• Ensure data and system integrity and responsible for ensuring that all security, availability, confidentiality and privacy policies and controls are adhered to.• Research and resolve HCM problems, unexpected results, and process flaws.• Review, test, validate and implement new modules and functionality, following SOX Change Management protocols. Troubleshoot Workday configurations and reporting issues to identify and fix root causes.• Write, maintain, and support a variety of reports and queries – both standard and custom and deliver dashboards to business.• Ensure delivery of high-quality service to end users as well as SOX control compliance.
  • Rosetta Stone
    Hr Systems & Data Analyst
    Rosetta Stone Dec 2015 - Nov 2018
    Arlington, Virginia, Us
    •Integral member of the HR Team using analytical & quantitative skills to assess, create, improve & maintain people analytics capabilities as well as ensuring data integrity, providing the key data and metrics that help drive key business decisions and shape our people and organizational strategy.•Administrate and Manage Workday HRIS system and all requests and issues for system as well as proposing solutions to better the system health, processes, and user adoption company-wide. •Deliver and evolve Metrics reports in HRIS that informs company on the workforce “health” of teams and correlates with business results. Continually partner with HR Partners and business leaders to determine what metrics really matter and drive decisions and provide support to key initiatives, such as workforce planning, succession planning, talent management and total rewards.•Research, analyze and recommend solutions to various automation opportunities to improve the efficiency of Operations.•Develop user procedures, guidelines and documentation and train internal customers on processes/functionality with acumen to communicate technical information to non-technical audiences. •Manage on-going maintenance of HRIS applications including security audits/requests, needs analysis, capacity planning, requirements specification, customization, testing, training & implementation.•Manage configuration and usability issues reported by the users, to include design/redesign of new business processes that optimize the standard functionality provided by the HRIS application. Utilize project management skills to plan, define scopes, set timelines, model and follow change management practices, and document progress.•Prepare ad-hoc and scheduled reports to include government required reporting and to develop, validate, maintain and distribute a variety of HR data report in varying formats.•Maintain and audit HRIS system for data integrity; main point of contact on all SOX related audit requests.
  • Bazaarvoice
    Total Rewards Analyst
    Bazaarvoice Jun 2014 - Dec 2015
    Austin, Texas, Us
    • Key member of the People & Talent Compensation, Benefits and Systems Team; responsible for HRIS, Benefits, and Wellness Administration as well as Compensation maintenance.• Critical function in company managing Compensation, Benefits, Wellness, New Hires, and applicable systems and working with international teams to train on systems and processes.• Administrate and manage Wellness program (YouEarnedIt) and platform and assure compliance with all applicable laws.• Administrate and help manage the Workday HRIS system, including position creation and staffing, transfer/promotion management, compensation management and audits, performance reviews, data integrity and answer all employee’s and HRBP’s inquiries around system processes and transaction support.• Audit and create bi-weekly equity reports for audit and prepare audits for quarterly compensation committee and board meetings. • Hire and manage onboarding of all new hires in US and APAC through HRIS and assure data integrity.• Administrate all benefits transactions, billings, COBRA, and assist with open enrollment events and health fairs for US.• Collaborate with systems team to ensure user securities, access and user data is accurate across all necessary systems.• Work with auditors to ensure compliant with all SOX and benefits legislation.• Create and update process documentation and policies for systems and processes I manage, including HRIS, Wellness, Benefits, Total Rewards, HR Business Processes, etc.• Collaborate with Recruiting team to integrate applicant tracking system (iCIMS) with HRIS system and create more streamlined and accurate processes globally. • Utilize advanced Office skills to create reports/audits, documentations, presentations, communications and mail merges.• Additional HR/Compensation/Systems related projects as required; including assisting with conception and execution of company events to promote culture.
  • Homeaway.Com
    Hr (Temporary)
    Homeaway.Com May 2014 - Jun 2014
    • Responsible for data management, data audits, and ensuring data entry and integrity of human resources related data into the HRIS and related vendor systems as required, while managing to deadlines.• Responsible for summarizing data, creating pivot tables and data comparisons, and running standard and ad hoc reports for 100% data integrity across all HR/Payroll systems and carrier systems.• Utilize strong Excel skills to run reports and audits across multiple systems using vlookups, pivot tables and SQL queries to validate data integrity and work with HR teams to address any discrepancies.• Facilitate regular employee communications and post policies and documents to internal wiki• File set up and filing of all required paper documents such as status changes, I-9’s, benefit documentation, etc.• Assist employees with HR-related questions and requests related to internal processes and policies.• Additional HR-related projects as required.
  • Vmware
    Hr Specialist (Temp)
    Vmware Aug 2013 - May 2014
    Palo Alto, Ca, Us
    • Key member of the Shared Services founding team, responsible for providing administrative and program support for candidates and employees.• Responsible for the daily administration of various processes including answering questions from HR team members, employees and management.• Responsible for working cross functionally with other teams including HRIS, Staffing, and Purchasing.• Process transactions in the applicant tracking system to open requisitions, route requisitions for approval, update requisitions, close requisitions, etc.• Process offer letters including verification of appropriate approvals, data audits, and sending offer packets to candidates.• Manage signed offer letters and kick off the new hire process including background checks.• Work with hiring managers to fill “alternative workforce positions” leveraging our contract worker provider.• Ensure appropriate approvals are received, data provided to HRIS is accurate, assignment length and status are monitored, and data audits are completed on a periodic basis.• Reconcile vendor invoicing for contractors and temps as appropriate.• Assume responsibility and ensure 100% data integrity for all position, candidate and employee data processed in various systems.• Assist Immigration Specialist with processing intern visas and coordinating start dates.• Provide primary support for the relocation and mobility programs as needed as well as AAP/Diversity program and other compliance programs.• Initiate, process and verify authenticity of background checks for all candidates in region (U.S., Canada, and Latin America).• Manage background check processes and help to implement LEAN Methodology to improve customer satisfaction and faster turn-around times.
  • Field Asset Services
    Hr Coordinator (Temp)
    Field Asset Services Jun 2013 - Aug 2013
    • Support the HR function by providing administrative support to a variety of tasks occurring within HR operations including recruitment support, employee data and records management, benefits coordination, on-boarding and off-boarding support, training support, etc. • Update and maintain employee files and databases to document personnel actions while maintaining accuracy and integrity of the data.• Prepare monthly recurring and ad hoc reports extracted from the HRIS, timekeeping system, internal operating systems, and internal forms.• Support on-boarding and off-boarding processes by welcoming new employees and contract workers, entering new hire paperwork and sending applicable notifications to Accounting, HR, and IT; acts as liaison with payroll on all employee changes.• Assist employees with benefit enrollments, process requests for qualified events, reconcile monthly invoices, trouble shoot benefit issues, enter employee elections, terminate employees from carrier sites, etc.• Provide support to the recruiting function (posting jobs, pre-screening, interview scheduling, pre-employment screening, etc.) and serve as coordinator for staffing agencies.• Ensure compliance of I-9s procedures, processes and record keeping; complete e-verify for new employees• Run reports through HRIS system to create lists for events and assist with culture through anniversary, birthday, and other awards.• Coordinate implementation of employee and company wellness initiatives by scheduling rooms, ordering food, developing communications, etc.• Maintain HR file room and ensure filing is accurate and up-to-date.• Process employment verifications and provide general customer service to employees.• Other duties assigned, as needed.• Provide customer focused and effective HR support to achieve the organization’s goals and objectives.
  • Active Power
    Hr Assistant (Temporary Assignment)
    Active Power Jan 2013 - May 2013
    Austin, Texas, Us
    Work in HR Department for an international company with over 200 employees in the HQ office in Austin, Texas.Conduct audits, schedule interviews, maintain employee files, assist with recruiting, onboarding, benefits, and any other HR related items that arise.Pre-screen/phone screen candidates for open positions available in our company and assist in the hiring process.Assist with stock options, 401K options, insurance options, open enrollment, etc. As well as with enrollment, training, and other necessary aspects of the company's benefits and time administration.Utilize HRIS system (ADP HRB) to perform HR tasks, run reports, etc.Utilize computer skills and programs (such as MS Office, Adobe, etc.) to conduct day to day business and run reports, create document, etc.Assist Accounting Department with filing, check processing, invoice processing and sending, and other duties as arise.Provide support for Administrative team.
  • Technology Navigators, Inc.
    Administrative/Hr/Accounting Coordinator
    Technology Navigators, Inc. Oct 2011 - Jan 2013
    Austin, Tx, Us
    Payroll duties, including adding contractors’ and employees’ information into ADP/Quickbooks, entering times, following up with contractors, processing weekly payroll, and assuring they get paid, as well as terminating employees as needed.A/P & A/R duties, including sending out A/R invoices, sending past due notices, and following up with Clients on invoices; as well as entering A/P invoices and assisting with assuring that they are paid on time.Insurance enrollment, verification, termination, COBRA administration, and general inquiries/problems for our contractors. Utilize computer skills and proper phone etiquette to develop and maintain great relationships with our clients and contractors to assure that the company runs efficiently and effectively. Keep accurate and up-to-date records of any financial or placement movement within the company. As well as keeping accurate records of every aspect of the company; including, but not limited to: placement, billings, timesheets/payroll, forms administration/updating, measures, company numbers, current and new agreements, YTD billings breakdowns, and various other records.Assist the owners and CEOs of the company with operation duties as well as helping the Recruiters and Sales Managers with any duties to assure that their jobs are less stressful and that they are more effective and efficient in their work.Perform administrative tasks, including filing, copying maintaining all company records, answering phones, running errands, scheduling events/catering, assisting contractors/clients, and any other duties that arise to assure that the company runs perfectly.Assist with the growth and creative improvement of the company as requested by researching effective techniques, procedures, and team building events and helping to implement them into the company.Utilize all of Microsoft Office, Adobe, PDF Converter, Quickbooks, ADP, and various other programs to accomplish my job tasks.
  • Triple Crown Consulting, Llc
    Executive Assistant
    Triple Crown Consulting, Llc Jan 2011 - Mar 2011
    Assisted the owner and the Office Manager with Payroll, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Insurance, HR, and Operations Duties. Utilized computer skills and proper phone etiquette to develop good relationships with our clients in order to assure that the company runs efficiently and effectively.Since we had two different divisions, my tasks differ based on which division I am working on at the time. I helped make sure the office runs smoothly for the employees, and helped to make their jobs less stressful.
  • Cdc News
    Plans Acquisition Manager
    Cdc News Oct 2010 - Jan 2011
    Acquired plans and specifications for construction projects from our company contacts.Utilized computer skills and proper phone etiquette to develop good relationships with our clients in order to procure plans & specifications.Used LEADs programs and other computer programs designed for our company.
  • Digestive Diseases Center Of South Texas
    Medical Records Assistant
    Digestive Diseases Center Of South Texas Jan 2010 - Jul 2010
    Performed administrative tasks, including filing, copying, and maintenance of confidential recordsCompiled, prepared, and issued medical records in compliance with HIPPA regulationsMaintained records and schedules using integrated computer programs Centricity & MDR
  • Yarnell Publishing
    Assistant
    Yarnell Publishing Jun 2002 - Sep 2007
    Trained staff in basic computer usage and performed administrative duties
  • Jewel Motors
    Office Assistant
    Jewel Motors Dec 2005 - Apr 2006
    Performed filing tasks, copying, and bookkeepingPerformed administrative office tasks and ad hoc auto sales

Alison Shaw Education Details

  • Texas A&M University College
    Texas A&M University College
    Spanish
  • Texas State University
    Texas State University
    Business Hr Management
  • The University Of Texas At Austin
    The University Of Texas At Austin
    General Studies And Humanities

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