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Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States

Eagan

Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

 Promoted to project manager role to plan, schedule and execute enterprise software implementations and corporate initiatives. Assess business implications for each project phase and monitor progress to meet deadlines, standards and cost targets. Consult with HR executives to lead and support the development of HRIS strategies and goals. Excel in guiding the work of technical teams. Articulate project goals and scope, translate business needs into technical terms, prepare detailed SOWs and instill shared accountability for achieving project milestones. Drove impressive improvements across the business as a result of onboarding software implementation. Equipped Atterro with solution that accelerated the onboarding process by 30%, improving candidate experience and allowing recruiters to focus on revenue generating activities.  Ensure compliance with ACA (Affordable Care Act) by partnering with HR benefits team to implement ACA tracking and benefit enrollment software.  Manage Request for Proposal process: research and identify new vendors and negotiate contracts for HR systems. Develop vendor relationships to ensure compliance and that service levels (SLA) are met and/or exceeded. Successfully implemented Bullhorn while acting as co-project manager; defined integration requirements, created use cases and test scripts, completed UAT and offer ongoing software support.

Minneapolis, Mn

 Dramatically reduced payroll processing time by 50% when managing a team of implementation specialists that installed automated time solution for our clients. Aided in the development of a homegrown VMS; provided system requirements, performed QA while also managing implementation team through client. requirements analysis, conversion, application testing, client training and project status reporting Increased external client satisfaction by responding to system questions, gathering and communicating client needs and working with IT and business development managers to identify potential solutions. Respected as PeopleSoft SME for Shared Services due to work on many enhancement projects across all departments, completing year-end processing for payroll and benefits, trouble-shooting issues, and interfacing multiple vendor files with PeopleSoft.

Minneapolis, Mn

 Developed strong HRIS foundation as the payroll subject matter expert for projects including system enhancements and replacement of applicant tracking system. Implemented time and attendance system for Clients; created training program and performed training for Clients and associates on time and attendance system. Documented payroll business processes and created step by step training guides Completed user acceptance testing Created queries and reports for external and internal customers

Minneapolis, Mn

 Served as payroll subject matter expert for projects including system enhancements and replacement of ATS Created paychecks and invoices timely while serving as the paycheck and invoice processor for the company. Delivered accurate payroll on time weekly for 700+ multi-state employees; reviewed, analyzed and verified payroll reports for accuracy.  Researched issues to effectively handle employee payroll inquiries from a diverse employee group Drove payroll efficiencies by identifying issues in the payroll process to make proper adjustments and ensure accuracy.

Ba, International Relations

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