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Detroit, Mi, Us

Worldwide, Gb

• Directly manage HRIS and Analytics team of eight, inclusive of performance, employee relations, and merit/compensation• Redesigned HRIS and Analytics team from being primarily contractor based to employee based, reducing labor budget by $625k annually based on prior contractor rates versus new employee costs• Internally developed and promoted three individuals within HR team to join new HRIS and Analytics team, with additional hires coming externally while suffering 0% voluntary turnover• Oversaw HRIS implementation moving from legacy on-premises PeopleSoft system to cloud-based SAP SuccessFactors system• Conducted RFP to introduce new analytics platform, reviewing multiple options including PowerBI, Tableau, Qlik, DOMO, and SAP Workforce Analytics• Implemented DOMO platform, inclusive of data warehousing, ETL and normalization processes, dashboarding, and reporting extracting and normalizing data from seven different HRIS for simplified reporting and data analysis• Implemented UKG Workforce Management (previously UKG Dimensions) to streamline and improve time and attendance and ensure federal and state compliance• Led associate turnover review analysis, performing a deep dive of turnover data over last six-years for trend analysis and predictive analysis to determine where firm may experience turnover in the next 12-18 months• Designed and implemented reward and recognition program for US-region utilizing new HRIS and creation of necessary approval workflows• Created short-term data repository utilizing Access for member-firm data collections to allow simplified aggregated data and reporting needs while implementing DOMO as long-term solution • Developed one, three, and five year Talent reporting strategy plans for future success of the department

Ann Arbor, Mi, Us

Ann Arbor, Mi, Us

Ann Arbor, Mi, Us

• Created baseline HR metric dashboards for executive team and leadership• Oversaw 2015 AAP data compilation and creation of action plan• Designed and coded new Total Rewards/Total Compensation Statement to be rolled out in 2016• Perform confidential due-diligence for potential acquisitions• Revamped year-end reporting for merit and bonus presentations to CEO• Analyzed retirement readiness for various business units and shared services organizations within the company over the next one, three, five, and ten years for succession planning purposes• Reviewed compensation policies to ensure market competitiveness in position specific areas of concern• Creation of new Talent Acquisition reports to better source, recruit, and retain talent• Identified various areas of concern for each individual business unit in regard to people management, such as turnover/retention, promotion disparity, market wage analysis, and EEO• Worked closely with HRIS team to improve reporting and system integrity between various HR systems• Appointed to HRIS project team for analysis and vetting of potential new HRIS implementation• Created new severance database to aid in reporting and tracking of all facets of the involuntary termination process• Coded new open enrollment file for Blue Cross Blue Shield for new employees hired via acquisition after conclusion of ProQuest open enrollment• Worked closely with senior leadership to analyze leadership team survey and provide results and recommendations to CEO

Boston, Ma, Us

HRIS Consultant contracting with Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP overseeing the following:• HRIS data security• Data migration from Bingham McCutchen LLP's HRIS to Morgan, Lewis and Bockius LLP's system• Kronos administration and database migration• Metric reporting and turnover analysis• Ad-hoc reporting• Benefits migration and vendor file creation• Directly supervising HRIS team of legacy Bingham McCutchen LLP

Boston, Ma, Us

• Directly supervise HRIS team members including HRIS Specialist and HRIS Assistant • Administer firm-wide time and attendance system (Kronos) and create and maintain back-end setup tables• Work closely with Kronos Global Support and in-house Database Administrators for the support and implementation of various patches and upgrades• Responsible for the administration and maintenance of HRIS (iVantage) database for over 1,700 employees and 4,200 dependents• Create recurring and ad-hoc reports for end users ranging from departmental assistants to executive directors• Ensure data integrity and security through various daily, weekly, and monthly audits• Encryption and transmission of all vendor files to various benefits vendors• Appointed to HR Task Force for the development and implementation of new Human Resources policies and procedures• Responsible for training all new HRIS users on system and maintenance of training documentation• Compilation and analysis of various HR metrics including wage analysis, turnover, headcount, and diversity• Use Microsoft SQL Server 2012 to create ad-hoc reports, creation and updating of HRIS tables, uploading benefits data for deduction purposes• Appointed to Emergency Response Team in charge of safety for over 200-employees at local office• Work closely with Director of Diversity to ensure diversity initiatives and metrics are being met, including: age, race, gender, sexual orientation, and disability• Responsible for completion of all company-participated surveys, including Fortune Best Places to Work, Vault, and Best Law Firms• Decreased survey turnaround time by 90%, from 200-hours previously to 20-hours for data retrieval and compilation, as well as completion of required essays• Responsible for working closely with Director of Benefits for gathering and analyzing necessary data in preparation of the Affordable Care Act and in light of recent changes in the Defense of Marriage Act

Boston, Ma, Us

• Administer firm-wide time and attendance system (Kronos) and create and maintain back-end setup tables• Work closely with Kronos Global Support and in-house Database Administrators for the support and implementation of various patches and upgrades• Responsible for the administration and maintenance of HRIS (iVantage) database for over 1,700 employees and 4,200 dependents• Create recurring and ad-hoc reports for end users ranging from departmental assistants to executive directors• Ensure data integrity and security through various daily, weekly, and monthly audits• Encryption and transmission of all vendor files to various benefits vendors• Appointed to HR Task Force for the development and implementation of new Human Resources policies and procedures• Responsible for training all new HRIS users on system and maintenance of training documentation• Compilation and analysis of various HR metrics including wage analysis, turnover, headcount, and diversity• Use Microsoft SQL Server 2012 to create ad-hoc reports, creation and updating of HRIS tables, uploading benefits data for deduction purposes• Appointed to Emergency Response Team in charge of safety for over 200-employees at local office• Work closely with Director of Diversity to ensure diversity initiatives and metrics are being met, including: age, race, gender, sexual orientation, and disability• Responsible for completion of all company-participated surveys, including Fortune Best Places to Work, Vault, and Best Law Firms• Responsible for on-boarding of over 120-employees at local office• Decreased survey turnaround time by 90%, from 200-hours previously to 20-hours for data retrieval and compilation, as well as completion of required essays• Responsible for working closely with Director of Benefits for gathering and analyzing necessary data in preparation of the Affordable Care Act and in light of recent changes in the Defense of Marriage Act

Erlanger, Ky, Us

• Provide first-tier assistance to employee questions regarding the administration of benefits, benefit plans, and coordination of benefits• Research employee health benefit issues and work with third-party vendors Anthem, Metlife, EyeMed, Unum, Cigna, Fidelity, and ADP to correct and prevent errors• Administer benefit plans, including medical, dental, vision, 401K, short-term disability, long-term disability, employee assistance program, flexible spending, life insurance, and health savings accounts.• Facilitate the transition of employees from active benefits over to COBRA, in accordance with regulations, plan agreements, and labor agreements• Create, analyze, audit, and prepare monthly billing reports for all third-party vendors• Maintain HRIS data integrity though daily, weekly, and monthly audits• Ensure all governmental regulations regarding benefit administration are enforced• Appointed to implementation/testing team for transition to new third-party benefit administrator• Discovered error in company-paid COBRA calculation, saving over $150,000 in a year• Discovered 401K employer contribution calculation error, saving the company over $350,000 in a year• Track outstanding benefit arrearages, ensuring payment of premiums while on leave of absence• Decreased outstanding benefit arrearages by 98%, from $42,700 in December 2010 to $650 thru October 2012.• Coordinated Federal Aviation Administration and Transportation Security Administration required company-wide re-badging process for 2,500 employees to ensure compliance• Created 200-page user-guide for HR Assistance Team regarding policies, procedures, processes, and frequently asked questions• Discovered errors in short-term disability and life-insurance calculations, saving the company over $23,000 in a year

Erlanger, Ky, Us

• Created Cognos report decreasing Worker’s Compensation Wage Certification turnaround 75%, from one hour per certification to fifteen minutes• Maintained multiple Human Resource systems simultaneously with a 0% variance among systems• Provide first-tier employee assistance related to Leaves of Absence, Benefits, HRMS, Compliance, Labor/Employee Relations, and Payroll• Created and maintained frequently-asked-questions log for training purposes and a streamlined, consistent customer service response• Maintain data integrity by cross-comparing multiple systems ensuring synchronicity.• Research, analyze, audit and process employee status changes• Working knowledge of computer software including: Spectrum iVantage, Microsoft Access, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint, Comair Leave of Absence Tracking System (LOATS), Citrix Ultipro, Citrix Maestro, Cognos, ADP BeneDirect, Comair Badge Application, Cross-Match Fingerprint System, and OHM• Daily monitoring of Ultipro ensuring coding accuracy• Research employee health benefit issues and work with third-party vendors Anthem, Metlife, EyeMed, Unum, Cigna, Fidelity, and ADP to correct and prevent errors• Assist employees with the laws and regulations governing FMLA another other leave of absence inquiries• Administer benefit plans, including medical, dental, vision, 401K, short-term disability, long-term disability, employee assistance program, flexible spending, life insurance, and health savings accounts.• Track outstanding benefit arrearages, ensuring payment of premiums while on leave of absence• Discovered error in company-paid COBRA calculation, saving over $150,000 in a year• Discovered 401K employer contribution calculation error, saving the company over $350,000 in a year• Facilitate the transition of employees from active benefits over to COBRA, in accordance with regulations, plan agreements, and labor agreements

Erlanger, Ky, Us

• Maintain database of identification badge activity for Comair Airlines at the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport and outlying general offices• Cross-trained new assistant on office protocol and position procedures• Provide first-tier assistance for questions regarding employee flight benefits• Prepare ad hoc reports as requested• Conducted Human Resources Management Systems presentation during new-hire orientation• Work within a variety of programs, including: Spectrum iVantage, Microsoft Access, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Powerpoint, Comair Leave of Absence Tracking System (LOATS), Smithers employment, compensation, and recruiting database, Citrix Ultipro, and Auto-Bene• Maintain data integrity by cross-comparing multiple systems to ensure synchronicity between data

Erlanger, Ky, Us

• Crafted new hire training manuals for Comair, Delta, Chautauqua, Freedom Atlantic Southeast Airlines and SkyWest Airlines and proper operation of Deltamatic software• Appointed as agent-in-charge during irregular operations• Oversaw and trained employees on implementation of luggage scanning devices• Managed testing of de-icing solution assuring national and state agency regulatory requirements were adhered to• Handled customer questions related to flight information, booking and check-in as well as assuring checked baggage was loaded appropriately

Master Of Science - Ms, Human Resources Management

Bachelor Of Business Administration - Bba, Business Administration