• Global Workday Recruiting implementation project manager; acting as client-side Recruiting work stream lead during global implementation.• Provide clients guidance on HRIS team operational excellence, structure and best practices. • Act as liaison between technical and functional teams to help translate highly technical language into easily understandable solutions.• Assist clients with strategic planning and roadmapping for Workday solution and internal partnerships.• Advise on Workday security, integrations and integration management, and entire HCM suite.• Developed and performed EMD's first Workday Tenant Health Check.

Key Accomplishments• Made resource and process changes resulting in over $370k in cost savings• Developed automated Agile/Sprint Project Management system utilizing 0365 software and processes• Developed team SharePoint site with self-contained Wiki that includes Admin job duties and instructions, system set up strategies & notes that also houses generic team info/partnerships• Facilitated, configured and deployed custom acquisition workflow including custom external career site, custom job application workflow that included security configuration changes in 3 days to support the business need.Primary Responsibilities: • Work with Functional Leaders for tenant roadmap planning, design and implementation including internal and external projects and priorities including balancing back-end tenant changes for process improvement, project and tenant improvement requests, and other projects as they support the efficiency of HR Operations.• Develop Recruiting systems strategy and maintenance – maintain external career site relationship with CareerBuilder or other solutions provider as needed, negotiate contracts and product portfolio to support business priorities.• Manage the delivered functional production support for HR applications, HR Reporting, developing functional specifications for applications development and implementation including solutions outside of Workday such as Olivia by Paradox, Spark Learning Management System, Edge Talent Management, etc.• Maintain HR configuration, security, and organizational and compliance setups in the HRIS system.• Responsible for managing the education of people systems to all end users.• Supports and executes activities related to HRIS projects, including mergers and acquisitions.• Ensures data is secure, accurate, and timely through communications, training, audits, mass data load processing and reporting.• Build and maintain over 150 integrations.

· Maintains the HRIS (HR Information System) and data integrity by running audits and analyzing data.· HRIS security administrator - assigns appropriate HRIS roles and access to employees and managers, and ensures confidentiality of employee data.· Manages and maintains the HRIS project list. Schedules and facilitates project meetings and related activity. Documents project and testing plans, and timely updates project list. · Serves as a key liaison with third party vendors and HRIS consultants. · Supports the HRIS helpdesk queue activity, including answering calls and emails from employees and managers, and communicates resolution to issues to educate the HRIS support team.· Manages the creation of new HRIS business processes and updates current ones for process improvement. Maintains HRIS configurations.· Researches and resolves HRIS problems and unexpected results or process flaws; performs scheduled activities; recommends solutions or alternate methods to meet requirements.· Reviews and updates integrations with IT team and vendors for new business activity and integration fixes.· Writes, customizes, maintains and supports a variety of reports or queries using reporting tools.· Plans and coordinates activity for new releases, including education and communication. Reviews, tests, implements, and audits the HRIS upgrades or patches. Collaborates with functional and technical leads to coordinate application of upgrades or fixes. Documents processes and results.· Develops user procedures, guidelines and documentation. Trains new system users and employees/managers on new processes/functionality.· Maintains awareness of current trends in HRMS with a focus on product and service development, delivery and support, and applying key technologies.

• Translate strategic business objectives into people-related solutions.• Provide direction to employees for problems relating to payroll, benefits, company policies and plant initiatives.• Manage and resolve complex employee relations issues. Conduct effective, thorough and objective investigations. • Facilitate continuous process improvement by hosting kaizen events; streamlining processes and reducing touch points.• Maintain HRIS and Time & Attendance systems.• Source, screen and recommend candidates for hire for all positions within the plant, including leadership roles.• Provid HR Generalist services such as administering Worker's Comp, FMLA, Short & Long Term Disability programs, EEOC, and OFCCP.• Administer annual performance review process.• Site Environmental Health & Safety Director - responsible for successful administration of OSHA and workplace safety programs.• Provid guidance to fellow leadership team members and input on business unit restructures, workforce planning, succession planning, employee and market trends and make recommendations accordingly.

• Manage all recruitment strategies, including the after-hire onboarding process.• Develop first time company orientation.• Create first-time job descriptions, reviewed out-of-date employment materials such as employee handbooks and job postings.• Conduct investigations and implement appropriate disciplinary actions.• Provide advice to managers regarding internal employee relations issues.• Assist employees with any HR related questions.• Administration of the HRIS system including system design, testing and deployment. Provided written documentation/guides for end-users as well as management users.• Maintain compliance on all relevant federal, state, and local regulations concerning employment.• Build effective relationships with managers and employees.• Administer employee benefit programs including all enrollments, FMLA, COBRA, Worker’s Compensation, etc.• Prepare reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing data.

• Manage, direct and support department of 12 Human Resources Managers spread at different locations within Michigan. Including directing Worker’s Comp, Unemployment, Leave Management including FMLA and ADA, Workplace Accommodations and practices, employee relations concerns, payroll processing, etc.• Responsible for implementation and system design of new HRIS SmartLinx.• Responsible for overall health and benefits administration within the company, including three subgroups and classes, 401k program administration and plan design, and Life Insurance management.• Responsible for design, implementation and maintenance of new employee training and development program and solution of Healthcare Academy.• Developed and implemented policies and procedures across the company.• Full cycle recruitment and training of HR team, leadership team and nursing staff.• Liaise with legal team regarding employee relations issues such as ADA accommodations and implementing a first-time collective bargaining agreement.

• Served as first point of contact in the Human Resource department for all Human Resource and Payroll related questions.• Maintained and administered the company’s global HRIS Workday system and necessary integrations and improvements.• Conducted new hire employee orientation processes.• Responsible for continuous process improvement. Evaluated current processes to identify efficiencies. • Employee Benefits administration – including processing benefit changes, enrolling, and terminating employees in the various plans (medical, dental, vision, life, etc), interacting with benefits vendors, and answering employee questions.• Prepared reports to management members, on a regular basis and as requested. Increased efficiencies in reported/automated several reports for senior management.• Administered and supported policies, such as employee handbooks, and practices, through regular audits and updated resolutions, policy updates according to local laws and regulations, and communication to employees.• Maintained employee database, records, and employee files.• Maintained employee bulletin boards and regular monthly communication.• Maintain logs and metrics of hires, terminations, promotions, transfers, training, etc.• Organized HR company events at several locations across the United States such as health fairs, advisor meetings, open enrollment meetings, etc.• Experienced in HRIS system testing, communication and implementation.• Implemented Open Enrollment in HRIS system for the first time; responsible for system set-up and maintenance.

Payroll• Process and oversight of payroll and personnel updates for 1200+ employees, including three unionized facilities and two non-unionized facilities.• Processed and maintain wage levies, garnishments and child support orders.• Responded to subpoenas concerning employee’s records.• Responsible for metrics reporting for all hourly staff.Leave Management• Responsible for FMLA and disability compliance; including sending notices to employees, responding to inquiries regarding policies and regulations, communicating with employees and medical offices.• Issue and maintain all records concerning medical leaves of absence.• Approve/deny leaves based on federal regulations and company policy.General Human Resources• Transitioned payroll companies from ADP to Paycor.• Designed performance management system.• Responsible for continuous process improvement.• Managed payroll team.• Subject Matter Expert for Kronos timekeeping system and ADP & Paycor payroll system.• Process all incoming unemployment claims.• Responsible for questions concerning employee relations issues, company HR functions, attendance and disciplinary issues.