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Texas, United States

Frisco, Tx, Us

Wise is an independent consulting firm specializing in selected Human Capital, Talent and Workforce Management technology solutions. We achieve success by leveraging our experience and system knowledge to translate your vision into a good investment. The best part?... Wise speaks your language, understands your business and how legislative and technology changes can influence your path. This straightforward and practical approach gives your team the confidence to make decisions - - with no regrets.

Edinburgh, Scotland, Gb

• Responsible for managing UltiPro HRIS and Payroll functions to ensure timely and accurate results for a 10,000+ union and non-union employee organization composed of seven entities in two countries in multiple states and provinces• Partner with functional HR and business stakeholders to understand, evaluate, and identify opportunities and requirements for enhancements, new systems implementation, data interfaces, and business process re-design• Oversee projects to develop, implement and support cost-effective process and technology solutions• Collaborate with end users to identify, troubleshoot and resolve reported issues inclusive of performing data reporting and analysis and interface functionality while engaging software vendors as necessary• Contribute to definition, communication & implementation of HRIS policies, procedures and best practices.• Develop a strong team in four locations in two countries to successfully execute tasks and goals of the department while raising the bar for themselves and myself

Edinburgh, Scotland, Gb

• Converted 7,000+ US, Guam and Canada employees to the Menzies UltiPro HRIS/Payroll and Kronos Timekeeping environments• Processed 24 weekly and bi-weekly pay groups post conversion• Trained four Payroll Specialists in Fort Worth and Toronto and transitioned payroll processing• Leverage technology, business and HR knowledge to identify and resolve problems and enhance functionality that drive efficient and consistent execution• Generate and follow up of ongoing data integrity reporting to maintain employee data accuracy• Hands on support of the development, maintenance and production of standard and ad hoc reports• Provide HRIS, security administration and end user technical support• Test and implement planned HRIS enhancements within UltiPro

Dallas, Texas, Us

• Participate in business development/ client requirement meetings to advise of HR components in proposals in efforts to win new clients in Brazil, Canada, Japan, and the United States of America• Conduct labor market analysis, develop insights, identify risks and financial burdens and recommend solutions to Business Development• Lead project management process for all HR-related activities associated with facility start-ups to ensure that all tasks are executed on-time, within budget, and at a high level of quality• Identify and recommend vendors for start-up facilities; review and manage HR vendor relationships and SLAs• Develop staffing strategies to meet a new facility’s employee needs including: requisition management, hiring approval, sourcing solutions, candidate screening, interviews, offers, on-boarding, and compliance documentation• Advise facility leadership with establishing local pay and salary practices in partnership with Compensation COE • Serve as interim Human Resource contact for any employee issues until the facility is fully transitioned to operations• Develop people strategies and design approaches for diagnosing and enhancing organizational effectiveness and employee satisfaction

Dallas, Texas, Us

• Transitioned all aspects of the payroll operation from Illinois to Texas • Tested, analyzed and redesigned Ceridian's HR Payroll Latitude (HPL) and DayForce WorkForce Management systems configurations to better suit company needs• Developed a thorough knowledge of the entire payroll process including HRIS (SuccessFactors) integration with third-party systems such as Ceridian's HR Payroll Latitude (HPL) and DayForce WorkForce Management• Processed multi-state non-union and union payroll of 4000+ employees• Ensured the overall accuracy of two weekly, bi-weekly, semi-monthly and monthly payrolls• Established payroll efficiency processes and controls for 40+ facilities to ensure all payroll and timekeeping rules were compliant with Corporate, local, state and federal guidelines • Reduced the payroll error rate to less than a 1%• Implemented Payroll Card by Comdata for a paperless, cost effective payroll• Complied with all external and internal payroll related audits• Successfully implemented ADP Vantage and completed migration from HPL effective January 1, 2015• Developed continuous HRIS process improvements for data integrity with interfacing third-party systems Compiled and submitted monthly and quarterly BLS reports

Dallas, Texas, Us

• Directed all aspects of the National Industrial Security Program (NISP) administered by the Defense Security Service (DSS) on behalf of the Department of Defense (DoD)• Maintained a compliant NISP ensuring facility met/exceeded all DSS/DoD requirements• Key decision maker for all classified/sensitive procurement actions• Created, implemented and managed the pre-employment drug testing and background investigations (DBI) department• Continuously monitored Client DBI requirements and adjudication matrix to ensure compliance with all applicable international, federal, state and local regulations• Developed alliances with 10+ DBI vendors to ensure an efficient and compliant screening program• Consulted by and advised Business Intelligence, Client Delivery and Development, Finance, Human Resources and Legal on all Client RFI/RFPs for screening and compliance requirements• Conducted monthly/quarterly/annual audits to monitor contractual service level agreements• Implemented and managed the E-Verify Program to ensure employment eligibility compliance• Developed and implemented compliance training and awareness plans covering NISP, DOT, MSHA, OSHA, H-1B, Disaster Recovery, data privacy and supply chain security• Presented company compliance performance updates to C-level executive team• On-boarded employees/contractors by completing new hire paperwork within company ATS/HRIS, training on internal and various Client timekeeping systems and ensuring their understanding of employee benefits including medical/dental/vision, flexible/health spending accounts, 401(k), short/long-term disability, FMLA, COBRA and employee assistance programs• Ensured “no work stoppages” for all Vendor Management and Payrolling implementations

• Implemented and lead task force during consolidation of the Customer Care, Collections and Cash Applications departments• Monitored efficiency and quality efforts of personnel and provided training and coaching support to ensure prompt, courteous and accurate responses are provided to customers• Processed department “after-call” duties including escalated callbacks and complex inquiries requiring further research and review • Developed various job aids to clarify and streamline workflow• Ensured adherence to policies, procedures, and practices to safeguard the patient’s right to privacy by following HIPAA regulations

Irving, Texas, Us

• Utilized Accounts Receivable report to manage and resolve delinquent or denied medical insurance claims• Posted payments, adjustments, and denials using GPMS and Third Millennium• Communicated payer trends to Senior Management and Clients• Assessed patient financial status and established acceptable payment terms to minimize company loss• Obtained extensive knowledge of HMO, PPO, Medicare, Medicaid, and Worker’s Compensation

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