Global HRIS Analyst

Karen Wilson

Global Human Resources Information Systems Analyst

Dedicated HRIS Analyst with eighteen (18) years of experience managing a full range of human resources programs, services, systems, and functions. Obtains a strong sense of human resources competencies, principles, practices, and strategies.

Proven success in areas of global HRIS implementation and integrations projects at the admin and system configuration levels, global HRIS management; global HRIS system compliance training and administration; global HRIS data reporting management and integrity; talent acquisition; employee training and development; employee retention; employee experience management; project management; and driving corporate goals and specific initiatives.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Global HRIS & People Analyst

Syniti, Needham, MA June 2019 – June 2023

Recruited by Syniti, a global leader in data science, as Global HRIS & People Analyst to transition the organization from Ascentis HR Core HRIS to SAP SuccessFactors.

• Served as project lead for system implementation and liaison between HR, IT, Finance, Payroll, external vendors and business stakeholders. Designed & implemented project timeline for Employee Central, Recruiting, and Performance & Goals modules globally; led a team of HR reps, SAP configuration consultants, and data migration consultants from planning and testing stages through go-live and post-go-live (ongoing) configuration and administration.

• Established global policies, guidelines, best practices, and workflows for employee data integrity by fine- tuning the organization’s Personnel Action Notice system, ensuring data accuracy, security, and compliance. Creating a standard for HR professionals’ data entry processes.

• Managed and upheld the efficient operation of the organization’s HRIS. Handles employee data transactions within the central HRIS system, guaranteeing precise, comprehensive, and punctual entry.

• Managed ongoing collaborative configuration activities with SAP and Altaflux (SAP vendor) and across HR, Payroll, Finance, and IT corporate functions globally.

• Responsible for system maintenance and upgrades in collaboration with SAP; documents system changes and releases announcements for end users globally. Tested, troubleshot, and analyzed conclusions based on product performance

• Established and managed system security roles and permissions ensuring proper data access globally and across corporate functions.

• Created and maintains HR admin and end-user manuals, responsible for ongoing training for new and current system users.

• Conducted weekly data audits of HR and payroll databases with data queries, analyzed, identified and updated findings; created standard report builds globally; supported compliance audits, executed executive People dashboards, and day-to-day business needs across functions, as well as ad hoc reporting.

• Project lead for ongoing system integrations – ADP, GT Passport (European travel system), and Stella

(enterprise financial planning); collaborated with leaders, internal contributors, and software engineers to examine, code, test, and document new processes.

• Primary support of contact for all system issues and resolutions, performance monitoring, and ensuring the HRIS support the overall needs of the business. Supported HRIS users at all levels of the organization.

Senior Human Resources Consultant

JLM HR Consulting, LLC, Rockville, MD 2016 – 2019

Joined the HR consulting firm as an HR consultant and, within three (3) months, transformed the day-to-day transactional generalist role of JLM’s most prominent global client into a project manager role by streamlining tedious daily tasks, ultimately creating the opportunity to tackle our client’s big picture HR initiatives. Promoted to Senior HR Consultant.

• Collected and analyzed all HRIS reporting data globally for clients, including total rewards, ACA, compensation, performance, T&A, terminations, PTO policy management, employee engagement, employee training & development, EEO-1 and diversity, FMLA, and state-specific PFL reporting.

• Developed and maintained interactive HR Dashboards and published monthly & quarterly HR metrics at a high level for client executives.

• Streamlined HR processes with client international partners, which resulted in a 94% decrease in email inquiries related to management, employee, and system HR issues.

• Discovered and implemented a new electronic employment eligibility verification program resulting in our client’s 90% remote employee workforce being 100% I 9 compliant. Talent Acquisition Specialist

Westat, Rockville, MD 2011 – 2016

Recruited by Westat, a leader in research, data collection and analysis, technical assistance, evaluation, and communications.

• Managed end-to-end recruitment processes, including job postings, applicant tracking, interview coordination, background checks, and executing offers.

• Collaborated with hiring managers to understand talent needs and develop effective recruitment strategies tailored to specific positions and departments.

• Conducted comprehensive candidate sourcing through various channels, including job boards, social media platforms, professional networks, and direct sourcing.

• Screened, interviewed, and assessed candidates to evaluate their qualifications, skills, cultural fit, and potential for success within the organization.

• Built and maintained a robust talent pipeline to ensure a consistent pool of qualified candidates for current and future hiring needs.

• Developed and executed employer branding initiatives to enhance the company's reputation and attract top talent.

• Utilized applicant tracking systems (ATS) and other recruitment tools to track and manage candidate data, ensuring compliance with data privacy regulations.

• Provided guidance and support to hiring managers on best practices for conducting interviews, evaluating candidates, and making informed hiring decisions. District Human Resources Administrator

Best Buy, Hanover, MD 2004 – 2011

Joined the leading provider of technology products, services, and solutions giant as a Hiring & Training Coordinator, promoted to Supervisor (store level), then District Administrator (corporate level), assisting the District HR Manager leads all aspects of HR for the DC, Maryland, and Virginia markets.

HIGHLIGHTS

Head Chairperson, Black

Employee Network, an

Employee Resource Group

(Best Buy & Syniti)

As Head Chair led Diversity &

Inclusion initiatives in partnership

with the Magic Johnson Foundation

(Best Buy)

SKILLS

HCM & HRIS database implementation,

training, project management &

administration including SAP

SuccessFactors (Core HR - Employee Central,

Recruiting, Goals & Performance, and Reporting

& Analytics), Workday (Benefits), Kronos,

Oracle HCM Cloud, IBM Kenexa

BrassRing (ATS) & Ascentis HR (Core).

Benefits Administration

Compensation Analysis & Administration

Diversity, Equity& Inclusion Program

Development, Implementation &

Management

Employee Experience/Company

Culture Development

Employee Professional

Development & Training

Employee Relations

FMLA Administration/Global Leave

Administration

Federal & State Regulations Compliance

HR Policy & Procedure Writing,

Development & Implementation

I-9 Management including work

authorizations: H1-B Visa & F-1 Student

Visa management

Staff Recruitment & Retention

EDUCATION

Clark Atlanta University, Atlanta, GA

Bachelor of Arts, Business

Administration/Marketing

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