Project Manager Human Resources

Human Resources Professional with over fifteen years of experience.

Strengths include excellent interpersonal and customer relationship and

vendor management skills. Skilled in problem analysis, identify and

implement effective solutions and provide training and support. Self-

motivated team player possessing superior critical thinking, analytical,

organizational and project management skills.

EXPERIENCE

Parkway Adult Education & Literacy, St. Louis, MO

2009 - Present

Certified Instructor - Assist adult students in preparation for GED exam in

Math, Language, Reading, Science, Social Studies and Writing. Adapt lesson

plans and teaching methods according to individual needs. Maintain state

mandated paperwork and reporting.

Thompson Coburn, LLP, St. Louis, MO 2008 -

2009

HRIS Specialist

Processed and maintained manual and automated human resource transactions

for over 700 employees. Provided statistical data and ad-hoc reports for

other business units. Implement programs to streamline more effective

department business processes by documenting current state and future state

processes, identifying process gaps and presenting the best process to

Human Resources, IT and Payroll management. Supervised team through

benefit enrollment process, user acceptance testing for system updates and

upgrades. Vendor management. Compiled dated for regulatory compliance

reporting and surveys. Manage HR data integrity.

NuView Systems, Inc., Wilmington, MA 2006 -

2008

Project Manager & Implementation Specialist

Responsibilities included customizing content and performing demonstrations

for potential clients. Supported Sales managers with responses to

RFPs/RFIs. Responsible for successful implementation of fully integrated

HRIS software application by effectively managing the entire implementation

process, requiring learning the system and customizing the contents using

SQL and HTML ensuring client satisfaction. Modules include Recruiting, HR,

Benefits, Compensation, Training and Performance Management.

Convert client data, assisting with data mapping to make certain of

accurate, timely and total information transfer.

. Testing and training of delivered system.

. Liaison between clients and NuView staff guaranteeing smooth

communication flow.

. Web demonstrations for new and existing clients on applications,

supporting complete customer understanding.

Argosy Gaming Company, Alton, IL

2000 - 2006

HR Systems Manager reporting to Sr. VP of Human Resources

Responsibilities included development, implementation and enhancements of

all Human Resources Management (HRMS) systems for six properties. Ensure

correct business functionality, requirements and industry standards are

addressed within the application. Responsible for ensuring ongoing system

integrity, file and table maintenance and application security.

Responsible for documenting use cases, test cases and overall project plan.

Responsible for conducting end user training and developing job aids for

property super users. Responsible for HR security and management role in

Sarbanes Oxley audits. Serve as technical liaison and strategic business

partner with IT department, business units and vendors. Serve as project

manager and internal HR consultant for all Human Resources projects.

Supervised project resources.

Kronos, Ceridian, Ultimate Software, Cognos, Travis Cobra, Microsoft

Project, Microsoft Visio

. Project Manager for employee and manager self-service for property

with over 500 employees.

. Project Manager for Cyber Recruiter applicant tracking system for

property site with over 1,200 employees.

. Project Lead for online employment application interface for property

site with over 2,500 employees.

. Project Lead for Travis Cobra software and SQL Export tool to

interface with UltiPro.

. Manage and administer over 700 custom reports in Cognos and 200

UltiPro standard reports.

. Key team member on conversion and implementation of Ultimate Software

(UltiPro) system for over 5,500 employees. Responsible for file

layout, code translation, interfaces and training.

. Key team member on upgrade of Kronos. Responsible for file layout,

code translation, interface and training.

. Completed and submitted disaster/recovery business impact survey

analysis for HR Department.

Graybar Electric Company, Inc., St. Louis, MO

1993 - 2000

Sr. HRIS Project Specialist reporting to VP of Human Resources, 1997 - 2000

Ceridian, Cyborg

Responsibility included data integrity and security of human resources

information system. Maintained and performed monthly administration to

Cyborg and Ceridian systems for payroll and HRIS for active and retired

employees. Served as liaison for HR department and field users with IT

department and third party vendors. Researched, analyzed, tested and

maintained both systems in support of HR related administration, projects

and upgrades. Served as HR department and company-wide trainer for HRIS

programs. Software and system support to HR department and HR field staff.

Continually monitor HR needs and design new or modify existing system to

meet changing needs and requirements. Revise and update forms and

procedures to streamline business processes. Serve as Cyborg systems

security officer for over 9,500 employees. Supervised seasonal support

staff members.

. Project Leader - Succession planning project. Required converting

history from manual sources to Cyborg system and generating an

internal resume.

. Project Leader - Converted pensioners from Ceridian to Cyborg system.

. Created and maintained shared email folders for District HR managers

and HR department.

. Trained and maintained the HR department end users on web page portal.

HR Generalist reporting to Director of Business Systems and Support,

1996 - 1997

Maintained personnel files, recruited, tested, new hire orientation,

compensation and benefits administration for over 200 employees at IT

facility. Daily processing of purchase orders for internal IT purchases.

Developed and maintained conference room scheduling in GroupWise email

system.

Compensation Analyst to Manager of Compensation, 1994 - 1996

Completed salary surveys and compiled salary data for reports. Developed

and maintained job descriptions.

HR Coordinator to Manager of Employment, 1993-1994

SOFTWARE PROFICIENCY

Microsoft Office Suite - Access, Excel, Word, PowerPoint

HR/Payroll Systems - ADP, Ceridian, Cyborg, Ultimate Software, Lawson

Miscellaneous Programs - Cyber Recruiter (ATS), Web Applicant, Travis

Cobra, GroupWise, Microsoft Project, Microsoft Publisher, FrontPage,

Outlook, Internet, SQL, Visual Basic, Kronos, Cognos, Business Objects,

Visio, Intuit TrackIt! Helpdesk, SoftPhone, Proprietary Systems and

Methodologies

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATIONS

Six Sigma Certification (Green Belt/Black Belt)

2010

Professional Human Resources Professional Certification (PHR)

2010

Missouri Certified Instructor

Client/Server Technology Certification, St. Louis University, St. Louis, MO

Bachelor of Science, Business Administration, Columbia College, Columbia,

MO

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