Human Resources Manager

KATHY BENICH

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CAREER EXPERIENCE

August 2004 to present

Kathy Benich Consulting, Inc.

Lenexa, Kansas

PROJECTS:

State of Delaware, Dover, DE June 2008 to present

In PeopleSoft Upgrade, wrote Approach and Design documents for changes to HCM

processes, including Person Model, Notepad and Configurable Search Match

Lead on Multiple Components of Pay implementation (complex defaulting rules were based on

configurable matrices, grades and steps to meet individual needs of State Agencies and K-12

School Districts)

Trinity Industries, Dallas, TX September 2008 to October 2008

Reviewed configuration for defaults on PeopleSoft Job Record and made recommendations for

changes to ease maintenance and data entry as well as enhance reporting

Sodexho, Gaithersburg, MD June 2006 to May 2008

W rote detailed design specifications and provided functional testing for vendor interfaces and

custom processes

Tested customizations in the ADP portal and worked with the Comprehensive Outsourcing

Services (COS) model

Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey, Newark, NJ November 2005 to October 2007

Upgraded from 8.8 to 8.9 for Human Resources (HCM), eProfile, Benefits Administration, Base

Benefits, ePerformance and Position Management utilizing the Person Model

Performed fit/gap for upgrade, was able to remove 40% of existing customization and replace

with new configuration

Upgraded 8.8 eRecruit to 8.9 Talent Acquisition Manager (TAM) and Candidate Gateway,

including configuration, testing and writing specifications for custom reports

W orked with client to understand unique Performance Management needs and then revised

ePerformance system to better meet those needs, included fit/gap and detailed design

document for configuration changes as well as customizations

W rote design specifications for customizations to Employee Self Service and Manager Self

Service, also tested customizations

Performed system audit on v. 8.8 Human Resources, Position Management, Recruiting

modules and eModules, was able to recommend removing numerous customizations that no

longer met the business needs, wrote specifications for changes and documented new

business processes

Cooper Standard Automotive, Novi, MI February 2005 to October 2005

W rote design specifications and coordinated testing for custom interfaces to and from Health &

Welfare, 401(k)/nondiscrimination testing, and Pension third party administrators

W rote specifications for customizations to EV4 system based on Ann Arbor Hosting Center

Standards

Mapped HR, Benefit and Autopay data from PS 8.8 to EV4 and researched conversion issues

W orked with users to configure core tables

Trained users on how to set up security to meet their data and reporting needs

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KATHLEEN A. BENICH

City of Cleveland, Cleveland, OH August 2004 to January 2005

Led fit/gap analysis, functional design and testing efforts in development of HR modules in

ADP Enterprise v. 2. This included modules to Labor Relations, Disciplinary Action Tracking,

EEO Tracking, ADA Claims, COLA Increases, Applicant Tracking, Drug Testing, Performance

Review, Training and other HR functions

W rote design specification for custom COBRA interface and worked with users and vendor to

test interface

Analyzed and tested conversion for Training data and other employee data

Used Data Mover and Import Manager to load configuration data

Trained users on how to use delivered HR functions such as step increases, Affirmative Action

and Performance Management

October 1997 to July 2004

CDG & Associates

Dallas, Texas

PROJECTS:

W orked with numerous clients in a variety of project roles. Clients and tasks are listed below.

SourceCorp, Dallas, TX October 2003 to July 2004

Evaluated employee maintenance processes, recommended and implemented design

changes for Sarbanes-Oxley 404 compliance

Led implementation of electronic salary change and new hire workflow approval processes in

Enterprise v. 3, included design, functional specifications, testing, configuration and managing

project plan

Coordinated Parallel Testing with 37 companies for payroll conversion from Ceridian to ADP

Autolink Enterprise v. 3

Designed Access Database to track and report issues through successful retesting

Tested payroll interfaces

Modified SQRs and set some up as scheduled processes and others as processes a user can

run with a pushbutton on a panel

HON Industries, Muscatine, IA August 2003 to October 2003

Facilitated design discussions and wrote a combination Requirements & Design Document and

Implementation Training Manual for v. 8.3 PeopleSoft (PS) Training Administration and

eDevelopment Systems

Established project plan and set up project controls so that client could self-manage project

W orked with the team to establish testing scripts and a testing methodology that worked for

them yet was thorough

Dial Corporation, Scottsdale, AZ March 2003 to August 2003

Performed fit gap analysis of PS Benefits Administration and Employee Self-Service modules

against Dial’s business needs

Implemented PS Benefits Administration v. 8.3, including writing detailed design documents,

configuring setup tables, testing, troubleshooting, coordinating go-live and post-implementation

support

Implemented PS eBenefits and eProfile v. 8.3, including configuring life events and text tables,

testing, troubleshooting, coordinating go-live and post-implementation support

Tested Manager Self Service (MSS), including electronic workflow notifications and approval

process

Established and managed project plan for version 8.3 Upgrade, including Benefits

Administration, ESS, MSS and Training Administration

Tested and validated PS Payroll Interface and ePay

Tested payroll and benefit SQRs

Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago, IL January 2003 to March 2003

Updated custom SQRs to run in upgraded 8 environment, included testing and documenting

functional issues

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KATHLEEN A. BENICH

State of New York, Albany, NY February 1998 to March 2003

Led testing of highly customized PeopleSoft HRMS and Position Management systems with

190,000 employee records

Led fit/gap analysis, functional design and testing efforts in development of HR system for

state agencies. This included modules to help agencies administer Training, Recruitment,

Position Classification, Evaluation, Labor Relations and other HR functions

Facilitated workgroup sessions with diverse group of agencies to identify and document HR

processes and business rules

Developed specifications and worked with development team and end-users to ensure

accurate system customization

Prepared functional evaluation of the impact of differences in HR Functions, Workflow and

Security between PeopleSoft v. 7.0, 7.5, and 8.0

Conducted unit testing and acceptance testing for HR system with complex business rules

Performed security analysis and setup (Security Tree, Operators and Operator Classes) for

new agencies

Consulted with users to document report specifications and established report testing

methodology

Designed and tested end-user reports

Prepared detailed analysis for 8.3 upgrade, included analysis of design options to best take

advantage of the new infrastructure

Assisted in analysis of changes necessary to be compliant with NYS Technology Policy 99-3

(making web-based technology accessible to employees using assistive devices such as

readers for the blind)

Analyzed security, workflow and tree options in PS v. 8.3 and recommended design as part of

Security/Workflow Upgrade Team

Managed Training Database Instance (separate PS instance): Worked with users to develop

training scenarios then created and replicated data for training database, including SQL scripts

to refresh data after each training session

Assisted in Selection and Evaluation process for Decision Support system and developed

functional justification for Crystal Enterprise Decision Support System

Corning Glass Works, Corning, NY December 1997 to January 1998

Developed an inbound benefits interface in SQR to supply PeopleSoft payroll with benefit

deduction amounts for qualified plans as well as health and welfare plans from a third-party

administrator

Non-Client

Developed and documented HRIS Evaluation Methodology to help sales managers bid on

evaluation projects appropriately and to serve as a guide for other consultants – this had been

an underdeveloped market for the company

W rote articles for client newsletter on Sarbanes-Oxley, Section 508 Compliance and Employee

Self Service

Developed new service offering to audit HRMS compliance with legislative rules, including

marketing materials for sales team

October 1995 to October 1997

Western Auto Supply Company

Kansas City, Missouri

HRIS/RECORDS MANAGER

Directed a selection and evaluation team to compare company requirements with alternatives

in the HRMS market leading to the selection of the PeopleSoft system

Published RFP and evaluated responses

Led vendor demo process, included establishing vendor script and evaluation templates

and monitoring adherence to script

Led team to implement the HR, Payroll and Benefits Administration modules of the PeopleSoft

System in our stores (details below)

Established project plans, timetables and resource requirements

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KATHLEEN A. BENICH

Led JAD (Joint Application Design) sessions to identify modifications required to the base

PeopleSoft system and possible enhancements to our policies, processes and benefit

programs resulting from implementation of the new system

Coordinated and reviewed work of sub-teams in the following areas – Application Design,

Conversion, Interfaces, Systems Environment, Testing, Training and Application Roll-out

Used PeopleTools to modify tables, panels, menus and security

Established defaults and table relationships in the HR module

Participated on team to establish Western Auto’s vision and strategic plans in the areas of

associate selection, retention and education

Established new vendor relationship for administration of Executive Deferred Compensation

Plan resulting in improved service and annual cost savings of $18,000

Planned and implemented Windows NT network configuration and printer sharing system for

Human Resources

Held associate meetings to discuss benefit and severance options and respond to associate

concerns when a geographic market was closed

Developed T.H.A.N.K.S. (Teamwork Helps Associates Notice Knockout Service) Associate

Recognition Program

W orked with parent company (Sears, Roebuck and Company) to evaluate, plan and negotiate

Shared Services Agreements for certain Human Resources activities such as check

production, benefit enrollment and tax filings (Shared Service Agreements and process

improvements will reduce total cost per check by more than 50%.)

Administered Executive Stock Option Plan

Built Succession planning database in Microsoft Access using Access objects and Visual Basic

code

December 1989 to October 1995

BMA

Kansas City, Missouri

COMPENSATION/HRIS ADMINISTRATOR

In addition to all duties listed under Compensation Administrator:

Administered Human Resources Information System

Consulted with Human Resources and Payroll to align HRIS and workflow to improve efficiency

Assisted Vice Presidents, President and CEO in establishment and administration of incentive

plans for top management

Established project plans and lead team in special HRIS projects such as implementing new

software releases, implementing flexible benefits and converting agent/broker payroll to new

payroll system

Administered security, built screens, maintained data dictionary and tables and wrote complex

reports in the Genesys HRIS system

Consulted with departments involved in re-engineering to better align pay systems with their

organization

Led team to design new compensation systems, including the pay system, the evaluation

system and an all-employee incentive system based on company’s changing needs

COMPENSATION ADMINISTRATOR

Prepared and presented recommendations for salary budgeting (exempt, nonexempt and

market pay lines) to CEO and President

Provided computer customization and training to Human Resources for HRIS

Provided training and support to supervisors and employees on compensation and job

evaluation

Led job evaluation committee (proficient in Hay system and market pricing)

COMPENSATION ANALYST

Conducted salary surveys, analyzed results and recommended changes

Prepared recommendation for nonexempt salary budgeting

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KATHLEEN A. BENICH

February 1989 to December 1989

American City Business Journals

Kansas City, Missouri (Company was sold to Shaw Publishing and moved to Charlotte, North Carolina in

December, 1989)

PERSONNEL GENERALIST

Reviewed, evaluated and recommended insurance coverage and benefits for 850 employees:

health, life, LTD, Section 125, 401(k)

Coordinated self-billing for 21 weekly Business Journals and one daily magazine

Monitored compliance with Federal EEO regulations throughout 17 states

Prepared turnover, position control and salary survey reports

Conducted new employee orientations

Advised 27 business managers on unemployment compensation regulations throughout 17

states

Customized screens, wrote reports and maintained employee records on the Control Data HR

system

EDUCATION

University of Missouri - Kansas City 1988

Bachelor of Arts in Economics

Bachelor of Arts in Psychology

University of Kansas 1995

Master of Business Administration

SPECIAL SKILLS

COMPUTER SKILLS

Proficiency in HRIS systems and systems methodology -- experience in Control Data,

Genesys, PeopleSoft and ADP Enterprise Systems

Participated in the following PeopleSoft Classes: Introduction to HR, Introduction to Benefits,

Benefits Administration, Payroll, PeopleTools I, PeopleTools II, Business Process Design

(Workflow), PeopleSoft 8.12 Security course and 8.9 Delta

Expertise in most standard PC software such as Microsoft Office Suite and MS Project

Proficiency in reporting tools such as PS Query, Crystal and ReportSmith

Experience in SQL for SQL Server and Oracle platforms

Proficiency in FrontPage and Photoshop CS4

PROJECT MANAGEMENT

Proven project management skills in software implementation and the design and introduction

of new compensation and benefit programs

Expertise in budgeting and resource needs forecasting

Proficiency in project management software

Program Director for Heart of America Chapter of International Association for Human

Resource Information Management (IHRIM) for 3 years

COMMUNICATION

Demonstrated platform and facilitation skills

Proven ability to explain complex HR plans to associate populations through newsletters and

associate meetings

Awarded Committee Chair of the Year Award by the Kansas City Human Resources

Management Association for leading the 1996 Benefits and Compensation Study Group

Served as Chairperson of the Salary and Benefits Survey Committee of the Kansas City

Human Resources Management Association

Awarded 2003 Chapter Member of the Year by the Heart of America Chapter of the

International Association for Human Resource Information Management

Selected to present an educational sessions at IHRIM National conferences

Former President of Heart of America Chapter of IHRIM

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