Allison Gundel

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Quakertown, PA 18951

Phone: 240-***-**** Email: abnpa9@r.postjobfree.com

Objective

To enthusiastically apply proven skills in a challenging environment that draws on my experience in HRIS implementation and

management, benefits administration, recruiting, employee relations, compensation development, and organizational performance to

compliment an organization in retaining high quality performance in all functional areas of business.

Work Experience

HRIS & Compensation Manager

10/2005 – Present American Institutes for Research, Washington, D.C.

HRIS / project manager for Costpoint and system integration roll-outs including configuration design, implementation, and training. Manage, evaluate

and recommend enhancements and upgrades for all HRIS Systems. Design and manage the Performance Appraisal System and activities related to

merit increases and promotions. Responsible for creating and delivering custom queries and reports to support management’s data requests.

Responsible for maintaining all Human Resources related tables and codes with the HRIS environment in accordance with implementation and

maintenance of the training admin., recruitment, position tracking, and etc. modules. Provide user functionality testing for all system up-grades.

Provide feedback on utilization of the HRIS System to improve the efficiency of data flow. Perform job evaluation, market analysis, and competitive

assessment for new and existing positions. Act as consultant to management on compensation issues, including administration of merit increase

programs and providing counsel and guidance to managers on all compensation issues and concerns. Build and maintain on-going, effective

relationships with Finance, HR, and Operations, continually collaborating on compensation initiatives for relevant employee groups. Partner with

Payroll and IT to ensure accurate follow-up and execution of compensation programs. Develop presentation and communication materials for

compensation programs. Develop, implement, and continually enhance online compensation reporting tools. Analyze bonus exception trends and

implications. Analyze data from salary surveys and insure internal equity and external competitiveness for new and revised positions. Compile and

present findings and recommendations to corporate leadership. Purchased Lawson HRIS in 2008. Assigned as Project Manager / HRIS Manager and

began implementation in December 2008.

HR / Payroll Consultant

8/2004 - 10/2005 Deltek Systems, Herndon, VA

Implemented Costpoint Labor/HR/Benefits/Payroll Module software at client sites nationwide. Responsibilities included project planning, control,

tracking & reporting, requirements analysis, solutions design and alternatives documentation, business process analysis, design, documentation &

troubleshooting, and client technical support. Managed configuration of the HR, Labor, Leave, Benefits, and Payroll modules to meet business

requirements. Design & execute testing & training plans, user training. Technical activities included systems design, specification, modification, testing

and documentation of interfaces & reports, data conversion mapping & specification. Conducted HR Implementation and Impromptu for HR

classroom training at client sites and at Deltek’s Training Facility.

HR Manager

2/2003 - 4/2004 Healthfirst, New York, NY

Human Resources Manager - Performed generalist duties supporting over 500 employees. Managed hiring process including; job posting, sourcing,

screening, interviewing, extend offers, negotiate offers, review drug screening/background check, and new hire orientation. Worked with department

heads in developing department goals, objectives, and systems as it relates to HR. Conducted benefit, corporate policies and procedures, and system

training for all employees. Educate staff in assigned departments on HR issues (ADA, harassment, etc). Recommended and supported department

heads with department specific training. Resolved employee relations issues.

HRIS Specialist / Generalist

2/2002 - 2/2003 Healthfirst, New York, NY

Served as an interface between HR and departments to ensure effective definition of and delivery of ABRA applications. Managed the day-to-day

activities of data entry and report generation to support HR and Payroll. Project lead for ABRA and system integration roll-outs including configuration

design, implementation, and training. Conducted and performed research and statistical analysis to determine labor market availability and workforce

utilization. Responsible for processing staff requisitions, management-requested promotions, and assisting management in the development of

individual positions. Responsible for benefit administration and billing utilizing Crystal Reports. Responsible for generalist activities for assigned

departments including; recruitment, employee relations, background checks, corporate training and development, and reference checks.

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HR Generalist

11/2000 - 9/2001 Opal Financial Group, New York, NY

Conducted assessments and proposed improvement to methods, systems and procedures in Human Resources. Responsible for benefit administration

and billing. Created, implemented and monitored all personnel documents including; employee handbook, employee policies and procedures, new

employee contracts, employee training manual, and job posting descriptions on company web site and Internet career sites. Developed and tracked

internal policies pertaining to recruitment, hiring, separations, disciplinary action, training, and grievance resolution. Analyzed and forecasted corporate

HR trends and hiring practices. Assisted with event planning and corporate sponsorship.

Personnel Manager

3/2000 - 11/2000 Snelling Personnel Services, New York, NY

Responsible for both recruiting and sales. Developed effective working relationships with client while proactively anticipating client needs and

formulating solutions. Cold called new accounts, serviced old accounts, negotiated contracts and billings, attended sales conferences and meetings, and

presented company sales goals and projects. Responsible for screening, interviewing, placing, hiring, and employee separation. Coached and counseled

all employees regarding policies and procedures, job placement, labor laws, entitled benefits, and skill enhancement. Planned, coordinated, and managed

special events such as job fairs, appreciation awards, floor visits, and company parties. Created and edited employee flyers, newsletters, posters, and

memo’s regarding benefits, direct deposit, employee referrals, and employee relations. Implemented corporate marketing, communications, and sales to

increase company visibility.

Education

Master of Human Resources Management, The Catholic University of America, Washington, DC expected 2010

Bachelor of Arts, Experimental Psychology, The University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC 1999

Skills

Abra, Costpoint, Deltek Employee Self-Service, Deltek Time Collection, Cognos Impromptu, Crystal Reports, Lawson 9.0, Kronos, MS Office (Word,

Excel, Access, & Powerpoint), SQL Talk, Visio, Sharepoint, iCIMS

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