Hris Manager Technology Consultant

Kelley Guldenpfennig

**** ******* **., *******, **** 43528 • 419-***-**** • ***********@*****.***

HRIS Manager / Payroll / Finance Manager

Project Coordination • Accounting & Financial Administration

Staff Leadership • Information Technology • Strategic Analysis & Planning

Profile

Proficiency in human resources functional areas including hiring, training, benefits, compensation, HRIS administration, regulatory compliance, HR file management, and process automation.

Possess excellent technical acumen and proven performance in coordinating HRIS software implementations throughout project lifecycle from needs assessments to troubleshooting and QA.

Pragmatic, discreet, and committed to ensuring confidentiality of personnel files and documents.

Offer 20 years’ managerial experience and solid expertise in policy/procedure interpretation and enforcement, team leadership, continuous improvement, and performance management.

Able to advise management on wide-ranging personnel issues to maximize organizational effectiveness.

Proven strengths in fostering relationships with stakeholders to accomplish organizational goals.

Excel at managing multiple concurrent tasks to meet timelines and aggressive performance goals.

Highly regarded for positive attitude, multi-tasking abilities, confidence, and prioritization skills.

Professional Experience

NWO Electrical Administrators, Rossford, Ohio, 2019 to 2020

Assistant Fund Administrator

Conducts reviews, projects and related activities consistent with the Administrative Manager's directives, and determines the methods, policies and procedures appropriate to carry out the Fund's operations-related activities.

Monitor the performance of assigned internal staff members, and conducts performance appraisals and reviews for assigned employees. Creates plans of correction for employees in job jeopardy situations, and maintains applicable documentation in personnel files. Maintains Human Resource systems necessary for payroll and time off records.

Oversees the claims, eligibility, billing, and customer services operations for all participant benefit plans, and prepares performance monitoring and other reporting for these departments as assigned.

Assists with the preparation of operation budgets and all related financial activities. Analyzes financial and operating statements of the Fund, and reports and recommends to the Administrative Manager with regard to financial policies and conditions of the Fund.

Ensures the Fund's treasury function is adequately staffed and operated in accordance with all relevant financial and accounting principles.

Administered Funds Retirement Distribution plan and assisted members

Develops and implements Human Resources policies and procedures to align Fund operations with goals as set forth by the Administrative Manager and Board of Trustees. Maintains employee handbook and submits revisions to Administrative Manager for review as needed.

Produces analyses of activities, costs, operations and forecast data for Administrative Manager to determine the attainment of progress toward stated goals and objectives.

Administers and maintains compliance with government subsidy programs (i.e., Medicare Part D).

Interfaces with technology consultant and vendors to ensure security and compliance; ensures facility security code system is maintained and oversees and maintains Fund web site and Trustee portal.

The University of Toledo, Toledo, Ohio, 2015 to 2019

Human Resource Information Systems Manager

Spearheaded all aspects of HRIS operations including strategic planning, team leadership, data integrity and reporting, continuous improvement, stakeholder relations, and project management.

Led design, development, and automation of HRIS technology to maximize productivity.

Trained, mentored, coached, and directed staff in HR, payroll, and financial functional areas.

Prioritized departmental projects and requests, delegated tasks, and monitored project completion to ensure alignment with quality parameters, budget, and expected deadline.

Directed team in system maintenance, including assisting in review, testing, and implementation of HRIS upgrades or patches.

Provided production support by researching, troubleshooting, and resolving HRIS problems and performing scheduled activities such as generating reports and documenting process or system changes.

The University of Toledo, Toledo, Ohio, 2013 to 2015

Human Resource Information Systems Analyst

Functioned as SME, project manager, and liaison between users, IT teams, and third parties to orchestrate HR technology deployments; delegated tasks to team members and held full accountability for project scope, tasks, deliverables, and timelines.

Teamed with business partners in assessing technology needs, defining business requirements and functional specifications, developing test conditions, conducting acceptance testing, and troubleshooting.

Drove high-impact and cost-cutting process improvements, system enhancements, and new applications to support business strategies and operational needs.

The University of Toledo, Toledo, Ohio, 2011 to 2013

Payroll Financial Analyst

Performed complex salary and benefit calculations for university and hospital, validated timesheets, processed payroll, and applied salary adjustments as needed.

Analyzed, updated, and reconciled payroll to ensure adherence to labor budgets.

Processed garnishments, overpayments, union dues and benefit deductibles, calculated payments for tax sheltered annuities, and accurately reconciled periodic tax and compliance filings.

Collaboratively conducted open enrollment, managed W2s and 1095s, administered retirement plans for university and hospital, and oversaw successful VSIP (voluntary separation incentive program).

Steered audits and cost-saving analysis of web-based personnel systems.

Yager Consultants, Toledo, Ohio, 2005 to 2011

Corporate Accounting Manager

Managed corporate accounting functions by preparing balance sheets, generating P&L statements, processing payroll, monitoring internal controls, ensuring regulatory compliance, conducting trend analysis, and preparing asset, liability, and capital account entries.

Proactively conducted regular database backups to safeguard critical financial information.

Planned and presented weekly, monthly and annual Budgets

Diligently ensured rigorous adherence to accounting standards, internal processes, industry regulations, and GAAP/SOX controls.

Seaway Food Town, Maumee, Ohio, 1995 to 2000

Project Manager / Executive Administrative Assistant to VP of Human Resources

Extensively supported human resources operations by screening and interviewing job applicants, processing new hires, conducting background checks, administering employee benefits, explaining personnel policies and procedures, and maintaining personnel files.

Administered 18 union contracts simultaneously and maintained confidential HR-related documentation encompassing grievances, performance evaluations, and classifications.

Efficiently processed FMLA, Workers Compensation, and Unemployment insurance claims.

Education

Bachelor of Business Administration, Accounting

The University of Toledo, Toledo, OH

Associate of Science, Business Administration

Owens Community College, Toledo, OH

Software

Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Access, Outlook), WordPerfect, Microsoft Project, Microsoft Teams, Microsoft SharePoint, HTML, CSS, MySQL, Adobe Pro, Visual Studio, QuickBooks, PeopleSoft, PeopleAdmin, Ariba, Lawson, API, Automic, Cornerstone, Crystal Reports, Argos, Banner, Oracle, ISSI, DRS

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