HRIS Director, HR PM, HRIS PMO Director

David C. Brody

Home: 847-***-**** **** Lockwood Drive

*********@*****.*** Buffalo Grove, IL 60089

QUALIFICATIONS SUMMARY

Strategic Leader and Business Partner with extensive experience engaging with the business to redesign business processes, introduce and integrate technology, and manage change. Big picture thinker who develops, analyzes, and selects results focused options to solve business issues leveraging technology and has successfully implemented large projects under pressure situations. Committed to excellent communications with senior management and stakeholders to resolve friction and conflicting priorities in solution delivery. Demonstrated excellence in leveraging human capital and technology to achieve desired objectives while leading cultural transformations in global corporations across multiple industries including the manufacturing sector.

EDUCATION

MA Webster University Computer Resource & Information Management 1998

BS Bradley University Business Management and Administration 1995

AA Harper College Accounting 1992

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Project Management Lotus Office Suite PeopleSoft Time & Labor

Microsoft Project Lotus Approach PeopleSoft App. Engine

Microsoft SharePoint Org Plus PeopleTools 1 & 2

Microsoft Outlook PeopleSoft HRMS PeopleSoft SQL/SQR

Microsoft Office Suite PeopleSoft Payroll Interface PeopleSoft Recruiting

Microsoft Access PeopleSoft Training PeopleSoft Data Mgt Tools

Mercury Test Director PeopleSoft Position Mgt. Crystal Reports

Data Integration & Automation PeopleSoft Workflow ADP PC Payroll

Lotus’ Notes PeopleSoft Query Kronos Time Tracker v.6 & v.8

PeopleSoft Ent. Learning Mgt SuccessFactors Recruiting SuccessFactors Goals Mgt

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Biomet, Warsaw, IN Apr 2010 – May 2012

Global HRIS Project Manager

This role has two facets: Program Management and Project Management. As a Program Manager, I am responsible for the identification of long range HR technology projects that improve the effectiveness and efficiency of the Human Resources Function globally. This role also has the responsibility to work with potential vendors to establish project parameters, evaluate the products and RFP responses and initiation of contracts for the project. As a Project Manager, I am responsible for the daily management of multiple projects concurrently. This includes:

• Creation and update of all project plans

• Fiscal control of projects and reporting these details to financial control

• Communication with the Steering Committee, Stakeholder team and HR Community

• Developing country specific work plans & maintaining them within the general project framework.

• SuccessFactors Implementation of Global Recruitment Management and Goals Management

Harley-Davidson Motor Company, Milwaukee, WI Dec 2009 – Apr 2010

HRIS Manager (Contract)

As the interim HRIS Manager, I am responsible for the day to day operation of the HRIS department as well as acting as a program manager for the various projects that fall within the HRIS space, Each project has its own project manager. These projects include:

• Launching the HR Foundations project to implement SAP HR globally

• Suporting the existing PeopleSoft HCM v9.0

• Implementing the appropriate HR related processes as part of the GME Initiative

• Completing the roll-out of Kenexa KRB

• Implementing a Wellness Incentive Management System

• Completing a Payroll Outsource readiness project

HYATT HOTELS CORPORATION, Chicago, IL Feb 2009 – Dec 2009

HRIS Integration Consultant

In the absence of a common global HRIS system, the PeopleSoft Enterprise Learning Management v9.0 System (LMS), supports 70,000+ employees globally, is provided with data feeds from 100 different systems.

• Redesign process by which data is fed to the LMS, including ETL steps and data mapping.

• Develop HR and IT user documentation and tier support documentation.

• Communicate with data management teams around the world, both IT and HR.

• Prepare process and technology improvement recommendation for Director and Vice President review and approval.

• Monitor activities of off-shore development resources.

• Participate in the training of other tier support staff.

POTASH CORPORATION OF SASKATCHEWAN INC., Northbrook, IL June 2006 – Oct 2008

Senior Manager, HRIS (reporting to SVP of Administration)

Responsible for directing all projects, including budgets, and daily activities related to the Administrative function for the corporation. This includes identifying, analyzing, gaining approval for and managing all projects that relate to HR data systems, primarily PeopleSoft HCM, for 9 plants and refineries as well as 5 office complexes in multiple countries.

• Developed program management methodology for supporting ERP systems used by the company. This methodology and tool set covered all tasks from project scope, implementation, production support and strategy consulting.

• Provided support to in-house clients with regard to process improvement and custom development of technology solutions.

• Identified new techniques and tools for converting data on projects for more reliable and verifiable results.

• Provided consulting support for all related functional areas with regard to business process improvement, reporting, data quality, strategic planning and technology selections where necessary.

• Provided design and implementation services for operational reporting needs to provide managers with time sensitive decision making tools.

• Creating a long-term strategic vision (5-7 years out including preliminary scheduling, resource plan and training requirements) for global integration of all functional business processes and technologies including both ERP and custom applications, intended to improve the decision support requirements of senior and line managers.

• Instituted a strategic planning process for the Administrative business unit – developed into and delivered conference presentation at Collaborate ’08 User Conference.

• Provided constant feedback to steering committee, comprised of Executive VP, Senior VP & Senior Director level employees

• Provided corporate cultural changes by leading the efforts to provide employee and manager self service applications that empowered the end user and were simple to use, reducing data costs and improved access to data important for decision making processes.

• Managed multiple-phased implementations and roll-outs ERP applications throughout the company

ACCENTURE / CAPGEMINI, L.LC., Chicago, IL 2004 – June 2006

Consulting Manager (Healthcare Practice)

Led health care and retail clients through the full life cycle of Systems implementation and business process change management using proprietary implementation project management methodology. Task performed include evaluation of current business process, systems evaluation, Fit/Gap analysis, development of future state business process, configuration of ERP systems, data conversion, testing of new systems and development of support documentation. Advised the client on the impact of customization and specialized requirements.

• Oversaw the Implementation Process Analysis including the review of the client’s current business processes and technology solutions in place to determine the opportunities for change in a successful project. This led to the project scope and chartering process for the engagement, per the project management methodology used at this company.

• Prepared project plans and budgets for Steering Committee (Corporate Directors and VPs) review and approval for a $2.1M engagement to Implement ERP system using a team of 18 functional and technical resources on shore and an additional 4 technical resources in the Manila development center.

• Managed an engagement to Implement ERP system using a team of 21 functional and technical resources.

• Directed the daily progress of team leads to ensure the project remained on time and within the budget allowed.

• Documented and monitored all issues and risks on a project. Ensured that all required mitigation strategies were in place where required.

• Provided feedback to Senior Managers and Partners for purposes of employee performance reviews.

RCG INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY, Schaumburg, IL 2003 – 2004

Human Capital Strategy Consultant

• Led project to assess current Human Resources functions in the areas of business process, staffing, roles and technology usage for a global retail corporation.

• Developed recommendations for client based on results of the project and provided implementation plan for each stage.

• Guided clients through the stages of project definitions, requirements gathering and designing solutions to meet the client’s business objectives.

• Advised the client on best practices in the industry to fulfill needs.

• Aided in the design of a vision for the future of the organization from a business and technology mixture.

HOUSEHOLD INTERNATIONAL, Prospect Heights, IL 1999 – Oct 2003

Manager, HRIS

Manage a staff of four HR/HRIS professionals including career and professional development activities.

• Tasked with developing a strategic vision for the HR Systems in existence and identifying gaps in present portfolio of systems, working closely with technical counterparts.

• Member of global employee portal advisory team.

• Led the planning and management of all projects related to Human Resources systems.

• Provided guidance in merger and acquisition activities to both internal and external resources to ensure a smooth transition to new systems, including training delivery for new system users

• Managed all task and budgetary control aspects of these projects including relationship development and management with outside consulting partners.

• Functions supported include Human Resources, Payroll, Recruiting, Training, Compensation, and Benefits.

• Managed the training and development of 500+ PeopleSoft HRMS users from a general use and reporting standpoint.

• Championed the implementation of web-based training for user training for system upgrade rollout – reduced training costs significantly and provided on-demand training materials to the end users. (Case study requested PeopleSoft and presented at PeopleSoft Connect conference in 2003)

• Provided support of the PeopleSoft Payroll system by developing procedures and designing any new functionality needed.

PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS L.L.P. / COOPERS & LYBRAND CONSULTING 1998 – 1999

Associate, Lead Consultant, Human Resources

• Guided client companies through planning, Fit/Gap analysis, and decision-making processes that lead to the implementation of the PeopleSoft HRMS.

• Taught clients how to build the tables in the system.

• Developed conversion strategy for the client’s existing legacy data to be brought into the new PeopleSoft System.

• Designed and monitored system testing and user acceptance testing.

• Advised on modifications/enhancements the client wishes to make to the delivered product.

• Designed, developed, and introduced across the enterprise a rapid implementation and methodology that provided a structured project plan and tools for present and future PeopleSoft HRMS implementation resource teams

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