Below are the 4 HR Partners, 4 Payroll Specialists & 4 Benefits Administrators with Oracle HR & other systems experience. The Thor Group® provides HR, Payroll, Administrator, Office & Oracle HR Software Implementation Professionals on a consulting, contracting or direct hire basis.

What advantages can employing a human resource (HR) business partner who has work background in education, pharmaceutical and financial services industries give your organization? Technical knowledge includes the use of Oracle HCM, Taleo, ADP Workforce Now, SharePoint and Trackwise. This HR generalist has experience in human resources and recruitment. This SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP) finished Bachelor of Arts in Communications and Advertising, as well as SHRM HR Management Certificate Course.

Serving a pharmaceutical firm, this HR business partner acted as first point of contact for all employee related issues including, but not limited to harassment, wage & hour concerns, leaves of absence, onboarding, terminations, exit interviews, off boarding, attendance, investigations and disciplinary actions. The job called for partnering with line managers to resolve employee and labor relations issues, along with working with union representative to resolve issues/grievances with plant employees. Assistance was given with the implementation of department and company goals, objectives, policies and procedures.

Assistance was also provided to HR director with management of company-wide performance management process, including performance improvement plans and corrective actions. Additional functions were handling unemployment claims; participating in unemployment, wage/hour and EEOC hearings, as well as assisting with company-wide harassment and employee development training programs. Advice was given to employees and management of human resources policies, programs, procedures, and applicable laws/ regulations. The individual partnered with business leaders to determine recruitment plan for open positions, as well as prepared job descriptions, position requisitions, and advised on compensation levels. Other tasks were managing and processing all HRIS related changes (ADP Workforce Now/Oracle HCM).

Does hiring a senior human resource (HR) business partner who worked in a children’s hospital and a healthcare provider meet your organization’s requirements? Computer proficiency covers using Oracle, Taleo and Halogen. Educational background consists of Masters in Human Resources Management and Bachelor of Business Administration.

While with a children’s hospital, this senior HR business partner executed HR transformation initiatives including employee engagement, change management, performance management and employee relations. The professional advised organization’s leadership and facilitated organizational effectiveness initiatives within multiple client groups as well as created processes, analytical tools and communication plans to streamline functional HR responsibilities. The job required building and sustaining strong consultative relationships with both clinical and non-clinical clients as well as the executive leadership team. Other tasks were facilitating and designing new manager orientation, new employee orientation, and pay practice training for both manager and new hires. Additional functions were resolving employee relation issues; reducing legal risks and ensuring regulatory compliance by conducting swift, thorough and timely investigations.

Focus of another job was on leading a successful talent review process for over 70 leaders with 360 feedbacks and 9-box grid; this helped in identifying leaders for succession planning. Accomplishments included increasing manager participation by 50% and rewards distributed by 67%.

Is hiring a human resource (HR) partner who has experience in professional services and technology industries a priority for your organization? Software skills revolve around Oracle and Workday HCM. Education includes BBA (Business Management) and Masters Diploma in Human Resources Management. Besides holding credentials as Six Sigma Green Belt and as certified business analyst, certifications are also pursued in project management, using Workday HRIS/HCM, and in organizational management. The individual is a professional member of SHRM and HRBLR Society.

As HR partner for a professional services provider, duties were assisting and supporting management and the leadership team with handling human resources issues. Other responsibilities were creating and maintaining new hire/ personnel files then entering them into human resources information systems. The individual was involved in process improvement with global HR generalist and clients to deliver outcomes that address business priorities, while also partnering with client to manage key people related activities (compensation planning, quarterly discussions, performance management, talent management, manager training, development programs). Part of the job was conducting day to day HR operation needs in the areas of onboarding, offboarding, employee changes, employee data/ records, terminations and other HR-related needs. Human resources transactions (workflow reports) were submitted and data available was analyzed through Oracle Business Reports.

The job also called for working closely with the managers or employees to improve work relationships and increase productivity/ retention. The professional was in charge of the HR system, by updating job data, personal data, benefits data and payroll data with address, pay rate, and deduction information.

What opportunities can having a human resource (HR) business partner with background in nonprofit, engineering and professional services industries give your organization? Technical experience is in the use of Oracle HRIS and SAP. Core competencies involved business process improvement, HR data analytics, employee engagement & involvement strategies, as well as federal employment/ labor laws, and human resource capital management. This SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP) graduated with Bachelor of Commerce and MBA (Human Resources).

In an engineering firm, this HR business partner was responsible for developing and implementing the human resource initiatives to support business objectives, which involved periodic interaction with the senior management & business heads. Key areas of responsibility included employee engagement, particularly designing & implementing initiatives to boost employee motivation and facilitate talent retention; a reduction in attrition rate from 12.5% to 8% was achieved. For performance appraisal, tasks included enabling the annual appraisal process and computing compensation & bonus disbursements. With regards to succession planning, future leaders were identified, developed & nurtured. Under employee life cycle management, the individual used Oracle HRIS to manage new hires, employee assignment creations, cost center transfers, interdepartmental transfers, promotion letters, and terminations.

Key responsibilities in another job involved talent acquisition, such as interviewing candidates to match their skills with the available internship opportunities and providing them a platform to showcase their creative traits. For HR administration, responsibilities were updating and maintaining the applicant tracking system called “Highrise”. With regards to onboarding, the job required making new interns feel welcome and helping them become familiar with the organization’s values and systems. Part of the job was providing organization visibility through internal HR manual.

Does recruiting a senior payroll specialist with work background in the semiconductor, manufacturing and technology industries match your organization’s requirements? Software knowledge covers Oracle HR, Oracle Accounting System, ADP (especially eTime, TimeSaver), SAP, Paychex, Kronos, ProBusiness and Report Writer. The professional graduated as a Business Administration major.

Working in the semiconductor industry, this senior payroll specialist processed payroll for over 1,000 employees. Additional tasks were handling all input, new hires, terminations, 401(k), stock options, award/bonus payments, rate changes, deferred comp, and Oracle HR interfaces, along with all other comp, tuition and relocation for W-2 purposes. Payroll general ledger was uploaded to Oracle Accounting System. Other concerns were monthly reconciliations of payroll general ledger accounts, and unclaimed property. Systems used included ProBusiness and Report Writer Software.

Responsibilities in another job involved total payroll processing for approximately 800 employees, including: all changes to payroll, 401(k), stock options, new hires, terminations, rate changes, PTO issues, and garnishments. Other duties were creating and uploading all payroll journal entries for US. The job also called for monitoring the fringe account and preparing monthly allocation. Part of the job was recording special entries/adjustments to G/L as requested by business units. The individual worked with ProBusiness to maintain and update GL interface as needed. Review was done on ADP/ProBusiness payroll invoices, ADP eTime and Kronos timekeeping. System utilized were ProBusiness and Report Writer Software, Oracle HR and G/L.

Is hiring a senior payroll specialist who has experience in the software, professional services and telecommunications industries a good move for your organization? Computer background consists of Oracle, ADP (especially PC Payroll for Windows, ReportSmith, eTime, ezLabor, HR Profile, HRB, Workcenter), Kronos, and ProBusiness.

In a software firm, this senior payroll specialist prepared and processed exempt/ non-exempt semi-monthly or bi-weekly payroll for 2000 employees from beginning to end. Other tasks included providing payroll processing related to (e.g. new hires, terminations, status changes, leave of absence (STD, LOA), 401k contributions, tax changes, deductions, direct deposits, computing/ processing time sheet data, pay rate changes, retroactive adjustments, special pays; maintaining vacation, sick leave and workers’ compensation records. Part of the job was compiling reports on base and premium pay where checks were also calculated. The job required maintaining accurate payroll records and implementing new processes to improve productivity.

Another function was importing PTO hours to ADP ProBusiness from Oracle and internal timekeeping system. The individual participated in nonrecurring projects related to payroll processing (e.g. system upgrades, tax updates, and modifications to existing or newly introduced company or vendor applications). Assistance was given with 401k and SOX audit alongside processing data files to/ from external benefit and 401k agencies.

What opportunities can having a senior payroll specialist who served professional services, manufacturing and construction industries give your organization? Technical skills include the use of Oracle (particularly E-Business Suite), MS Dynamics GP, ADP (eTime, Workforce Now), UltiPro, Ceridian, Lawson, JD Edwards and Kronos. The individual is an Accounting major.

This senior payroll specialist processed weekly and monthly multi-state payrolls for consultants (500+) using Tempest as well as ADP Workforce Now V.9. Part of the job was processing off cycle checks or wires as needed, along with bonus payments, commission payments, expense reimbursements, per diems, living allowances and travel allowances. Assistance was given to employees in resetting passwords to ADP iPay. Aside from applying for tax accounts in new states or localities, additional tasks involved uploading files and remitting weekly payments to Health Saving Accounting (HSA), Pay eXpert, 401K and insurance accounts. Various ad-hoc reports were generated for GM department. The job required handling all federal, state, local tax issues, 941, 940, SUTA and account reconciliations, as well as providing month-end and year end support.

Another job was involved with processing weekly multi-state payrolls for 5000+ employees using Oracle E-Business Suite and Kronos 6.1. Assistance was provided to employees in resetting passwords to ADP iPay and e-Printview Management. Apart from processing off cycle checks as needed, other functions were filing and submitting payments for weekly, monthly or quarterly tax returns using Master Tax Enterprise.

Can having a payroll specialist from real estate, financial services and broadcasting industries have a positive impact on your organization? Systems background consists of Oracle, ADP (eTime, PayForce, Pay eXpert, Workforce Now), Workday, PeopleSoft and Kronos. Advantages include strong proficiency in performing daily payroll operations including multi-state, union, non-union, salary, hourly and commissioned payroll. The individual is pursuing Bachelor of Arts/Business Marketing course.

While serving in a real estate firm, this payroll specialist processed and distributed biweekly payroll checks for 2000 (union and nonunion) multi-state employees in Workday and ADP Payforce. Responsibilities also involved processing union dues and calculating shift differentials. Earnings were determined by calculating gross pay, required withholdings, and deductions. The job called for administering paychecks by importing hours from ADP eTime and production record, as well as processing payroll entries for bonuses, commissions, cash AD, draws, and relocations as required. A final audit was conducted for all data received, entered and exchanged between the HRIS and payroll systems.

Part of the job was also setting up direct deposit, withholdings, garnishments, and/or deductions in accordance with regulatory requirements. Stop payments, direct deposit, and reversals of payroll checks were issued. Another duty was reconciling employees’ database and supporting Oracle IT department and consultants during Oracle’s payroll integration. Other tasks were verifying different recurring element entries loaded over, while also validating employee taxes (federal/ state/ local taxes) and benefit deductions. This included payroll results in new system. Tax data was analyzed for accuracy, questionable data investigated and corrective action taken when necessary. The job required processing terminations and manual check per applicable states.

Is impacting your organization with a senior benefits administrator with experience working in marketing/advertising, entertainment and technology industries a current business consideration? Computer skills involve Oracle HR, ADP and UltiPro.

While employed in a marketing and advertising company as a senior benefits administrator, maintained HRIS system to process payroll adjustments related to new hires, terminations, promotions, transfers and title changes with Oracle Financial System. Some of the tasks were managing all employee benefit plans including health and welfare programs (medical, vision, dental), 401K, COBRA, flexible spending accounts and transit commuter programs. Also, maintained HRIS system to process all new hires, terminations, salary adjustments, department changes, status changes, address changes, and transfers. In addition, managed new hire orientation with employee on-boarding process, as well as oversaw the auditing, reconciliation and payment of benefits and HRIS invoices.

Part of the job as a senior benefits administrator in an entertainment company was to maintain HRIS system to process payroll adjustments related to new hires, terminations, promotions, transfers and title changes with Oracle Financial System. Moreover, managed new hire orientation with employee on-boarding process. Furthermore, analyzed company benefit structure through analysis of benefits trends to ensure plans are competitive, cost effective and current.

What contributions could a benefits administrator with work experience in construction, financial services and oil/energy industries bring to your organization? Computer skills involve Oracle HR, ADP and Ceridian Payroll Systems.

Challenges like processing medical, dental, vision and FSA elections for newly hired employees and qualifying events in vendor enrollment websites were welcomed and successfully completed on a regular basis. As a benefits administrator in a construction company, supported Human Resources Benefits Department during Oracle conversion, as well as provided accurate, detailed and timely customer service responses to employee benefits needs. Moreover, reconciled and processed payment of monthly vendor invoices, as well as coordinated processing of COBRA initial notices and qualifying event notices. Part of the job was to coordinate employee demographic data update project with Oracle conversion team, as well as prepare monthly status change reports and salary change reports.

Shared expertise by providing day-to-day processing of employee benefits administration for medical, dental, vision, FSA, 401(k), life insurance and voluntary benefits programs. Acting as a benefits plan administrator in a financial services company, processed new hire enrollments, qualifying events and twice-monthly benefits batch in HRIS system (ADP HR Perspective). Furthermore, initiated and maintained eligibility information in carriers’ enrollment websites, as well as prepared and coordinated pro-rated benefits deductions with payroll department.

Would it be beneficial for your organization to employ a benefits administrator who worked in wholesale, mining/minerals and advertising industries? Educational attainment is composed of Bachelor of Science in Business Administration Human Services. Technical skills involve Oracle HR, Hyperion, Kronos, SAP Business One and Paycor HRIS Administrator.

Serving in a wholesale company as a benefits administrator, project managed transition from MACOLA software to SAP Business One, as well as managed payroll and all phases of human resources benefits in Kronos HRIS. Other duties were managing and compiling financial reporting for the corporate entity and six operating plants, as well as providing all financial statements to owners, manager, and general managers for the company and plants. Key functions and contributions were doing monthly close process for corporate entity and six plant locations, as well as monthly financial statement preparation, and ad hoc reports. Also, oversaw inventory and cost accounting valuation and calculations, as well as performed month end journal entry preparation, analysis, and review for completion of financial statements.

As a benefits administrator in a mining/minerals company, was primarily responsible for closing the monthly accounting cycle for 5 manufacturing locations. Along with it, rolled them up into a consolidated financial statement. Furthermore, filed sales tax, use tax, IFTA, CAT taxes for all 5 corporations, as well as managed company credit cards for 84 individuals.

Would a detail-oriented benefits administrator with experience working in computer software and maritime industries fit in your organization? Educational attainment is composed of General/Liberal Arts Studies. Software skills involve Oracle HR, Soneto, ODS, Proprietary, RIMS, VAX and ADP.

Some accomplishments included functioning as essential team resource participating in testing benefit scenarios and the functionality of ADP and Oracle systems, as well as implementation of new benefits, rates and plan designs for testing and development. As a benefits administrator in a computer software company, assisted with installing configurations and data necessary for open enrollment updates and other special projects. Moreover, developed training documentation, workflow designs and implementation approaches. Also, trained new users on use and functionality of ADP system including steps to process adjustments and provide reporting. Employees were trained on enrollment processes and explained options.

Shared expertise by managing record keeping, reporting, plan systems and database designs, as well as supervising and implementing multiple system conversions for benefits and payroll. While working in a maritime company as a benefits manager, did employee interview, evaluations, budges, scheduling, PTO, FMLA, Short-term and Long-term Disability, as well as Worker’s Compensation. Furthermore, designed and implemented procedures and processes, reports, statements, communications, administrative forms, and manuals including SPD’s for all benefit plans.