Below are the 4 Benefits Specialists, 4 HR Generalists and 4 Payroll Specialists with Workday & other systems experience. The Thor Group® provides Workday system's SME's, project managers, financial analysts, developers, cloud specialists & Workday software implementation professionals on a consulting, contracting or direct hire basis.

Would hiring a benefits specialist with experience working in education, transportation and financial services industries help meet the needs of your organization? Educational attainment is composed of BBA Finance. Computer skills consist of Workday, PeopleSoft, ADP and GEAC.

Acting as a benefits specialist in an educational institution, served as a functional SME (Subject Matter Expert) for Workday implementation, as well as assisted with the implementation testing and communications for roll out. Some of the tasks were ensuring proper and timely processing of enrollment status changes and termination of benefits coverage on HRIS (Workday) and third vendor party records. Also, ran payroll reports through Workday for documentation, as well as coordinated with payroll to ensure that all enrollments, terminations and changes are processed in a timely and accurate manner. Moreover, managed compliance reports and maintained HR records, as well as performed day to day interaction with 403B administration and performed monthly reconciliation.

While working as a benefits analyst in a transportation company, analyzed and researched health and welfare benefits eligibility for active and retired employees, as well as administered the 401(k)/457 retirement plans for eligible employees. Part of the job was to assist with the development of retirement plan communications. Other duties were analyzing and reconciling Medicare Part D Carrier claims data.

Could the future success of your organization be helped by this senior benefits specialist with vast work experience in a medical diagnostics provider/clinical lab? Educational background is composed of BA in Communications. This individual has strong proficiency in HRIS database systems such as Workday, ADP EV5 and PeopleSoft.

Contributed to the organization’s success by working as an integral team member in developing a process for the collection of benefit premiums for employees on extended leave of absences. The projected annual company savings was over $100,000. As a senior benefits specialist, ran reports to capture any employees who have recently returned from leave of absence to ensure benefit premiums are current. Other duties were submitting detailed report to Payroll on a bi-weekly basis to resolve any discrepancies, capturing approximately $500, 000 in unpaid benefit premiums annually. In addition, maintained the job responsibilities of the Benefits Specialist position with 50% reduction in cases managed.

Supported organizational goals and objectives by working as integral team member implementing new HRIS system, Workday and payroll provider, ADP. Serving as a senior benefits specialist, developed a new leave management process for Workday, as well as managed and updated multiple eligibility files for Workday/ADP transition. Additionally, privatized New Jersey Temporary Disability plan, which resulted in roughly $300,000 savings annually.

Is impacting your organization with a benefits specialist who worked in retail, marketing/advertising and manufacturing industries a current business consideration? Educational attainment is composed of Bachelor of Science in Accounting and Finance, and MBA with a concentration in Human Resources. Key accomplishments were implementing Workday from start to finish, including testing, training employees and managers as well as general support after go-live date. Technical skills involve Workday.

While employed in a retail company as a benefits specialist lead, helped implement new HRIS: Workday by training employees on how to use the system as an end user, trained managers on how to use the system as both an end user and manager for intensive Workday training, and participated in a testing group a year prior to go-live. Some of the tasks were organizing and conducting job fairs and new hire orientation, as well as screening applicants, scheduling interviews with appropriate managers, and completing reference checks and background (query) checks.

Part of the job as a benefits specialist in a marketing and advertising company was to manage employee benefits programs including health, dental, vision, life, STD/LTD, AFLAC, 401K, FSA & HSA plans. Completed benefit selection process and open enrollment. Other duties were completing EEO-1 Reporting. Moreover, was responsible for annual reporting for discrimination tests and 5500 filing; overseeing annual audit. Furthermore, completed 5500 filings, related 401K audits, performed non-discrimination testing, and designed the 401K plan by selected mutual funds, as well as eliminated a previous vesting schedule and benchmarked employer match plans.

What contributions could a benefits specialist with experience working in government, education and insurance industries bring to your organization? Educational background is composed of Master of Science in Administrative Studies. Computer skills include Workday, UltiPro, ADP, Oracle and Kronos.

Challenges like managing benefits for 18,000 active employees as well as 7,000 retirees for a county were welcomed and successfully completed. This individual was part of a team that prepared, developed and reviewed communication and educational materials for ongoing and future plans /programs. As a benefits specialist in the government sector, maintained and processed data and records for present and past employees. Other duties were front-lining customer service representative for active and retired employees handling simple to complex issues. Also, handled all aspects of benefits and some aspects of payroll in a fast-paced environment working with a team as well as working autonomously on projects.

Shared expertise by managing seven group accounts ranging from small to large companies that spanned coast to coast. Serving in an insurance company as a benefits specialist, provided client base with ’employee level’ service as it related to the administration of their specific benefit program. This service included managing all aspects of benefit eligibility for a group of clients ranging from new hire to termination, taking escalated employee issues, handling payroll questions as well as solving simple to complex claims issues.

Would it be beneficial for your organization to employ an HR generalist with experience working in manufacturing, staffing and transportation industries? Academic experience is composed of Bachelor of Business Administration, Major in Human Resources Management and Minor in Marketing, General Business. Technological skills involve Workday, SAP, Concur, DocuSign and WebEx.

Serving as an HR generalist in a manufacturing company, updated and maintained candidate profiles in Workday, as well as monitored postings and screened templates in compliance with OFCCP and EEO guidelines. Some of the tasks were planning and organizing Fall Fest for corporate office of 300 employees, as well as utilizing SAP to audited employee files and I-9s. This professional improved and organized personal files, as well as managed distribution of employee handbooks and codes of conduct. Moreover, planned and facilitated employee engagement activities like Health, Wellness & Safety Fair, new-hire luncheons and corporate’s participation in the JDRF walk.

As an HR generalist in a staffing and consulting firm, created Affirmative Action Plan and conducted internal audits of employee files to make sure customer background screening requirements were being met. Additional responsibilities were conducting new-employee orientations and assisting in benefit open enrollment, as well as processing employee on-boarding and termination paperwork. Furthermore, conducted intake meetings with managers to discuss open positions and create job descriptions in compliance with OFCCP and EEO guidelines.

Would a detail-oriented human resource generalist with work experience in manufacturing, consumer goods and property management industries fit in your organization? Computer skills involve HRIS, Onboarding, Applicant tracking and Payroll applications such as Workday, Paycor, ADP, and Newton.

Some accomplishments included setting up new employees on HRIS (Workday) and payroll system, collaborating with managers to enter correct time on payroll system. While employed in a global manufacturing plant as a human resource generalist, uploaded bi-weekly and semi-monthly payroll labor (Encompix) hours to OneSource. Other duties were handling benefits inquiries and complaints to ensure quick, equitable, courteous resolution, as well as processing badges and training new hires on use of time clock. Also, counseled employees and managers regarding employee relations issues including performance management, facilitation of formal/informal complaints to resolution, discipline and/or terminations in line with local culture as well as the business and legal environment.

Shared expertise by performing the day-to-day operations of group benefits programs (group health, dental, vision, short-term and long-term disability, life insurance, flexible spending account, etc.). While working in a consumer goods company as a human resource generalist, developed benefits information and statistical and census data for actuaries, insurance carriers and management. Furthermore, handled benefits inquiries and complaints to ensure quick, equitable, courteous resolution, as well as maintained contact in person. This was done by phone or mail with hospitals, physicians, insurance companies, employees, and beneficiaries to facilitate proper and complete utilization of benefits for all employees.

How can a human resources generalist who worked in automotive, engineering and financial services industries help your organization? Educational attainment is composed of Bachelor of Business Administration and Master of Science in Human Resources Management. Professional certifications involve SHRM Certification, PMP/CAPM Project Management Professional Certification and Lean Six Sigma Green Belt. Technical skills involve Workday and PeopleSoft.

Working with challenging issues such as engaging Workday Human Capital Management Software to further streamline company processes and ensure operations aligned with best practices and government regulation mandates have vetted this specialist’s work experience. As a human resources generalist in an automotive company, was instrumental in the migration of PeopleSoft to Workday, contributing technology skills to facilitate a company-wide move with minimal/no interruptions in operations. Also, expertly directed and managed a cross-functional team of union and non-union employees, ensuring smooth operations through superior and effective employee relations and sound HR direction.

With a “can do approach” in the area of expertly directing day-to-day operations of HR functions, managing critical employee files to ensure legal compliance of 250 hourly employees while ensuring sensitive controls to maintain confidentiality have been career objectives. Serving in a mechanical or industrial engineering company as an HR coordinator, combined in-depth and broad experience in HR functions to create new employee files for the onboarding process, ensuring diligent recording to all required forms, onboarding documents, and compliance documentation.

Would hiring a human resources generalist with experience working in broadcast media, staffing and aviation/aerospace industries help meet the needs of your organization? Technical skills involve Workday, ADP, UltiPro and SAP.

Acting as a human resources generalist in a broadcast media company, provided HR support across 11 regional hubs to General Managers and their respective staffs. This specialist partnered with HR Shared Services and networks group HR departments, provided assistance, counseled, or escalated employee relations matters, employee counseling, day-day HR issues, talent acquisition, compensation, benefits, training and development as well as consulted with Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) and Legal when appropriate to address client issues. Also, functioned as the initial contact for various inquiries regarding HR policies & processes, data requests from clients, updates to records, employee dilemmas related to HR systems / processes, and basic employee leave information. Moreover, worked closely across functional HR groups, particularly Benefits, Compensation and Talent Acquisition to ensure effective coordination and timely service delivery.

While working for a staffing and recruiting company as a human resources generalist, recruited and interviewed potential applicants on experience, skills and education as well as updated job requirements when needed. Moreover, analyzed staffing logistics and organized documentation, as well as contacted applicant references and performed background checks/ drug tests required by the company.

Could the future success of your organization be helped by this payroll analyst/specialist with experience working in semiconductor, e-learning/education and consulting industries? Software knowledge consists of Workday, Ceridian, UltiPro, Paychex, ADP Workforce Now, Oracle R12, JD Edwards and Concur.

Contributed to the organization by processing bi-weekly domestic payroll using Workday in a one-person department, as well as generating and modifying payroll EIBs and reports in Workday. Acting as a payroll analyst/specialist in a semiconductor company, assisted in preparations of payroll accounting journals, accruals and reconciling payroll accounts, as well as doing quarterly tax reconciliations, year-end close and W2 processing. Some of the tasks were leading Workers’ Comp Audits and Tax Audits, as well as analyzing and auditing all employee payroll records for year-end processing (following mid-year software implementation).

Supported organizational goals and objectives by carrying out full cycle processing payroll processing of multi-state payroll. Process included but not limited to validations, reports, tax changes, and garnishments. Systems included ADP Workforce Now, UltiPro and Insperity. As a payroll specialist in an e-learning/education company, researched, resolved and responded to all employee inquiries, as well as developed and maintained payroll reports in all systems. Furthermore, analyzed, streamlined and improved payroll processes ensuring that all are SOX compliant, as well as led special projects as needed.

Is impacting your organization with a payroll specialist with work experience in internet, insurance and banking industries a current business consideration? Software knowledge consists of Workday, ADP Workforce Now, ADP PayForce, ADP Rapidpay and ADP Report Writer.

While employed in an internet company as a payroll specialist, performed Special Projects for the Accounting Team such as testing the database integration of Workday. Other duties were reconciling and auditing Payroll functions, reporting findings and providing remediation strategies. Also, performed in-house annual 401k audit, performed detailed analysis of plan contributions by payroll period, quarter and year, as well as quantified contribution variances for general ledger accrual postings. Additional responsibilities were reporting discrepancy findings to accounting management team along with resolution methods to limit and prevent future errors, as well as transmitting files to 401k provider for prior year correction to participant accounts. In addition, provided technical payroll support for ADP and Workday Payroll Systems, as well as provided payroll spec sheets for Workday Configuration.

Part of the job as a payroll specialist in an insurance company was to prepare CSV files for upload, import pay and employee data into ADP PayForce, as well as compile, organize and format data into a user-friendly, presentable format for audits. Some of the tasks were creating Excel templates/formulas for the business unit’s needs, as well as processing employee profile changes. Furthermore, performed manual checks and paid adjustment entries for payroll processing.

What contributions could a payroll specialist who worked in research, real estate and banking industries bring to your organization? Educational attainment is composed of Business Management and Sociology. Technical skills involve Workday, Oracle, Deltek, AS/400 A/R & A/P, Lawson, Horizon, Ceridian, JD Edwards and ADP.

Challenges like leading the Workday conversion, as well as being responsible for contributing to the design, set up and testing of Payroll processes in Workday were welcomed and successfully completed. Acting as payroll specialist in a research company, the position served as the department lead under the Payroll Supervisor, was responsible for the training, development and mentoring of new Payroll team members. Some of the tasks were updating and creating step by step Payroll procedures for all of the Payroll processes. Also, was responsible for reconciling the Payroll account, researching and fixing any differences found between Payroll and Accounting systems. Moreover, maintained/created multiple monthly metrics, tracked and reconciled payments to off-site assignment employees, as well as prepared tax spreadsheet for quarterly and year-end reconciliations. Moreover, prepared and uploaded journal entries into Oracle and processed bi-weekly payroll for 1600+ employees.

The job entailed doing semi-monthly, in-house payroll processing, for 5000+ employees, as well as processing daily tax reconciliations, semi-weekly tax deposits, and quarterly tax reports. As a payroll specialist in a real estate company, prepared quarterly and annual tax returns for 20+ FEINs. Furthermore, researched, prepared and processed any necessary adjustments to ensure taxes/taxable and excess wages amounts are accurate.

Would it be beneficial for your organization to employ a payroll specialist with experience working in aerospace/defense, retail and airline industries? Other credentials include Payroll Professional Certificate. Expertise in computer applications includes Workday Reports & View Only, SAP, JD Edwards, ADP and PeopleSoft. Areas of practice consist of Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Account Reconciliation, General Ledger Accruals/Adjustments, General Ledger Accounting, Month-End Close, Year-End Close, W-9 and W-2 processing, Job Costing Accounting and Journal Entries.

Serving in an aerospace/defense company as a payroll specialist, accessed view only on non-personal employee information and ran reports (Workday). Some of the tasks were auditing new hire each week using a new hire report, contacting appropriate personnel to correct information, as well as reviewing work in/live in states, making sure work location corresponds to correct company code, direct deposit set up, SSN# supplied, and PTO beginning balance. Also, used payroll register review bi-weekly new hire amount, as well as checked for Bonus and Housing allowance. Moreover, reconciled PTO payout for termed employees using 3 different reports. In addition, audited, reconciled and set up batches for Workday (EIBs).

As a payroll specialist in a retail company, updated employee direct deposit, tax withholdings, garnishment, child support, as well as responded and completed 1 & 2 answers to writs, and responded to child support. Furthermore, completed Excel worksheet after each payroll with the amounts deducted for each employee.