Below are the 4 HR Business Partners, 4 Payroll Specialists & 4 Benefits Specialists with Workday & other systems experience. The Thor Group® provides payroll specialist or benefits specialist with your industry, Workday software and other systems experience industry on a consulting, contracting or direct hire basis.

Could your organization use a human resources (HR) business partner who is proficient in Workday HCM, SAP and Oracle with experience in education and transportation industries? Technical proficiencies cover Workday HCM, SAP, HRIS, Oracle, Taleo, Banner, PeopleNet, Access, Paychex and ADP. Educational background includes Bachelor’s in Business Administration and MBA in Business Analytics.

Some impact accomplishments of this HR business partner involved assisting in the design, development, testing and implementation of the new HCM system (Workday), as well as creating Workday reports for departments and management per pay period (quarterly, monthly) for various needs. Primary tasks included building strong relationships with all levels of management working within a matrix organizational structure. Also done was applying the fundamental theories/ practices of adult learning and organizational performance improvement in order to plan, implement, deliver, and evaluate training programs or employee development initiatives focused on departmental needs. Assistance was provided in determining the appropriate classification for new or modified positions within departments or agencies by reviewing the duties/ responsibilities assigned to the position and verifying the appropriate level of education and experience required for performance of assigned duties.

Part of the contributions involved ensuring that all phases of recruitment or selection complied with applicable federal, state, local laws, regulations, guidelines and rules. Challenges like performing a variety of routine analytical, technical, and administrative human resources functions, as well as interpreting or explaining human resources laws, policies, rules, and procedures to employees, supervisors, and managers regarding human resources matters were successfully completed on a regular basis. Partnering with hiring managers to create a strategic recruitment plan for sourcing candidates was also completed.

Can employing a senior human resources (HR) business partner from a health system and a medical diagnostic facility have a positive impact on your organization? Computer background includes the use of Workday HCM, Taleo, PeopleSoft, ADP, BrassRing, Oracle, JDE, Google Docs, Ceridian, Bullhorn, Survey Monkey, Microsoft Lync, UltiPro, SAP, PrismHR, Salesforce, Deltek Costpoint, and iCIMS. The professional graduated with B.Sc. degree/Business Administration & Human Resource Management.

Responsibilities of this senior HR business partner involved serving as the primary HR communications conduit for corporate and providing as well as executing human resources practices to support and improve the daily operations of multiple sites that included corporate, palliative care, pharmacy, IT, staffing and HSS with projects, compliance, ethics compliance/ and special projects as deemed by stakeholders. The job called for conducting heavy volume FMLA cases and LOA cases, working the CIGNA and benefits manager as well as safety manager supporting workers’ compensation as a backup for the HR service center. The individual was responsible for informing employees of their eligibility for types of leave and drafted paperwork.

Key concerns were instructing employee on RTW requirements and working with their manager to assure accommodations if any were met, working with payroll to re-instate PTO for employees and track time- attendance. Part of the job was serving as assistant for talent acquisitions to establish strategy for training of business partners, as well as doing project/program management activities for various HR initiatives. This included performance management, promotion processes, compensation programs, enhancement of employee satisfaction scores, rewards & recognition programs with help of Workday.

How can your organization gain an advantage with the help of a senior human resources (HR) business partner who is adept in Workday HCM with background working in food services and supply chain industries? Technical competencies involve Workday HCM, SAP, PeopleSoft, Taleo Systems, and Salesforce. Educational attainment includes Bachelor’s in Business Administration and CEBS (Certified Employee Benefits Specialist).

Main functions of this senior HR business partner included performing fit/gap analysis to assess business needs against product functionality, as well as suggesting and designing product configuration approaches based on business process and/or best practices. Data was converted from source systems into Workday. Configuring recruiting and HCM modules was done to meet business requirements and design specifications. Testing, delivering and supporting the configured product were all part of the duties competently performed on an ongoing basis. This individual facilitated knowledge transfer and educated clients on operating SaaS solutions. Collaborating with senior leadership and internal business partners to establish consistent HR practices/ processes was also completed. The job covered consistently providing complete communication of project information to/ from stakeholders and project team.

Skills brought to the table consisted of tracking issues/ project deliverables and driving tasks to completion. Duties involved developing and managing the budget for assigned projects, monitoring project progress and adjusting resources/ priorities accordingly. Tasks involved developing and implementing recommendations for re-engineering and/or improvements to process, policy, or procedure. Brainstorming, planning and status meetings were facilitated. Leadership management and development were carried out; 10 consultants were managed for implementation project in Workday.

Does an HR IT business partner who is knowledgeable in Workday HCM, Workday Talent and SAP with experience in chemical, accounting and education industries pique your interest? Technical knowledge includes Workday (HCM, Talent, & Recruiting), SAP (HCM & BI) and SharePoint. Educational background includes Master’s Degree in Human Resource Management (MsHRM), Bachelor’s Degree in Education and Associate’s Degree in Education. This individual obtained Workday SaaS Certification, Talent Certification, Recruiting Certification and Workday HCM Certification.

One of the major responsibilities of this HR IT business partner included serving as the functional leader and SME during Workday HR system implementations to ensure seamless integration of business content, processes, and procedures in support of corporate goals in managing comprehensive HR systems. The company was guided through design and application of HR modules in all areas including Core HCM, Benefits, Self-Service, Onboarding, Recruiting, 3rd Party Integration, Compensation, Talent Management, Time Tracking and Security. This individual co-project managed the WD implementation, defined project objectives, as well as handled planning, requirements gathering, schedules, configuration, testing, process, and user documentation including communication materials on HR system implementation, and rollout. This initiative involved the facilitation of HR technology training for corporate and field HR personnel.

Other duties involved effectively prioritizing, managing time, and mastering the organizational skills necessary to supervise multiple projects, appropriately distribute workload, plan resources to meet deadlines and goals as well as to respond to day-to-day functional needs. The job covered providing advice on and reviewing with company stakeholders, existing procedures and processes. Business requirements were authenticated in order to facilitate process development and solutions were suggested based on improving data accuracy and eliminating redundant or manual process.

Would it be beneficial for your organization to employ a sr. payroll specialist with experience working in financial services, staffing and aerospace/defense industries? Software skills involve Workday, Kronos, Lotus Notes, PeopleSoft, ADP and Ceridian.

Serving in a financial services company as a sr. payroll specialist, processed bi-weekly payroll for 6,500 employees in multi-states using Workday and ADP Workforce Now. Some of the tasks were running daily integration files in Workday to import employee changes into ADP, as well as comparing data between Workday and ADP through various validation reports using VLOOKUP to ensure both systems were in sync prior to payroll transmittal. Part of the job was to partner with the Finance team to resolve any payroll discrepancies in the general ledger. In addition, created and distributed various post payroll reports to the Finance and Benefit teams, as well as responsible for monthly BLS and JOLTS reporting. Moreover, processed manual checks as needed for terminations in compliance with state rules and regulations, as well as reviewed and processed garnishments, liens, levies and child support orders in compliance with Federal and State agencies. Monitored and tracked ADP’s uncashed checks report and notified the impacted employees.

As a payroll administrator, processed bi-weekly payroll for 2,700 employees in multi-states for TUSA and US Subsidiaries using Workday and ADP. In addition, processed time worked from various time keeping data sources such as: NOVAtime, Datamatics and Legiant.

Would a detail-oriented sr. payroll specialist with work experience in telecommunications and manufacturing industries fit in your organization? Educational background is composed of Business Management/Human Resources. Software expertise consists of Workday, Kronos, ADP Enterprise and ADP E-Time. Areas of expertise involve Policy Enforcement, System Conversions, Project Management, Hiring & Interviewing, Regulatory Compliance, Test Case Development, Process Implementation as well as Onboarding & Processing.

Some accomplishments included leveraging extensive experience in a wide range of payroll software, such as ADP Enterprise, ADP E-Time, Kronos, and Workday, to process multistate payroll for 12,400 hourly, salary, and piece rate employees. While employed as a sr. payroll specialist, resolved any problems employees are having while using Kronos by performing root cause analysis, as well as maintained a comprehensive knowledge of payroll policies and guidelines to process unemployment claims. Part of the job was to act as a subject matter expert on all local, state, and federal laws/regulations to ensure constant compliance.

Shared expertise by working cross-functionally with other departments while simultaneously handling subpoenas, garnishments, and employment verifications. Also, conducted thorough research into direct deposit reversals and stop payments. Moreover, utilized top-notch attention to detail while auditing weekly payroll reports to verify accuracy and completeness. Furthermore, capably performed wage reconciliations, workers comp. claims, and unemployment claims according to policy.

How can a payroll specialist who worked in logistics, insurance and retail industries help your organization? Educational attainment is composed of Associate’s Degree in Computer Information Systems and Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration. Technical skills involve Workday, PeopleSoft, PRISM, BlueZone, Maxima Advantage and Pipkins.

Working with challenging issues such as assisting managers and senior managers with documenting and reporting of time worked, payroll and maintaining calendars for over 120 employees using Workday have vetted this specialist’s work experience. As a payroll specialist in a logistics company, entered Payroll for remote customer service reps using Workday, as well as performed research and documents findings in support of resolving department issues/problems utilizing various systems. Other duties were entering data and maintaining databases including but not limited to: time off calendars, corporate and departmental continuous service lists, scheduling and managing software. This specialist assisted with network/processes as needed, as well as accepted customer inbound calls and fax inquiries, and responded as appropriate.

With a “can do approach” in the area of accepting presidential calls and transfers calls to the presidential office have been career objectives. Also, copied, distributed and filed work schedules, memos, job aids, reports and other distributions to management, staff and employees. Furthermore, accessed and edited SharePoint sharing site, as well as processed Equipment Orders regularly.

Would hiring a sr. payroll specialist with experience in mass media, audio-visual services and real estate industries help meet the needs of your organization? Technical skillset involves Workday Workforce Automation & Payroll systems, PeopleSoft Payroll & AP systems, ADP PayForce, ADP Enterprise eTime and Workday Time Tracking.

Acting as a sr. payroll specialist, assisted with implementation/roll out of Workday Payroll, as well as did parallel testing with PeopleSoft/Workday. Other duties were analyzing and participating in the quarter-end and year-end processes including W2s and W2-Cs, as well as assisting in writing process and procedures for the Payroll department. Also, worked on multi-state, multi-company (FEINs) payrolls, maintained centralized Email box for the Payroll Group, as well as acted as point of contact for the Canadian payroll being done by 3rd party (Ceridian).

While working as a payroll specialist, audited in compliance with SOX, requiring running reports, exporting to excel, utilizing VLOOKUPS and PIVOT Tables. Some of the tasks were creating testing scenarios, validating data results/parallel testing, as well as documenting results. Furthermore, processed bi-weekly payrolls in a timely and accurate manner, adhering to wage and hour laws, including Union contracts for full time & part time employees. Additionally, worked on high volume payroll consisting of approximately 4500 employees with approx. 15-20 million in gross wages bi-weekly, with an accuracy rate of <.1%.

Would hiring a benefits specialist with experience working in consumer goods, automotive and legal services industries help meet the needs of your organization? Software/computer knowledge consists of Workday, ADP TimeSaver and AS/400 (iSeries).

Acting as a benefits specialist, led, planned and prioritized all aspects related to benefit design and administration for approximately 2,500 employees across 160 locations in 34 states using Workday, a cloud based Human Capital Management solution. Some of the tasks were collaborating with Chief Administrative Officer and Benefit Vendors to finalize benefit plan design and plan company-wide roll out of changes, updates, communications, and open enrollment. Also, managed and maintained Leave of Absence Programs including ensuring full compliance with federal or state requirements, distribution of employee notifications, and partnering with vendors. Moreover, acted as escalation liaison between employees and insurance carriers to resolve problems or clarify benefits. This specialist developed content, determined delivery method and facilitated benefit training sessions to support open enrollment, new hire, qualifying events, leave of absence and Employee Self-Service events.

While working as a human resources generalist, successfully teamed up with HR and Payroll colleagues to implement Workday, a cloud based Human Capital Management solution (HRIS) within a 6-month timeframe. Furthermore, designated as a member of the Workday Helpdesk “SWAT” team to provide immediate solutions, responses and support to end users in the first 4 weeks following go-live date.

Could the future success of your organization be helped by this benefits specialist with work experience in distribution, publishing and insurance industries? Professional credentials involve Human Resources Management Certificate. Technical expertise consists of Workday, Total HR, Report Writer, SAP, OpenHire ATS, Equifax and ACAMP.

Contributed to the organization by serving as Subject Matter Expert for Workday benefits administration for HR and HR Shared Services team, working closely with Workday HRIS team to resolve Workday system issues, testing benefit and compensation events. As a benefits specialist, created Workday training documentation, FAQs, reference guides for HR and employees, as well as monitored weekly Workday/vendor integration files and identified issues, working with vendor/HRIS as necessary. In addition, managed all day-to-day activities regarding the Health & Welfare Benefit Plans for 5700 employees, as well as prepared New Hire Orientation material and presentations.

The job entailed reviewing and preparing monthly, quarterly, semi- annual and annual benefit invoices and reports for Health & Welfare Benefit Plans. Moreover, used discretionary judgment in the review of rejected or pended claims and solely coordinated their resolution to the satisfaction of employee/subscriber. Furthermore, coordinated various benefit data requirements with HRIS, as well as conducted data audits between HRIS, vendors and payroll to ensure data integrity.

Is impacting your organization with a benefits specialist who worked in insurance, construction and staffing industries a current business consideration? Educational attainment is composed of Bachelor of Science in Human Resources Management. Software skills involve Workday, PeopleSoft, ADP, Kronos, SOS & SOS Reports as well as Timberline.

While employed as a benefits specialist, prepared data transfer of all employee benefit information, and uploaded to new system (Workday), as well as validated and tested data to ensure accuracy of coverage and demographic data. Prepared employee new hire communication for benefits enrollment, and prepared EIBs for manual uploads. Some of the tasks were preparing and monitoring/running reports for new hires and benefits changes, preparing vendor files, making changes to deductions, as well as presenting to new hire groups (local, and travel to NY offices). Also, processed changes in HRIS system, answered employee questions about benefits, and life events, as well as collected documentation and processed new hire events.

Part of the job as a benefits specialist was to update rates, ensure payroll calendar is in place, create Intranet notifications, open enrollment packets, conduct open enrollment meetings and prepare vendor file for new plan year. Furthermore, created and implemented new wellness initiatives for company, as well as coordinated corporate challenges, and Workforce Team Challenge at 5 company locations.

What contributions could a HRIS/benefits specialist with experience working in research, software and retail industries bring to your organization? Educational attainment is composed of Bachelor of Science in Business Management and Master of Science in Human Resources Management. Software knowledge consists of Workday HCM and ADP. This professional designed a global Workday Knowledge Base site as the centralized location for Workday training materials and information.

Challenges like acting as a key contributor in the implementation of Workday HCM, Time & Absence and Compensation were welcomed and successfully completed on a regular basis. Serving as an HRIS specialist/benefits specialist, acted as a subject matter expert (SME) to define HR business processes, as well as participated in end-to-end user and vendor integration testing to ensure that system functioned and was free of errors. Other duties were auditing employee ADP records to ensure accurate history data transitioned to employee records in Workday, as well as managed company’s 1st Workday Open Enrollment.

Shared skills by providing subject matter expertise in design sessions with Workday consultants to ensure that employee benefit plans, business processes and eligibility rules were created and functioning without error. Also, was responsible for ensuring accurate record keeping of business processes and employee records in Workday HCM. Furthermore, functioned as lead analyst responsible for HRIS Workday support, assisting HR team members from United States, Canada, United Kingdom, and India on all HCM Tier 1 issues. In addition, reconciled and processed vendor invoices in a timely manner with Workday.