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enhanceHCMHCM Consultant & Project Manager
Nov. 2022Tacoma, Washington, United States
makeHRwork LLCFounder & Principal
Aug. 2020 - Sep. 2022Remote · RemotemakeHRwork was a consultancy focused on Human Resources and Payroll technology. I founded the company in 2020 after becoming frustrated with working for firms that didn't manage work in ways that made sense for those working directly with clients and didn't allow flexibility for consultants. I closed it in 2022 after major life changes that spurred me to reconsider what I value and want to do with my time. - Solo founder - started and ran consultancy, including strategic planning, decision-making, establishing policy, implementing systems and processes, marketing, sales, contracting, Accounting, Human Resources, Payroll, and management of up to 12 employees
- Vendor-side implementation consultant for UKG Ready clients
- Client-side implementation consultant for Ceridian Dayforce Private Equity client
- Client-side optimization projects for UKG Pro client
- My company was acknowledged by the Puget Sound Business Journal as the 22nd largest Black-owned business (by revenue) in Washington state in November 2021 and the 15th in November 2022
PayTechPrivate Equity Sr Consultant
Apr. 2019 - Sep. 2020Remote- Client-side implementation consultant for Private Equity client carveouts, leading fast-paced ADP and UltiPro implementation projects (go-live in 4 weeks to 4 months)
- Aggregated data for partner firm managing state and local tax jurisdiction registrations
- Short-term payroll processing after go-live
- One international project with responsibility for Brazil, France, Japan, and Lithuania payrolls (Celergo)
- Completed UltiPro Core HR/Payroll delivery partner certification
- Completed Ceridian Dayforce implementation partner certifications
FreelancingHuman Resources Consultant
Mar. 2019 - Apr. 2019- Modified all existing position descriptions for a senior housing and memory care management company
- Created position descriptions that didn't exist
- Prepared data for an FLSA classification audit to be completed by a third-party consulting firm
Sound PhysiciansHRIS Project Manager
Mar. 2017 - Mar. 2019Tacoma, Washington, United States- Implemented payroll system and developed processes for a new line of business
- Managed year-end audits and corrections for 70 entities, including an intensive audit and correction of immigration colleagues
- Acted as Payroll Project Manager and SME during implementation of UltiPro Enterprise
- Supported UltiPro end-users with payroll and time & attendance ongoing configuration and maintenance
- Designed automated clinical payroll process with integration between UltiPro and several other systems
- Assisted internal customers with automation, process optimization, reporting, and data projects
Robert Half Management ResourcesProject Consultant
Jul. 2016 - Mar. 2017Greater Seattle Area- Payroll Specialist at corporate headquarters of a retail organization
- Overhauled payroll process for a home health care company, reducing the process from 4 business days to 1
- Began above role at Sound Physicians in October 2016
Quanex Building Products CorporationTotal Rewards Specialist
Mar. 2014 - Jul. 2015Houston, Texas Area- Electronic data files and other information to carriers, third party administrators (TPAs), and broker for administration of medical, dental, vision, telehealth, life, disability, 401(k), pension, and employee stock purchase plans
- Primary contact for carriers and TPAs
- Investigate, resolve, and follow up on inquiries from carriers, TPAs, division HR contacts, and employees
- Reconcile and request remittance of weekly, semi-monthly, monthly, and quarterly premiums and administrative fees
- Maintain plan records
- Document and maintain administrative procedures
- Evaluate and revise processes to reduce cost and increase efficiency
- Create and deliver division benefit administration processes/procedures, and train division HR contacts
- Spearhead retirement plan audit and facilitate nondiscrimination testing and return of excess
- Assist with implementation of new benefit plans & programs
- Configure benefit plans in Paycom
- Spearhead carrier file setup initiative following Paycom implementation
AscendeSenior Associate - HR Consulting
Aug. 2011 - Nov. 2013Houston, Texas Area- Baseline assessments of clients' existing Payroll, Benefits, and HR management systems and processes
- Delivery of analysis and improvement plan
- Requests For Proposal (RFP) for new Payroll, Benefits, and HR management systems
- Analysis of RFP responses and guidance of client’s decision-making process
- Negotiation of cost and agreement terms for selected systems and services
- Project management of implementations for selected systems and services
- Project management of large multi-practice efforts to implement new Payroll, Benefit plans, and HR infrastructure and processes
- Subject Matter Expert on Payroll and Human Resources administrative processes, both internally and in a client-facing capacity
Cab Administrative Services IncEmployee Service Manager
Jun. 2009 - Aug. 2011Houston, Texas Area- Bi-weekly payroll processing
- Bi-weekly and on-demand reporting to managers, board of directors, and Accounting
- Recruiting and applicant tracking
- Pre-employment background check and drug testing, as well as random drug testing program
- New hire orientation
- Entry of new hire data and changes into HRIS
- Employee benefit plan administration, including 401(k) and COBRA
- HR consultant to management in all operations groups
- Development and delivery of management training
- Creation and maintenance of HR policies, procedures, forms, and documents
- Creation and maintenance of recordkeeping systems
- Vendor relationship management
ITSRxPayroll/Benefits Administrator
Apr. 2008 - Apr. 2009Houston, Texas Area- Full-cycle bi-weekly payroll for 100 employees
- Bi-weekly and on-demand reporting to managers, owners, and finance team
- Administration of employee benefit plans, including 401(k) and COBRA
- Setup and administration of HRIS, including timekeeping and payroll modules
- Assist in development of HR policies, procedures, forms, and documents
- Creation and maintenance of job descriptions for all positions
- Support of recruitment processes by posting available positions on internet job boards, screening applicant responses, conducting telephone interviews, and selecting candidates to interview with hiring manager
- New hire orientation
- Assist with employee relations, investigations, and terminations
- Maintenance of personnel records and employee identification badges
- Creation and maintenance of performance management program
- Tracking of employee credentials to keep current all required licenses and certifications
- Acknowledgment of employee personal and professional milestones
- Planning and hosting of company holiday party
Cenergy International ServicesPayroll/Benefits Administrator
May. 2007 - Apr. 2008Houston, Texas Area- Full-cycle bi-weekly payroll for 125 employees
- Administration of insurance plans, SIMPLE IRA, and COBRA
- Backup to Human Resource Manager
- Interface with billing department to ensure clients are billed properly
Landry's Restaurants IncHourly Payroll Processor
Aug. 2006 - Mar. 2007Houston, Texas AreaBi-weekly multi-cycle payroll for approximately 1200 employees per week
Paychex IncPayroll Specialist
Jul. 2005 - Aug. 2006Houston, Texas Area- Processed payroll and served as primary point of contact for 175-250 assigned client companies in various industries (up to 2500 employees per week)
- Assist with other clients as needed
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