Ashton Studdard
Richmond,VA
Summary
Dynamic HR Analyst with a proven track record at Markel, specializing in Workday configuration and system testing. Excelled in enhancing HR solutions, leading over 100 projects at Alight Solutions with a keen eye for problem-solving and employee training. Demonstrates exceptional HRIS expertise and customer service, ensuring seamless HR operations and user support.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
HR Analyst
Markel
11.2023 - Current
- Oversee HR/Workday tickets submitted via ServiceNow.
- Triage HR tickets to appropriate teams, resolving Workday-specific issues.
- Monitor Markel’s Workday Learning inbox, and respond to questions from learners, managers, and content owners.
- Create digital and blended courses from intake forms, and manage attendance and enrollments in real time and retroactively each month for larger submissions using multiple Learning EIBs.
- Support the HR Solutions team by taking on requests for report building and maintenance within Workday.
- Conduct user acceptance testing for new integrations to guarantee a successful implementation.
- Create and maintain job aids for employees, managers, and HR partners.
Beer Ambassador
Hardywood Park Craft Brewery
08.2022 - 08.2024
- Utilize knowledge about beers, hand crafted cocktails, wines, cider and more to inform guests about all options
- Engage with guests and create an ongoing rapport with all regulars to ensure returning customers
Bartender
Bryant’s Cider
06.2022 - 10.2022
- Complete transactions and make ongoing updates on the Square terminal
- Responsible for entire bar when working a weekday shift, including opening and closing duties
Shift Lead/Beertender
Richbrau Brewing
02.2022 - 08.2022
- Responsible for bar service, bussing tables, food preparation and delivery, and training new employees
Workday Analyst – Compensation
Alight Solutions
07.2019 - 12.2021
- Implemented numerous annual compensation review processes, awarding merit, bonus, and stock for clients.
- Configured compensation plans (allowance, salary, severance, etc.) for multiple clients at once.
- Primary consultant for over 100 projects, leading product demos and client calls each week via Microsoft Teams.
Workday Analyst – Time and Absence
Alight Solutions
07.2019 - 12.2021
- Primary Consultant on a project to design and implement Time Off Plans and Leaves of Absence for a client’s Hungary branch.
- Collaborated on a team to create hundreds of absence plans for a Fortune 500 company with locations in over 50 countries.
- Used SharePoint, JIRA, and WebEx meetings to provide technical support to clients.
Associate Trainer
Panera Bread
06.2014 - 06.2018
- Worked as an extension of the management team to train new and current employees in over 10 positions in the café, including cashier/customer service, food runner, and barista
- Completed performance appraisals and gave constructive feedback to other employees
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Management - HR
Virginia Tech Pamplin College of Business
Blacksburg, VA05-2019
Bachelor of Science - Business Information Technology – Supply Chain Man
Virginia Tech Pamplin College of Business
Blacksburg, VA05-2019
Skills
- HRIS expertise
- Workday configuration
- System testing
- Issue resolution
- Microsoft Office
- Employee training
- Customer service
- Problem solving
Certification
Workday
- Time Tracking
- Absence
- HCM
- Core Compensation
- Advanced Compensation
Cicerone Certified Beer Server
Timeline
HR Analyst
Markel
11.2023 - Current
Beer Ambassador
Hardywood Park Craft Brewery
08.2022 - 08.2024
Bartender
Bryant’s Cider
06.2022 - 10.2022
Shift Lead/Beertender
Richbrau Brewing
02.2022 - 08.2022
Workday Analyst – Compensation
Alight Solutions
07.2019 - 12.2021
Workday Analyst – Time and Absence
Alight Solutions
07.2019 - 12.2021
Associate Trainer
Panera Bread
06.2014 - 06.2018
Bachelor of Science - Business Management - HR
Virginia Tech Pamplin College of Business
Bachelor of Science - Business Information Technology – Supply Chain Man
Virginia Tech Pamplin College of Business
Similar Profiles
Amy KellyAmy Kelly
Senior Marketing Specialist at MarkelSenior Marketing Specialist at Markel
Julie SissonJulie Sisson
Underwriting Support Specialist at MarkelUnderwriting Support Specialist at Markel
Robert GarzaRobert Garza
Digital Marketing Specialist at MarkelDigital Marketing Specialist at Markel