BRANDIE TURNER
Houston
Summary
Results-driven Implementation Specialist and Business Analyst known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Specialize in system integration, workflow optimization, and user training to ensure seamless software implementation processes. Excel in communication, problem-solving, and adaptability, leveraging these soft skills to meet diverse client needs and navigate complex projects with ease.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Implementation Specialist
Alliance HCM
Shenandoah
01.2025 - 01.2026
- Set up and launched Alliance HCM systems for new clients
- Worked with clients to understand their needs and tailor system setup
- Imported employee and payroll data accurately into the system
- Tested payroll and fixed issues before go-live
- Trained clients on how to use payroll, HR, and timekeeping tools
- Acted as the main contact to guide clients through implementation
- Partnered with internal teams to resolve setup and payroll issues
- Provided support after launch to ensure everything ran smoothly
HR Analyst II
CEVA LOGISTICS
Houston
12.2017 - 11.2023
- Managed the personnel transactions within the following HR systems: Kronos UKG Dimensions, Successfactors, Dayforce, ADP, and SAP GUI
- Managed transactions such as new hires, job changes, headcount analysis, performance review processes, compensation review processes, terminations, and employee statistics for reporting
- Participated in the development of new improved business processes and procedures
- Developed weekly and monthly metrics and submitted reports to management and stakeholders
- Audit HR database for errors affecting benefits, Payroll and all other areas including employee information
- Create custom and ad hoc reports as requested by internal and external customers
- Assisted with training end users by providing documentation guides and testing templates
- Created standard of procedures manual for HR team including over 20 HR procedures
HR GENERALIST
RANDSTAD
Houston
05.2017 - 06.2018
- Provided information for HR audits by preparing reports and gathering data as requested by management
- Responsible for maintaining job descriptions for all positions; revising and updating as required
- Provided human resources consultation and guidance to multiple business unit managers
- Responsible for on-boarding new employees, conducting new hire orientation and entering employee information into appropriate payroll and benefits systems
- Monitor, update and input time using Kronos
- Prepared sales and financial reports for senior management team
- Analyzed operating results, explanation of variances, trend and year to date reporting
- Prepared revenue accrual and calculated incremental revenue
- Communicated results and corresponded with improvement recommendations to Vice President and executive team members, following up to influence implementation of action plans enhancing business results
Substitute Teacher
ALDINE ISD
Houston
08.2014 - 05.2017
- Assumed duties of the regular District/School classroom teacher promptly and in accordance with school rules.
- Implemented existing lesson plans in a manner that ensures the integrity of academic time and motivates students to learn and participate.
- Instructed students regarding a variety of classroom topics/courses of instruction, as determined by the School/District lesson plan.
- Assigned reasonable tasks and homework to students in accordance with the School/District lesson plans.
Business Manager/HR
Lake Jackson Healthcare
Houston
10.2014 - 12.2016
- Maintained Vacation and Sick hours Data and set up approval process for available employees.
- Maintained Medicaid applications and renewals
- Managed regional Accounts Receivables & Accounts Payable and updated accounting errors as needed.
- Maintained Employee Personnel files and adding updated information to said files, along with transferring them to Terminated files when needed.
- Assisted with managing and acquiring proof of employee completion for Annual Trainings and Performance Evaluations.
- Maintained Employee Renewal SpreadSheet (to include Driver License, CPR, Liability Insurance, Training and Certifications.
- Completed Criminal Background/Licensure Verification
Human Resource Manager
Highland Park Care Center
Houston
08.2012 - 09.2014
- Submitted Bi-Weekly payroll for over 60 employees.
- Responsible and accountable for the coordinated management of multiple related projects directed toward business and other organizational objectives
- Led project initiatives using Agile Methodologies
- Assisted product owner in user story creation and product backlog grooming
- Worked with change management and transition teams to implement training and integrated legacy systems with new systems and processes
- Run weekly status for management and stakeholders
- Identified potential people-side risks and anticipated points of resistance and developed specific plans to mitigate or address concerns.
Education
Bachelor of Science -
University of Houston-Downtown
Houston, TXSkills
- Kronos/UKG
- ADP
- Ceridian
- System implementation
- SharePoint
- Allpay
- New Hire orientation
- JD Edwards
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Payroll administration
- Data migration
- HR information systems
- Quality assurance
- Client relations
- Project management
- JavaScript programming
Affiliations
International Institutes of Business Analysis (IIBA)
Certification
Business Process & Modelling Analysis
Experience
10+ years of experience in project management, 2+ years of hands-on experience in software development, 5+ years of leading teams in agile/scrum methodologies
Timeline
Implementation Specialist
Alliance HCM
01.2025 - 01.2026
HR Analyst II
CEVA LOGISTICS
12.2017 - 11.2023
HR GENERALIST
RANDSTAD
05.2017 - 06.2018
Business Manager/HR
Lake Jackson Healthcare
10.2014 - 12.2016
Substitute Teacher
ALDINE ISD
08.2014 - 05.2017
Human Resource Manager
Highland Park Care Center
08.2012 - 09.2014
Bachelor of Science -
University of Houston-Downtown