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Bryon Iozzia
Guilford
Summary
A hands-on leader and Workday practitioner with 25+ years in progressive professional services and management, specializing in HR & Payroll Management. Proven expertise in driving quality delivery for complex, multi-service projects from business development through successful deployment. Possesses strong executive presence, guiding consulting teams and driving successful enterprise solutions. Seasoned Project Director adept at leading complex projects from conception to completion, utilizing strong strategic planning, coordinating cross-functional teams, and employing risk management to ensure on-time, budget-compliant delivery. Significant contributions to business growth via efficiency, cost reduction, and increased customer satisfaction.
Overview
34
years of professional experience
1
Certification
Work History
Workday
Project Director
05.2024 - Current
Job overview
- As the Project Sponsor, directly guide the portfolio and serve as the executive leadership escalation point to guarantee exceptional client satisfaction and project success.
- Steer project health with Engagement Managers and PMO, proactively managing and escalating critical risks through executive governance for resolution.
- Present strategic insights and deployment updates in monthly steering committee meetings with customer executives, demonstrating strong executive presence.
- Contribute to early-stage business development by providing Field Sales support for pipeline validating project scope, budget projections, and contract alignment.
- Serve in an Advisory role, guiding customer deployments with an emphasis on readiness for Post-Production Support and the development of effective risk mitigation strategies.
Workday
Principal Engagement Manager
05.2020 - 05.2024
Job overview
- Managed full lifecycle Workday implementation workstreams for Global Large Enterprise HCM and Financials deployments as the successful delivery leader.
- Oversaw project execution, including forecasting, budget management, timeline adherence, and proactive risk mitigation to ensure profitable and on-time delivery.
- Mentored and guided high-performing consulting teams of 10-34 through all phases of the deployment methodology.
- Executed deployment plans from discovery through testing (including performance testing) and deployment by collaborating with clients to define charters and robust project frameworks.
Workday
Senior Engagement Manager
09.2017 - 05.2020
Job overview
- Delivered Large Enterprise HCM deployments, consistently exceeding client satisfaction and key project objectives.
- Geographies: US, CAN, Mexico, APAC, EMEA
- Technical Environments: Workday HCM, Workday Financials, 3rd Party Payroll, Workday Extend, Prism, US, Canada, UK and Australia Payroll, People Analytics, Workforce Planning
ADP
Project Manager
01.2013 - 01.2017
Job overview
- Managed the full project lifecycle for professional services engagements, defining scope, schedule, and resource allocation.
- Led the implementation of over eight cross-functional payroll deployments for large enterprise clients (14,000 - 90,000 employees), guiding combined teams of 30-40+ resources.
- Oversaw all project milestones, actively managing risks, controlled changes, and reporting on project status.
ADP
Sr. Payroll Consultant
01.2006 - 01.2013
Job overview
- Served as a Functional SME and Lead for all payroll system configuration and delivery deliverables across over 30 clients spanning 6 years.
- Performed in-depth analysis to determine complex configuration requirements for payroll processing programs.
- Developed and maintained payroll system design and configuration, including general ledger and third-party vendor interfaces.
- Geographies (ADP): United States, Canada, Puerto Rico, Guam
- Technical Environments (ADP): ADP Enterprise, eTime, ADP Payroll
Thermo Fisher Scientific (Thermo Electron Corp)
Senior Payroll Systems Specialist
01.2004 - 01.2006
Job overview
- Centralized US payroll processing by developing a project plan that integrated an automated time collection system and optimized internal resource allocation.
- Standardized processing configuration, including earnings, deductions, and accumulator codes, across 42 distinct companies.
Hale and Dorr LLP
Senior Payroll Accountant
01.2003 - 01.2004
Job overview
- Managed a team of five payroll staff, overseeing accurate and on-time payroll processing.
Metropolitan Properties of America
Human Resource and Payroll Manager
01.2000 - 01.2003
Job overview
- Oversaw the entirety of HR, Payroll, and Benefits Management for a total of six separate companies.
United States Marine Corps
Sergeant (E5)
01.1992 - 01.1998
Job overview
- Served as a Non-Commissioned Officer in an administrative capacity, showcasing strong leadership and organizational skills.
- Stationed in the United States, including overseas rotations to Okinawa, Japan.
- US Military Veteran
- Service Achievements:
- Honorably Discharged from Active Duty
- Meritorious Promotion to Corporal
- Awarded the Good Conduct Medal and received numerous Certificates of Achievement
Education
Northeastern UniversityBoston, MA
Human Resource Management
01.2003
Skills
- AI/ML adoption strategy
- Effective communication
- Conflict resolution
- Customer service excellence
- Data-driven decision-making
- Executive presence
- Generative AI principles
- Influencing techniques
- Leadership skills
- Process automation with AI tools
- Project financial management
- Project management expertise
- Relationship management strategies
- Service delivery optimization
- Situational awareness skills
- Software implementation proficiency
- Time management techniques
- Work management strategies
- Critical thinking
- Problem solving
- Project management
- Budget management
- Scope management
- Professional demeanor
- Professionalism
Websites
Certification
- Workday HCM & Project Management Certificate
- Berkeley University: High Impact Leadership
Volunteer Experience
- Team Rubicon, 2001-Present, Greyshirt Volunteer, Provide hands-on disaster recovery support, including debris removal, home cleanup, hazard mitigation, and expedient home repair., Offer operational support to help communities rebuild and enhance long-term resilience, serving before, during, and after disasters.
- Yale New Haven Hospital, 2000-2024, Veteran Hospice Support, Provide companionship, emotional support, and practical help to terminally ill patients.
Systems Experience - Software Products
- Workday HCM
- Workday Financials
- Workforce Planning
- Salesforce
- JIRA
- Microsoft 365
- ADP Enterprise Payroll
- Peoplesoft
Timeline
Project Director
Workday
05.2024 - Current
Principal Engagement Manager
Workday
05.2020 - 05.2024
Senior Engagement Manager
Workday
09.2017 - 05.2020
Project Manager
ADP
01.2013 - 01.2017
Sr. Payroll Consultant
ADP
01.2006 - 01.2013
Senior Payroll Systems Specialist
Thermo Fisher Scientific (Thermo Electron Corp)
01.2004 - 01.2006
Senior Payroll Accountant
Hale and Dorr LLP
01.2003 - 01.2004
Human Resource and Payroll Manager
Metropolitan Properties of America
01.2000 - 01.2003
Sergeant (E5)
United States Marine Corps
01.1992 - 01.1998
Northeastern University
Human Resource Management