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DAVA JOHNSON
HRIS Manager
Wake Forest,NC
Summary
Well-qualified HRIS Manager with proven success in improving operations through the implementation of successful technological solutions. Highly proficient in building lasting relationships with key decision makers, customers and team members to further company goals. Ready to leverage training and experience to take on new professional challenges.
Overview
8
years of professional experience
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
American Council On EducationWashington, DC
People Operations, HRIS & Compensation Manager
2017 - Current (9 education.years_Label & 6 education.months_Label)
Job overview
- Improve and manage the internal operational processes for the People Team to include employee life cycle, payroll processing, benefits administration, compliance, HRIS and records management
- Partner with colleagues, external vendors and cross-functional teams to ensure the best possible employee experience
- Manage all employee benefit programs to include, health, ancillary plans, 403(b), voluntary benefits and time off policies as well as the annual open enrollment process, annual reportings, filings and audits
- Own the annual employee merit and bonus process to include eligibility, employee communication, HRIS entry and payroll review
- Lead and manage the technical aspects of UKG that align with the goals of the team and organization to include, the annual performance review process, maintenance of employee records, benefits, time and attendance, system configurations, and oversight of user and role accesses and experiences
- Delegate and review all approved changes to compensation, staffing and organizational changes by ensuring prompt communication to employees, accurate data entry in UKG, and coordination with payroll for timely semi- monthly payment
- Continuously analyze existing systems and databases and recommended enhancements to solve business needs
- Maintain human resources, benefits and payroll compliance with local, state and federal laws for approximately 21 states
- Collaborate with upper management to drive strategy and implement new processes
- Troubleshoot all HRIS issues and provides solutions and guidance to staff as needed
Patient-Centered Outcomes Research InstituteWashington, DC
Benefits Analyst
2015 - 2017 (2 education.years_Label)
Job overview
- Led successful implementation from Paychex to ADP Workforce Now
- Managed the overall administration, communication and compliance functions for PCORI's employee benefit plan
- Partnered with the recruiting team, the Director of Human Resources and hiring managers in proposing equitable and market-based salary offers to applicants
- Gathered data to assist a third-party vendor with the benchmarking process, resulting in updating internal salary ranges and paying salary increases/adjustments as needed
- Coordinated all annual salary increases and bonuses with the payroll team to ensure timely and accurate payment
- Observed strict procedures to maintain data and plan participant confidentiality
- Resolved issues and inquiries from plan participants regarding health and welfare benefits and deductions through telephone, email, and in-person interactions in easy to understand terms in order to educate each on available options
- Implemented open enrollment system to streamline benefits processes for employees
- Coordinated and conducted employee orientations to promote understanding of coverage and options
Education
Trinity UniversityWashington, DC
Bachelor of Science from Business Administration
2001 - 2003 (2 education.years_Label)
University Overview
- 3.5 GPA Cum Laude
- Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Member
Hampton UniversityHampton, VA
No Degree from Marketing
1999 - 2001 (2 education.years_Label)
Skills
Multitasking Abilities
Analytical and Critical Thinking
HRIS Configuration & Administration
Continuous Process Improvement
Solutions-Oriented
Organization and Time Management
Flexible and Adaptable
Complex problems analysis
Natural leader
Availability
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Timeline
People Operations, HRIS & Compensation Manager
American Council On Education
2017 - Current (9 education.years_Label & 6 education.months_Label)
Benefits Analyst
Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute
2015 - 2017 (2 education.years_Label)
Trinity University
Bachelor of Science from Business Administration
2001 - 2003 (2 education.years_Label)
Hampton University
No Degree from Marketing
1999 - 2001 (2 education.years_Label)