Ellen English
North Myrtle Beach,SC
Summary
Strategic HRIS Analyst skilled in leading HR program implementations, data analytics, and system optimization. Expertise in developing HR tech roadmaps and automating workflows while collaborating with cross-functional teams. Focused on enhancing business operations through data-driven technology solutions and ensuring compliance in fast-paced environments.
Overview
4
4
years of post-secondary education
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
HRIS Analyst
Paymentus
Charlotte, NC
05.2025 - Current
- HRIS Strategy & Leadership: Developed and executed the organization's comprehensive HRIS strategy, evaluating current system capabilities and driving technology roadmaps to align with enterprise business objectives.
- System Implementation & Automation: Managed UKG, LinkedIn ATS integration for recruiting, and automated performance review systems to optimize talent lifecycles.
- Project Management & Process Optimization: Led key HR transformation projects, including designing a promotion workflow utilizing Smartsheet, a Return-to-Office tracking system, and an Employee Engagement Platform rollout.
- Advanced Analytics & Reporting: Built custom reporting models supporting PTO functionality, compensation review, and finance analytics, enabling data-driven decisions.
- Vendor Management & RFPs: Primary point of contact for HR technology and external audits; prepared Request for Proposal (RFP) evaluation for HRIS.
- Compliance & HRBP Enablement: Enforced system compliance via regular auditing; provided advanced analytics to power the HR Business Partner (HRBP) model. Completed AI Training Certification to apply modern AI capabilities to HR workflows.
Senior HR Generalist
Paymentus
Charlotte, NC
06.2022 - 05.2025
- Strategic Business Partnership: Cultivated relationships with key business leaders to align HR policies with organizational strategy and operational targets, enhancing overall workforce alignment.
- Benefits System Administration: Directed Open Enrollment strategy and system configuration, automating communications and auditing file feeds, ensuring accurate benefit delivery to employees.
- System Data Governance: Leveraged UKG for custom report writing and audit control, enhancing LOA process efficiency and ensuring compliance with statutory reporting requirements (CA Pay Data, EEO-1).
- System Data Governance: Leveraged UKG for robust custom report writing, audit control, LOA process revamps, and statutory reporting (CA Pay Data, EEO-1).
HR Business Partner
Eclipse Automation Southeast, LLC
Rock Hill, SC
10.2021 - 05.2022
- PEO Transition & HRIS Rollout: Played an integral role in transitioning US operations away from a PEO to an in-house structure, assisting in implementing and integrating a new HRIS.
- Process Architecture: Designed and deployed US-specific HR processes, benefits configurations, and compliance policies in alignment with federal, state, and local legislation.
- Operations Support: Managed FMLA, STD, LTD leave processes, workers' compensation, and end-to-end employee onboarding.
People & Culture Regional Partner
3D Systems, Inc.
Rock Hill, SC
02.2019 - 10.2021
- Multi-Region Operations: Managed HR operations across 36 states and Latin America, driving recruitment, leadership coaching, and employee relations investigations with strict confidentiality and integrity.
- M&A Integration: Served as key HR liaison compiling essential personnel data for corporate divestiture and acquisition projects.
- Served as central HR contact, facilitating collaboration on personnel matters., compiling essential personnel data for corporate divestiture and acquisition projects.
Human Resource Specialist & HR Co-Op
Meritor, Inc.
York, SC
01.2017 - 10.2018
- Generated workforce reports and adjusted employment records using Kronos and PeopleSoft, ensuring compliance with affirmative action guidelines.
- Executed sourcing through Taleo and Indeed, streamlined onboarding processes, and developed attendance tracking tools in Excel to improve new hire integration.
Education
B.S. - Business Administration, Human Resource Management, Economics
Winthrop University
Rock Hill, SC 08.2014 - 05.2018
Semester Study Abroad Program
Dublin Business School
08.2016 - 12.2016
Skills
- HRIS strategy
- HRIS Project Management
- HR Project Management
- Process optimization
- System Integration
- UKG
- ATS integration
- Smartsheet Process Automation
- Reporting Analytics
- MS Office 365 & Teams Admin
- MS Excel Proficient
Core Competencies
UKG (Kronos / Ultimate), Oracle Fusion & PeopleSoft, Taleo & LinkedIn ATS Integration, Smartsheet Process Automation, Advanced Reporting & Analytics, MS Office 365 & Teams Admin, HRIS Strategy & Tech Roadmaps, System Implementation & Integration, Full Lifecycle Project Management, Process Automation & Optimization, Vendor Selection & RFP Preparation, PEO to In-House HR Migration, Fast-Paced Environment Agility, Cross-Functional Team Player, Executive & HRBP Strategic Alignment, Audit & Government Compliance, Change & Leave Management
Timeline
HRIS Analyst
Paymentus
05.2025 - Current
Senior HR Generalist
Paymentus
06.2022 - 05.2025
HR Business Partner
Eclipse Automation Southeast, LLC
10.2021 - 05.2022
People & Culture Regional Partner
3D Systems, Inc.
02.2019 - 10.2021
Human Resource Specialist & HR Co-Op
Meritor, Inc.
01.2017 - 10.2018
Semester Study Abroad Program
Dublin Business School
08.2016 - 12.2016
B.S. - Business Administration, Human Resource Management, Economics
Winthrop University
08.2014 - 05.2018