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George Koh

Guilderland,NY

Summary

Commercially minded Human Resources IT professional who enjoys working on strategic initiatives that bring value to the company as well as its employees. Enjoy utilizing self-developed technical skills and natural curiosity to aid in all phases of projects to drive towards successful execution. Recognized for honest and can-do interactions within a team and for willingness to dive in, own and understand the unknown.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience

Work History

PeopleSoft Payroll/Benefits Design Architect

General Electric
01.2015 - Current

Worked on small, dedicated team with no prior knowledge of Canadian laws and payroll practices to build GE Canada Pay & Benefits services into PeopleSoft infrastructure supported by both US and Canadian resources.

Leverage expertise to drive continuous improvements and execute on business objectives in the areas of health benefits, pension and savings.


  • Canada Pension Split
  • Canada Pension Freeze
  • Workday Implementations for GE Healthcare, GE Aerospace & GE Vernova

Affiliate Design Architect

General Electric
02.2011 - 12.2014

Co-developed architecture within GE's PeopleSoft application that enabled Global Operations organization to extend payroll services to businesses that had previously utilized external vendors.

This opportunity has led to transitioning of 8 affiliate businesses, creation of team dedicated to improving quality, cost, compliance and depth of expertise needed to service these businesses and to better oversight for Company.

Payroll Specialist

General Electric
02.2008 - 01.2011

With no prior PeopleSoft Payroll processing experience, learned delivered PeopleSoft Payroll and GE's application of this functionality while leading initiatives to enhance functionality and strive for simplification.

PeopleSoft HR Consultant

CedarCrestone
11.2000 - 01.2008

Enhanced knowledge of delivered application while providing consulting services to implement or upgrade PeopleSoft for four New York state agencies: NYS Thruway Authority, NYS Office of State Comptroller, NYS Teacher's Retirement and NYS Unified Court System.

PeopleSoft Team Leader

Training & Education Associates
09.1997 - 11.2000

With no prior knowledge of PeopleSoft, Query or databases, developed knowledge and expertise in these areas as a contractor for GE Capital. Within one year, promoted to PeopleSoft Helpdesk Leader.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Political Science

University of Rochester
Rochester, NY

Skills

  • Requirements Gathering
  • Multiple Resource Facilitation
  • Design & Execution
  • Mentoring

Volunteer Experience

  • Tutor, Wizard's Wardrobe, 2023 to Present
  • Board Member, March of Dimes, 2014 to 2020
  • President, Albany Tennis Club, 2014 to 2018
  • Board Member, Albany Tennis Club, 2012 to 2013
  • League Coordinator, USTA, 2012 to 2018

Timeline

PeopleSoft Payroll/Benefits Design Architect

General Electric
01.2015 - Current

Affiliate Design Architect

General Electric
02.2011 - 12.2014

Payroll Specialist

General Electric
02.2008 - 01.2011

PeopleSoft HR Consultant

CedarCrestone
11.2000 - 01.2008

PeopleSoft Team Leader

Training & Education Associates
09.1997 - 11.2000

Bachelor of Arts - Political Science

University of Rochester
George Koh