Helena D. Berry
Chicago,IL
Summary
Dedicated HR Systems professional eager to create and implement successful strategies to improve organizational efficiency. Adept at delivering successful initiatives through solid project management, in-depth product or systems knowledge, excellent communication, and analytical skills. Possesses a strong passion for storytelling, adeptly integrating this skill within product management to craft narratives that resonate with users and align with strategic goals, ensuring product developments are both technically sound and user-centric.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Workday M&A Integration Product Manager, Contract
TD Bank, Cowen
2023.08 - Current
- Advised clients on integration needs and served as the go-to expert for Workday HCM during the post-merger integration of two Workday tenants.
- Designed and implemented new system security configuration to safeguard data integrity and privacy.
- Led end-to-end testing phase during integration deployment, ensuring thorough evaluation and validation of integrated systems.
- Managed ad hoc HRIS requests, promptly addressing and configuring systems to meet the client’s evolving needs.
- Conducted in-depth analysis of integration requirements, identifying gaps, and risks, and proposing effective solutions to ensure a seamless transition.
- Collaborated closely with HR and other stakeholders to maintain data integrity throughout the integration project, fostering cross-functional cooperation.
- Worked alongside Finance consultants to address cross-functional dependencies between HR and Finance, ensuring a cohesive approach.
- Documented user stories, specifications, and product features into detailed work orders to communicate across teams and build mandatory requirements.
- Developed product documentation to communicate upcoming features and products to internal teams.
- Thrived in a fast-paced, highly-adept team to develop and prioritize product features and build a product roadmap.
Senior HRIS Manager
Model N
2021.11 - 2023.05
- Developed a strategic HR system plan to optimize configurations and build a solid foundation to support our business growth with scalability, optimal leveraging of systems automation, streamlining processes, and delivering a great user experience in mind
- Managed the configuration and implementation of Workday, with a successful implementation timeline of 6 months, and reduced manual documentation time by 50%
- Design work plans for large complex global engagements, owning risk, budget, resources, vendors, and internal client relationships
- Identify, evaluate, and make recommendations regarding enhancements to optimize system functionality and effectiveness, including impact(s) on other related processes and systems
- Coordinated data flow between legacy systems, automation applications, and other enterprise systems, resulting in a 15% increase in data entry accuracy
- Conducted user training and education for employees and managers regarding changes and enhancements to the organization's HRIS system, resulting in a 30% decrease in requests for assistance tickets
- Generated custom dashboards and reports to measure data accuracy, trends, and productivity
- Collaborate with the People Leadership team and other functional departments to understand, research, and resolve business needs
- Ensure smooth ongoing functionality of third-party systems integrations (i.e., ADP, E-verify, Achievers, Culture Amp, OKTA, etc.)
- Provided support to HR and Finance teams in troubleshooting HRIS issues while maintaining data integrity and security of employee records
- Identify, test, and resolve system or process issues in collaboration with IT support
- Architected a ticketing and project tracking system via SharePoint
Senior Consultant
TopBloc
2021.02 - 2021.11
- Led Workday payroll processing implementations that included time and attendance and labor cost tracking systems resulting in client workforce cost reduction and streamlined processes improving productivity
- Configured changes based on client requirements
- Ensured a successful implementation launch and client readiness
- Supported post-payroll activities like posting, bank transfers, and paychecks in Workday
- Created and customized payroll and regulatory reports and dashboards
- Provided support for year-end reporting and other year-end activities
- Identified strategies, risks, options, recommended approaches, and mitigations to meet client/functional requirements
- Led, mentored, counseled, and trained the project support team
- Advised HCM solutions to ensure that all work streams are cohesive and cross-functional impacts are considered and mitigated
- Counseled clients on Workday methodology and led payroll and HR best practices
- Demonstrated design options through the use of prototyping
Consultant II, Workday Payroll
TopBloc
2020.08 - 2021.02
- Managed the full-cycle Workday Implementation cycle (plan, architect, testing, deployment, and post-production hyper care)
- Recommend configuration changes to match Workday's best practices to utilize the system's full capabilities effectively
- Managed the foundational builds, data conversion, and testing for a successful implementation
- Collaborate with the Architect while managing
- Payroll and Data Support to ensure all client technical, business, and delivery expectations are met.
Consultant
TopBloc
2018.11 - 2020.08
- Led internal and external initiatives (data configuration, managed services, and wage payment integrations)
- Managed data migrations from legacy systems into Workday
- Built custom reports and dashboards to fit client business needs
- Provided Quality Assurance checks for DA reviews to ensure Workday standards were met
- Train clients on Knowledge Transfer information to confirm self-sufficiency
- Prepared presentations to explain revisions, enhancements and process improvements of organization's systems and programs
- Supported clients with business analysis, documentation, and data modeling
Talent Acquisition Lead
Skills For Chicagoland's Future
2018.04 - 2018.11
- Established a continuous pipeline of diverse skillsets for various clients
- Designed and implemented a successful sourcing strategy that resulted in an 87% decrease in recruitment time and a 58% decrease average in cost per hire for my clients
- Served as a change agent, supporting Talent Acquisition Lead (TAL) members by providing feedback on pipelines and suggesting ways to reach goals and strategies for strengthening candidate relations
- Collaborated with stakeholders and internal partners to identify, recommend, and attract key talent to match the client's needs
- Implemented Calendly to assist with the efficiency and workflow of the TAL team.
Talent Acquisition Manager / HR Generalist
Harris-Stowe State University
2017.10 - 2018.04
- Lead and executed the effort for full-cycle recruiting and selection of key talent to support the growth and health of the University by guiding, training, and developing leaders on attraction, sourcing, selection and retention skills and strategies
- Collaborated across the organization to identify, recommend, design and implement employee experience initiatives (e.g., Learning, talent review, performance management)
- Developed and supported sourcing strategies and business plans to attain goals while assisting the University with the development and implementation of marketing materials and communication plans targeted towards the best candidates
- Acted as a change agent, providing support and a disciplined methodology to plan and implement change
- Developed evaluation and measurement procedures for the effectiveness of talent development initiatives and give recommendations for continuous improvement
- Lead the implementation and migration from Paylocity to ADP
Recruiting Coordinator / HR Generalist
Harris-Stowe State University
2016.09 - 2017.10
- Lead the hiring process by coordinating job postings on websites, reviewing resumes screening and interviewing candidates for open requisitions
- Ensured the University properly onboard and exit all employees
- In addition to handling the full-cycle hiring process, managed 450+ employee relations, benefits, retirement, COBRA, FMLA, ACA and training
- Implemented a new Human Resources Information System and Applicant Tracking System, from Paylocity to ADP
- Developed the university's first online onboarding workflow and orientation, which eliminated paper processing
- Created reports and analyze data, which may include turnover, exit survey responses, and headcount reports
- Ensured legal and contractual compliance by monitoring and implementing applicable HR laws and regulations by location (federal, state, and local)
- Closed 80% of critical requisitions that were open for 1-3 years
- Lead performance management process to include: the recreation of evaluations, succession planning, development planning, training for employees, and the development of employee experience education and tools
Staffing Branch Manager
CFA Staffing
2015.08 - 2016.09
- Managed over 2,000 full-time and temporary employees at multiple sites on multiple shifts
- Developed human capital necessary to support the achievement of the financial, compliance and strategic goals of the clients, positively contributing to the long-term success of the market, region, and company
- Collaborated with business partners to determine, recommend and clarify hiring objectives to find the best-fit candidates
- Maintained in-depth knowledge of legal hiring requirements related to day-to-day management of employees, reducing legal risks and ensuring regulatory compliance
- Managed daily applicant flow through a high-volume, light industrial recruiting office
- Made necessary adjustments to account for variations in office traffic
- Ensured an outstanding experience for applicants as they move through the full-cycle process
- Hired, trained, managed and motivated a team of recruiters and supervisors to ensure that applicants were receiving superior service and clearly understood the job and requirements of the clients
- Provided ongoing feedback and development experiences for staff members to ensure they were successful in their role
- Issued disciplinary actions when required, including terminations
- Partnered with management and employees to improve work relationships, build morale, increase productivity and retention
- Improvements in employee satisfaction and retention rates increased within a two-month period
- Expanded staffing territory by becoming the only agency within the P&G facility; as well as adding Dial and Hersey contracts.
Payroll Administrator
CFA Staffing
2014.09 - 2016.09
- Administered basic payroll bookkeeping and data entry for over 2,000 active employees per pay period, ensuring recruiters utilized e-verify, garnishments, managing ACA and unemployment benefits
- Ensured accuracy and timeliness when processing payroll
- Implemented the start-up of a new digital payroll system and trained all staff and employees to utilize
- Corrected payroll errors for over 1,000 employees on multiple shifts within a three-month period
- Partnered with clients to forecast and limit overtime during peak seasons
On-Site Production Supervisor
CFA Staffing
2014.11 - 2015.08
- Supervised 60-200 employees on second shift and as many as 800 on first shift
- Ensured all hours matched the client's Production Analysis Report for sufficient pay
- Managed as many as 800 production associates and floor superiors, overseeing productive production processes and meeting deadlines
- Managed employees on the production floor, ensuring employees met appropriate efficiency rates and safety OSHA standards
- Administered all coaching's, assignment changes and assignment removals as needed
- Ensured all work orders were accomplished by collaborating with staffing recruiters, clients and all levels of management
- Generated strategies to assist in achieving the goals of the client in a timely manner.
- Evaluated existing production processes and identified areas for improvement
- Set and enforced performance-oriented production approach, significantly increasing worker output and reducing safety incidents
- Evaluated team member performance regularly to identify and resolve productivity concerns
- Strengthened performance metrics tracking and analysis to enhance tactical and strategic company plans
EEO, Intern
Illinois Department of Transportation
2014.06 - 2014.08
- Reviewed and Approved training hours for trainees and apprentices in each requested contract
- Organized and filed IDOT's payroll for District 8, over 1,000 construction workers
- Entered Subcontractor Request Approvals in the BC 260A mainframe, a State of Illinois Database
- Organized and filed payroll submissions from all contractors in District 8
- Interacted with customers and stakeholders by phone, email, or in-person to provide information
- Completed research, compiled data, updated spreadsheets, and produced timely reports
- Provided project progress updates and proposed solutions to issues
DMV Clerk
Mid-America Transplant
2013.08 - 2014.06
- Verified and analyzed free-and-clear title issues, odometer readings, and VIN numbers to finalize sales deals.
- Calculated and remitted state sales tax, service, and other charges
- Issued titles, registrations, and driver's licenses with the best customer service possible
- Maintained customer confidentially while abiding by all MTS and Department of Revenue regulations or procedures
- Educated the public about the importance of organ and tissue donations
- Maintained the highest approval rating for organ and tissue donation registry
Education
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) - Corporate Communications, Human Resources
Lindenwood University
Belleville04.2017
Skills
- HRIS /Workday / ADP
- Implementation
- Program Management
- Training & Development
- Data Integrity
- End-to-End Testing
Certification
Workday Payroll (US/UK), Workday Security
Timeline
Workday M&A Integration Product Manager, Contract
TD Bank, Cowen
2023.08 - Current
Senior HRIS Manager
Model N
2021.11 - 2023.05
Senior Consultant
TopBloc
2021.02 - 2021.11
Consultant II, Workday Payroll
TopBloc
2020.08 - 2021.02
Consultant
TopBloc
2018.11 - 2020.08
Talent Acquisition Lead
Skills For Chicagoland's Future
2018.04 - 2018.11
Talent Acquisition Manager / HR Generalist
Harris-Stowe State University
2017.10 - 2018.04
Recruiting Coordinator / HR Generalist
Harris-Stowe State University
2016.09 - 2017.10
Staffing Branch Manager
CFA Staffing
2015.08 - 2016.09
On-Site Production Supervisor
CFA Staffing
2014.11 - 2015.08
Payroll Administrator
CFA Staffing
2014.09 - 2016.09
EEO, Intern
Illinois Department of Transportation
2014.06 - 2014.08
DMV Clerk
Mid-America Transplant
2013.08 - 2014.06
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) - Corporate Communications, Human Resources
Lindenwood University
Workday Payroll (US/UK), Workday Security
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