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Kandy Reyes

Brookshire,TX

Summary

Experienced and results-driven HR technology professional with over a decade of success leading global Oracle HCM Cloud implementations and support initiatives. Adept at translating complex business requirements into scalable system solutions, with deep expertise across CoreHR, Talent, Learn, Compensation, and Recruit modules. Proven ability to manage full project lifecycles—from design and configuration to testing, training, and hypercare—while fostering cross-functional collaboration across HR, IT, Payroll, and business stakeholders. Recognized for strong leadership, attention to detail, and a proactive approach to problem-solving in fast-paced, global environments. Bilingual in English and Spanish, with a passion for continuous improvement and delivering user-centric solutions.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

People Systems Lead - Talent Acquisition & Development

Wood
09.2024 - Current
  • Lead a global team of five, managing escalated issues across Oracle CoreHR, Talent, Learn, and Recruit modules.
  • Thrived in a globally distributed team, effectively collaborating across time zones to enhance productivity, and ensure seamless project execution.
  • Assumed ownership of Oracle Recruit, including Onboarding Journeys, as well as Talent and Learn modules post-Redwood UI implementation; managed ongoing support, issue resolution, and enabled team readiness for sustained success.
  • Directed quarterly HCM Cloud patch upgrades across HCM Common, CoreHR, Compensation, Talent, and Learn modules, overseeing stakeholder coordination, configuration, testing, defect resolution, and end-user training.
  • Partnered with the BI and Security teams to resolve reporting and access issues, enhancing system reliability.
  • Developed and maintained configuration workbooks, and supported mass data loads and service requests.
  • Collaborated closely with a fellow team lead to transition CoreHR responsibilities, ensuring knowledge transfer and continuity of support.
  • Delivered knowledgeable and approachable support, consistently resolving issues, and promoting high customer satisfaction.

People Systems Lead – Business System Support

Wood
03.2022 - 09.2024
  • Acted as the primary escalation point for global HR Cloud issues across CoreHR, Talent, and Learn modules.
  • Led configuration and enhancement efforts, maintaining and updating all configuration workbooks.
  • Created and implemented simplified HDL loader templates, training team members to improve efficiency.
  • Directed quarterly HCM Cloud patch upgrades, including release analysis, stakeholder coordination, configuration, testing, defect resolution, and end-user communication, and training.
  • Enhanced patch management processes to increase end-user engagement, and ensure thorough impact assessments.
  • Served as a lead and key contributor on the global business system support team, delivering scalable solutions aligned with strategic business goals.

HCM Implementation Specialist – ERP Cloud Rollout

Wood
05.2022 - 03.2023
  • Led the rollout of Oracle CoreHR, Talent, Learn, and Compensation modules across ten Southern European countries, as part of a full ERP Cloud implementation.
  • Configured CoreHR in the development environment for stakeholder workshops and demonstrations.
  • Facilitated system and process requirement-gathering sessions with business stakeholders in Milan.
  • Mapped business requirements to system functionality, and identified cross-stream implications in collaboration with the project delivery team.
  • Delivered key project documentation, including the Requirements Traceability Matrix, and RAID Log.
  • Communicated project decisions, priorities, and updates to business stakeholders.
  • Completed system configuration for the SIT phase, and supported testing readiness.
  • Partnered with the change management team to develop the Change Impact Assessment and training materials.

HCM Implementation Specialist – Oracle HCM Cloud

Wood
02.2022 - 05.2022
  • Led an HR-only Oracle HCM Cloud implementation to segregate a portion of the UK workforce, configuring Core HR, Talent, Compensation, and Learn modules to support organizational restructuring.
  • Developed and implemented a new hierarchy structure to ensure proper segregation of data and access.
  • Conducted end-to-end functional configuration, and collaborated with payroll consultants to manage cross-stream impacts.
  • Developed test scripts, data sheets, and identified test scenarios to support comprehensive testing cycles.
  • Led data migration efforts, including data cleansing, mapping, and validation.
  • Maintained the RAID log and supported change management by contributing to impact assessments and training materials.
  • Successfully managed deliverables and communication across time zones, adapting to evolving project scope and timelines.
  • Collaborated with the change management team to develop the Change Impact Assessment and training materials.

Business Systems Lead – Oracle HCM Cloud Implement

Wood
02.2019 - 05.2022
  • Selected as Business Systems Lead for the second phase of Oracle Cloud implementation, transitioning HR from EBS to Oracle Cloud across the U.S. and Canada.
  • Participated in global design discussions, and led localization efforts to align with regional requirements.
  • Held end-to-end ownership of system design and implementation, serving as the primary point of contact for all solution-related decisions.
  • Championed global standardization while advocating for necessary legislative deviations.
  • Translated business requirements into functional specifications for consultants and technical teams.
  • Analyzed current-state processes and assessed the impacts of future-state designs.
  • Facilitated regular stakeholder meetings to ensure alignment, provide updates, and drive informed decision-making throughout the project lifecycle.

Onboarding project lead – Oracle Onboarding implementation for Wood West

Wood
06.2021 - 12.2021
  • Company Overview: Global organization involved in engineering and consulting services. Website: www.woodplc.com
  • This project was to replace an existing third party system, Silk Road Red Carpet, with Oracle Onboarding for our US and Canadian business.
  • As the Project Lead, I was responsible for coordinating timelines and deliverables with our SI while also ensuring requirements to our existing inhouse APEX Oracle Onboarding Request Form were solutioned and tested as these activities were out of scope for the SI.
  • Provided updates to Wood Project Manager while ensuring project team were delivering key milestones according to plan.
  • Concisely communicated issues for escalation.
  • Stepped in as business consultant to create, complete, manage and present the Requirements Traceability Matrix for approval.
  • Scheduled and facilitated sessions between functional consultants (SI) and business focal points.
  • Prepared and presented solution options analysis.
  • Coordinated requirement and training sessions with third party vendor, DocuSign, and ensured requirements were fully understood and solutioned.
  • Identified test scenarios and executed all SIT testing, which included testing our inhouse Onboarding Request Form interface to Oracle Onboarding, Pending Worker Checklists, DocuSign, HCM Cloud record and finally the interface from HCM Cloud to our EBS system.
  • Facilitated remote UAT testing sessions with SI and business focal points.
  • Coordinated system defect troubleshooting during testing phase between our SI and local IT resource.
  • Responsible for capturing all defects in QAComplete system and ensured timely resolutions and explanations for all defects.
  • Communicated design decisions to business subject matter experts who were responsible for change management and training.
  • Global organization involved in engineering and consulting services. Website: www.woodplc.com

HR Business Lead – Various

Wood
02.2014 - 07.2019
  • Led business requirements-gathering sessions and translated current-state processes into clear, simplified Visio AS-IS swim lane diagrams.
  • Identified process gaps and collaborated with consultants to develop effective system solutions.
  • Managed weekly stakeholder meetings, providing updates, and documenting key decisions, actions, and concerns.
  • Partnered with Payroll leads to assess and address cross-functional impacts.
  • Created and executed test scripts for multiple HR systems, including Oracle EBS, and documented testing outcomes.
  • Supported data migration efforts by facilitating mapping discussions and delivering templates in collaboration with functional leads.
  • Ensured business users understood downstream data usage, and supported data cleansing and transformation activities.
  • Developed and implemented TO-BE process flows, and led change impact assessments.
  • Designed and delivered comprehensive training materials, and conducted end-user training sessions.
  • Provided go-live support, resolved defects, and addressed user queries during hypercare.

HR Business Partner

Wood Group PSN
10.2013 - 07.2014
  • Supported the due diligence phase of mergers and acquisitions within the oil and gas sector.
  • Collaborated with HRIS teams to assist with data migration and integration activities.
  • Provided HR support and insights during organizational transitions, contributing to the successful onboarding of acquired entities.

Education

Bachelor of Business Administration - Finance

University of The Incarnate Word
San Antonio, Texas
05-2009

International businesss -

Schiller International University
Madrid, Spain
01-2008

Skills

HR & Systems Expertise
  • Oracle HCM Cloud (Core HR, Talent, Learn, Compensation, Recruit)
  • HR systems implementation and support
  • Data migration and transformation (HDL, EBS, Oracle Cloud)
  • System configuration and enhancement (workbooks, Redwood UI)
  • Business process mapping (AS-IS / TO-BE using Visio)
  • Service request management (Oracle SRs, transaction console)
  • Reporting and analytics (BI tools, infolets)
Project and change management
  • Project management and stakeholder coordination
  • Change management and user training
  • Testing and quality assurance (SIT, UAT, test script development)
  • Quarterly patch management and release analysis
  • Issue resolution and hypercare support
  • Documentation management (RAID logs, traceability matrices)
Professional and interpersonal skills
  • Team leadership and collaboration
  • Critical thinking and problem solving
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Organization, prioritization, and attention to detail
  • Adaptability in global, remote environments
  • Customer service and client support
  • Training & Development
  • Conflict resolution and confidentiality
Technical proficiency
  • Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Visio
  • HDL loader
  • BI reporting tools

Certification

  • Oracle Global Human Cloud 2021 Certified Implementation Specialist, 01/01/21
  • Oracle Talent Management Cloud 2024 Certified Implementation Professional, 01/01/24

References

  • Anita Piat, Senior HRIS Manager - HCM, Patterson UTI Drilling, Houston, TX, 713-876-9969, Apiat02010@gmail.com
  • Karen Ebbinghaus, Senior Manager People Services and Integrations, Wood, Houston, TX, 713-834-7563, Karen.ebbinghaus@woodplc.com
  • Gemma Gribble, Project Manager P&O Systems, Wood, Aberdeen, Scotland, +44 1224 792086, Gemma.gribble@woodplc.com
  • Lindsey Mitchell, Global P&O Implementation Manager, Wood, Aberdeen, Scotland, +44 7866 944063, Lindsey.mitchell@woodplc.com
  • Kim Strong, People Operations Lead, Wood, Houston, TX, 832-809-6091, Kim.strong@woodplc.com
  • Brooke Abell, P&O Lead, Governance and Process Improvement, Wood, Houston, TX, 832-744-6862, Brooke.abell@woodplc.com
  • Jocelyn Williams, Vice President, Operations, Sparkhound, Houston, TX, 281-881-8128, Jocelyn.williams@sparkhound.com

Languages

  • English, Native
  • Spanish, Proficient

Languages

English
Professional
Spanish
Limited

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

People Systems Lead - Talent Acquisition & Development

Wood
09.2024 - Current

HCM Implementation Specialist – ERP Cloud Rollout

Wood
05.2022 - 03.2023

People Systems Lead – Business System Support

Wood
03.2022 - 09.2024

HCM Implementation Specialist – Oracle HCM Cloud

Wood
02.2022 - 05.2022

Onboarding project lead – Oracle Onboarding implementation for Wood West

Wood
06.2021 - 12.2021

Business Systems Lead – Oracle HCM Cloud Implement

Wood
02.2019 - 05.2022

HR Business Lead – Various

Wood
02.2014 - 07.2019

HR Business Partner

Wood Group PSN
10.2013 - 07.2014

Bachelor of Business Administration - Finance

University of The Incarnate Word

International businesss -

Schiller International University

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