Kyle Rooney
Implementation Consultant
Indianapolis,IN
Summary
Air Force veteran with 5+ years of client-facing experience and 3+ years specializing in HRIS implementations. Proven Consultant, who successfully transitioned into HR and payroll technology with no prior domain experience, delivering end-to-end benefits and payroll solutions for Fortune 100 - 500 organizations. Recognized for quickly mastering complex systems, leading client implementations, and providing high-impact operational support in fast-paced environments.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Implementation Consultant
Paylocity
Indianapolis, IN
07.2022 - Current
- Serve as the primary implementation consultant for 10-15 concurrent clients with 100-1000 employees, leading end-to-end deployment of Paylocity Benefits sites from kickoff through go-live.
- Consult with clients to gather requirements, translate business needs, and configure Benefits solutions within Paylocity’s HRIS platform, supporting 30+successful implementations annually.
- Deliver external client training that improve system adoption and reduce post-implementation support inquiries by 20-30% within the first 90 days post launch.
- Leverage Salesforce TaskRay to manage and prioritize 10+ concurrent implementations, tracking milestones, dependencies, and risks to ensure 100% on-time delivery
- Increased client retention with excellent communication and consistent follow-ups throughout the consultation process.
- Configure and implement Paylocity’s proprietary ACA Enhanced solution in compliance with IRS regulations, supporting accurate year-end filing for each assigned client.
Department Service Officer
American Legion
Philadelphia, PA
06.2019 - 07.2022
- Guided Veterans and their families through the multitude of VA benefits including disability compensation, health care, education, vocational rehab, and burial/cemetery.
- Represented over 100 different Veterans at VA court hearings before a Federal Law Judge by detailing VA law, discussing finer details of the Veteran’s service history, and provided the Veterans a chance to have their voice heard.
- Partnered with local legislative offices in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to extend the American Legion’s outreach to provide face-to-face assistance for Veterans who were unable to commute to the Philadelphia VA Regional Office.
- Completed file modernization (paper to digital) by leveraging a 3rd party platform to track each Veteran’s claims status, appointment notes, and updated Service Connected disability rating.
Vet Tech
Banfield Pet Hospital
Indianapolis, IN
07.2016 - 10.2017
- Worked in multiple roles such as Client Service Coordinator, Board Nurse, Room Nurse, and Lead Surgery Nurse.
- Strengthened patient/owner relations as first point of contact for services, appointments, animal care, and in-depth product knowledge.
- Processed new patients and updated client records with key information using standardized registration systems and encrypted databases.
- Provided care for animals before surgeries, administering anesthetics as necessary for overall comfort and health.
- Handled challenging animal behavior situations calmly and effectively to ensure safety for all involved parties.
Security Forces Officer
United States Air Force
Terre Haute, IN
06.2010 - 06.2016
- Secured and protected high-level Department of Defense assets and base population.
- Self-sufficient and able complete an objective while under duress and still maintain composure.
- Demonstrated leadership skills by effectively directing the activities of subordinate personnel during high-stress situations.
- Executed decisions and actions based on previous experience and good judgment, sometimes revising procedures to accommodate unusual situations.
Education
Associates of Veterinary Technology - Veterinary Technology
Harrison College
Indianapolis, IN05.2017
Skills
Software implementation
Client relationship management
Organized training presentation
Project management
Effective troubleshooting abilities
ERP system deployment
Timeline
Implementation Consultant
Paylocity
07.2022 - Current
Department Service Officer
American Legion
06.2019 - 07.2022
Vet Tech
Banfield Pet Hospital
07.2016 - 10.2017
Security Forces Officer
United States Air Force
06.2010 - 06.2016
Associates of Veterinary Technology - Veterinary Technology
Harrison College