Matthew Pope
Trumbull,CT
Summary
Knowledgeable Senior HRIS Analyst with solid background in leading analytical projects and driving process improvements. Successfully spearheaded multiple high-impact initiatives that enhanced operational efficiency and informed strategic decision-making. Demonstrated proficiency in data analysis and project management, consistently delivering actionable insights and fostering team collaboration.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Analyst, HRIS & Payroll Operations
Kaman Corporation
11.2024 - Current
- Responsible for the configuration, analysis, maintenance, and security of the Company’s HRIS systems while ensuring the security of HR and Payroll-related data.
- Researches, troubleshoots, and resolves HR and Payroll system related issues.
- Leads implementation of HRIS projects in support of business requirements, business processes and workflows.
- Ensures accuracy of data, processes, and configurations according to business needs and applicable federal, state, and local regulations.
- Works with 3rd party vendors to troubleshoot and escalate issues when needed.
- Provides guidance, and support to the internal Payroll staff and HR teams.
- Contributed to the development of long-term strategic plans through comprehensive industry trend analysis and forecasting models.
- Delivered accurate HR forecasts through rigorous analysis of historical trends, market conditions, and competitor data.
- Presented findings to senior leadership, effectively communicating complex data-driven insights in an easily digestible format for non-technical audiences.
- Improved overall team efficiency by streamlining processes and implementing new analytical tools.
- Played a key role in the successful integration of acquired companies by analyzing financial data and identifying synergies, ensuring a smooth transition.
- Mentored junior analysts, providing guidance on best practices and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Led cross-functional teams for successful completion of projects, ensuring timely delivery and client satisfaction.
- Enhanced data quality by developing comprehensive data validation processes and working closely with IT teams to address system issues.
- Streamlined reporting processes to save time and improve accessibility of critical information for decision makers.
- Continuously updated knowledge of industry best practices and emerging trends, sharing insights with colleagues to drive continuous improvement within the team.
- Implemented process improvements that increased efficiency within the department, allowing for greater focus on high-impact projects.
- Developed customized reports, summarizing and presenting data in visually appealing format.
- Generated ad-hoc reports to evaluate specific business requirements.
- Developed and maintained data warehouses and data marts to support business operations.
- Optimized resource allocation by creating customized dashboards for monitoring project progress and tracking key performance indicators.
Senior HRIS Analyst
Kaman Corporation
11.2022 - 11.2024
- Responsible for the administration, maintenance, enhancements, and security of the Company’s HRIS systems while ensuring the integrity and security of HR-related data.
- Lead enterprise-wide ongoing implementation of Ceridian Dayforce HCM including the integration of standalone functional HRIS modules such as (Compensation, Recruiting, Performance, L&D)
- Develop collaborative and productive relationships with HR Shared Services Team, HR Business Partners, IT partners and various operational teams to effectively prioritize and execute human resources technology needs.
- Create procedures, guidelines, user guides, job aids, and HRIS training and materials used to train internal and external partners in addition to complying with internal and external controls.
- Provide production and reporting support, including configuration of annual processes (such as Annual Merit and Performance Management)
- Ensures data integrity in all HR Systems, monitoring integrations to/from all systems. Lead required audits when necessary.
- Performs system maintenance, including reviewing, testing and implementing new system releases and hotfixes.
- Analyzed large data sets to detect behavioral and operational patterns with potential to negatively impact productivity.
- Supported human resources department in areas such as people metrics, reporting, finance and analytics.
- Promoted data governance and stewardship through collaboration with human resources subject matter experts.
- Developed specific workforce target metrics to align employee base with specific business needs.
- Served as domain expert for human capital analytics and related activities.
- Managed the implementation of new features or enhancements, ensuring seamless integration with existing processes and minimal disruption to users.
- Maintained security protocols within the HRIS platform, safeguarding sensitive employee information from unauthorized access.
- Optimized system functionality by configuring modules and updating system settings in accordance with business requirements.
- Played a pivotal role in annual compensation planning exercises by generating accurate reports from the HRIS system for analysis purposes.
- Led training sessions for employees on HRIS usage, increasing employee engagement and promoting self-service capabilities for routine tasks.
- Reduced manual data entry errors by automating data imports from external sources into the HRIS system.
- Developed customized reports for management, providing valuable insights into workforce trends and key performance indicators.
- Supported talent acquisition efforts by customizing applicant tracking tools within the HRIS environment tailored to company needs.
- Participated in change management initiatives relating to major HRIS upgrades or transitions, effectively communicating the impact to users and providing support throughout the process.
- Provided end-user support for HRIS-related inquiries, resolving issues quickly to maintain high levels of user satisfaction.
- Enhanced HRIS system efficiency by streamlining processes and implementing automated workflows.
- Developed and implemented onboarding and orientation programs for new employees.
- Administered employee benefits programs and assisted with open enrollment.
HR Business Partner
Credly [A Pearson Product]
10.2021 - 11.2022
- Conduct new hire orientations to review benefits, company policies, holiday schedule, company history and sales techniques.
- Served as the gatekeeper for the HRIS systems. Process all employee transactions.
- Responsible for maintaining employee’s digital personnel records in HRIS system.
- Performing data entry and maintaining data accuracy across the company’s HRIS system and company shared drives.
- Conducted data integrity audits of personnel and HRIS files.
- Prepared and created reports as requested from senior leadership using payroll information.
- Assisted end user with troubleshooting issues with the company’s HRIS systems.
- Managed conflict resolution processes to maintain a positive work environment and resolve employee disputes effectively.
- Partnered with legal counsel to ensure compliance with employment regulations, reducing potential liability risks for the organization.
- Investigated and liaised with legal department to respond to complaints of harassment, discrimination, employee grievances, and other sensitive issues and prepared position statements for EEOC.
- Facilitated communication between employees and management by conducting regular feedback sessions and addressing concerns proactively.
- Managed full cycle of recruiting, hiring, and onboarding new employees.
- Negotiated competitive compensation packages to attract top talent in the industry.
- Administered benefits programs, optimizing cost-effectiveness while providing valuable offerings to employees.
Human Resources Business Partner
Laderach Chocolatier
05.2018 - 06.2020
- Coach, assist, and guide store managers regarding, recruiting, interviewing, performance management issues and termination meetings.
- Conduct new hire orientations to review benefits, company policies, holiday schedule, company history and sales techniques.
- Maintain compliance and keep the company up to date with labor laws, covid policies, OSHA, EEO-1 reporting.
- Act as a liaison when it comes to disciplinary meetings, hiring, onboarding and separations with the company.
- Served as the gatekeeper for the ATS and HRIS systems. Process all employee transactions for store in North America.
- Responsible for multiple HR initiatives such as: mid-year reviews, year-end reviews, benefit offerings, VOEs, and employee engagement programs.
- Coached managers on effective employee relations strategies to address workplace conflicts proactively.
- Fostered strong relationships with external partners such as universities and employment agencies for enhanced networking opportunities.
- Managed complex employee relations issues to promote a healthy workplace culture.
- Identified HR training needs and conducted training for employees and leadership while recommending approaches to effect continual improvements in business objectives, productivity, and within company to reach business goals.
- Ensured legal compliance in all HR practices, preventing potential lawsuits and fines.
- Maintained confidential nature of employee and company proprietary and privileged information used or observed in course of performing job duties.
- Championed diversity and inclusion initiatives, cultivating a welcoming organizational culture for all employees.
- Conducted exit interviews with employees leaving company to gauge areas of success and opportunities for improvement.
- Launched employee recognition programs that increased engagement and motivation across departments.
- Investigated and liaised with legal department to respond to complaints of harassment, discrimination, employee grievances, and other sensitive issues and prepared position statements for EEOC.
- Manage and respond to unemployment claims by providing additional documentation and providing responses from management.
- Responsible for full cycle recruitment in multiple states (NY, NJ, VA, MA, FL, CA, TX, and Canada)
- Gatekeeper for all benefits offered by managing open enrollment, vendor platforms, renewals with brokers, and COBRA administration.
- Improved data accuracy with meticulous management of employee records and data entry.
- Streamlined HR processes by implementing efficient HRIS solutions, enhancing overall productivity.
- Reduced manual workload for HR staff by automating key tasks through the HRIS platform.
Talent Analyst
Cirque Du Soleil
05.2018 - 06.2020
- Served as the main contact person between Information Systems - Dayforce, Success Factors, ADP and SAP.
- Established effective communication channels between stakeholders involved in the development, implementation, and maintenance of the organization''s HRIS systems.
- Provided exceptional end-user support, resolving technical issues and ensuring system functionality.
- Worked closely with other departments such as finance and payroll to ensure seamless data flow between different systems.
- Developed customized reports and dashboards for senior leadership, providing critical insights to inform strategic decision making.
- Developed user-friendly training materials, empowering employees to effectively utilize the HRIS system for their daily tasks.
- Assisted in change management initiatives related to HRIS enhancements, facilitating a smooth adoption process for users.
- Acted as a liaison between HR and IT departments, fostering collaboration and ensuring effective communication to support successful HRIS initiatives.
- Reduced manual workload for HR staff by automating key tasks through the HRIS platform.
- Project lead implementation of an automated verification of employment system.
- Participated in projects including technology updates, testing, and implementation of local training programs.
- Aided in fostering better employee engagement through creating compensation benchmarking.
- Participated in Human Resource investigations, job audits, and negotiations with HRIS vendors.
- Curated ad-hoc reports to identify errors or deficiencies and make suggestions for process improvements.
Human Resources Generalist
UA Builders Group
10.2016 - 05.2018
- Increased 401k compliance for 5500 testing by conducting weekly audits and initiated auto-enroll process.
- Created, implemented, and managed PTO policy and compliance spreadsheet.
- Coached managers on proper utilization corrective actions forms.
- Created employee engagement survey to find areas of improvement –achieved 90% participation rate.
- Ensured timely quarterly reviews of employees to increase engagement and minimize turnover.
- Maintained up-to-date records of employee information in HRIS system ensuring accurate reporting and data-driven decision-making.
- Provided guidance to managers and employees on talent management, payroll, FMLA and benefits.
- Served as a liaison between employees and management, addressing concerns or questions to promote open communication and maintain trust.
- Facilitated criminal background check process for new hires.
- Conducted confidential investigations of discrimination, harassment and workplace violence.
- Collaborated with payroll to complete and upload pay data and worked with managers to support proper wage and hour compliance.
- Handled new-hire orientation and basic recruiting tasks for best-in-class talent identification.
- Ensured legal compliance by staying current with federal and state regulations, reducing potential risks to the company.
- Implemented and supervised orientation procedures for new hires.
- Conducted thorough investigations into workplace complaints, maintaining confidentiality and professionalism throughout the process. Reducing claims against the company.
- Processed unemployment claims and acted as company representative at unemployment hearings.
Human Resources Associate
TriNet
02.2016 - 10.2016
- Provided HR consultation for client base of 550+ employees within the finance and technology industries.
- Facilitated benefits and payroll administration – including assisting with benefits open enrollment periods, new hire and client on-boarding, and payroll processing.
- Administered benefits enrollment and programs, and handle HR generalist workplace issues.
- Analyzed client’s business model, audit client’s business processes and developed an HR Operational account plan to position TriNet’s compliant HR Outsourced solutions in alignment with client’s ongoing strategic business objectives.
- Provided cost/benefit analyses for customer leadership to understand cost implications and develops strategies for retaining and expanding TriNet HR Operational services.
- Analyzed the customer’s business model, processes, pay practices, document current state HR operational processes and identify areas of opportunity for improvement.
- Enhanced employee retention by implementing effective onboarding processes and conducting regular follow-up meetings.
- Reduced time spent on repetitive tasks through automation of HR processes, allowing more focus on strategic initiatives.
- Assisted in maintaining compliance with labor laws, reducing potential risks of fines or lawsuits against the company.
- Assisted in updating company policies regularly to ensure alignment with current industry standards and best practices in human resources management.
Human Resources Manager
Valet Anywhere
06.2015 - 02.2016
- Responsible for the preparation and processing of biweekly payroll for 70 + employees; review and ensure accuracy of approved timesheets; track and deduct all garnishments and other special payroll deductions.
- Maintained accurate HR records in compliance with applicable laws, ensuring efficient data retrieval when required.
- Collaborated with executive leadership to align HR initiatives with overall business goals and objectives.
- Organized and led staff orientation programs and training to promote collaboration.
- Facilitated onboarding sessions and on-the-job training for new hires bolstering position knowledge and skillset.
- Improved employee engagement by creating employee of the month reward and safest driver of the month awards.
- Maintained management guidelines by preparing, updating, and recommending HR policies and procedures.
- Managed employee relations issues professionally, resolving conflicts efficiently while maintaining confidentiality at all times.
Education
Master of Science - Human Resource Management
Pennsylvania State University
College Park, PA12-2015
Strategic Talent Acquisition Certificate - Talent Acquisition
Human Capital Institute (HCI)
Certificate - Senior Certified HR Professional (SHRM-SCP)
Society of Human Resource Management
Certificate - People Analytics Specialty Credential (PASC)
Society of Human Resource Management
Skills
- HRIS expertise: SuccessFactors/ADP/SAP/Salesforce/Dayforce/ Peoplesoft
- Benefits Administration
- Policy Implementation
- Training and mentoring
- Data governance
- Key performance indicators
- Data warehousing
- Trend analysis
- Report generation
- Dashboard creation
- Data integration
- Data analysis
- Workflow optimization
- Analytical thinking
- Change management
- Data and trends analysis
- Regulatory compliance
Affiliations
- Society of Human Resource Management
- People to People Student Ambassador Program
Certification
- Strategic Talent Acquisition Certificate
- Human Capital Institute (HCI)
- Senior Certified Professional
- Society of Human Resource Management (in progress)
- People Analytics Specialty Credential
- People to People Ambassador
- Dwight Eisenhower Foundation
Timeline
Lead Analyst, HRIS & Payroll Operations
Kaman Corporation
11.2024 - Current
Senior HRIS Analyst
Kaman Corporation
11.2022 - 11.2024
HR Business Partner
Credly [A Pearson Product]
10.2021 - 11.2022
Human Resources Business Partner
Laderach Chocolatier
05.2018 - 06.2020
Talent Analyst
Cirque Du Soleil
05.2018 - 06.2020
Human Resources Generalist
UA Builders Group
10.2016 - 05.2018
Human Resources Associate
TriNet
02.2016 - 10.2016
Human Resources Manager
Valet Anywhere
06.2015 - 02.2016
Master of Science - Human Resource Management
Pennsylvania State University
Strategic Talent Acquisition Certificate - Talent Acquisition
Human Capital Institute (HCI)
Certificate - Senior Certified HR Professional (SHRM-SCP)
Society of Human Resource Management
Certificate - People Analytics Specialty Credential (PASC)
Society of Human Resource Management
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