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Melanie Foster

Raleigh,NC

Summary

Self-motivated Global Data Manager offering strong analytical, organizational, and problem solving skills with proven experience leading data migration for Mergers & Acquisitions as well as end-to-end global HCM implementation for high-profile technology companies. Excellent interpersonal, communication, and relationship building skills essential to be a reliable and trusted partner around the globe and across all levels of the organization.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Global M&A Data Manager

Oracle
Raleigh, NC
04.2015 - Current
  • Oversee and ensure timely and accurate collection and delivery of acquired company HR data
  • Designed templates to automate data conversions/mapping/audits, and manual code assignments to ensure 100% accuracy for data migration
  • Created weekly HR Change Reports to detail Acquired Company data changes that affect Oracle offers
  • Created data collection workbooks with detailed instructions and examples to simplify the data collection process for the Acquired Company
  • Built cross functional relationships around the globe as a trusted partner during the entire acquisition cycle for Oracle as well as the Acquired Companies
  • Mentor Oracle's Data Management Team through knowledge sharing and fostering an environment of continuous improvement by streamlining processes, bridging gaps, and eliminating duplicative work
  • Provide weekly status reports to Project Manager and M&A Team
  • UIT/UAT for all M&A Data Management Tool (DMT) upgrades
  • M&A DMT training for all new Users (Wrote the script for the pre-recorded training videos; provide in-depth live training, upon request)
  • Liaise across Teams to create data migration timelines, ensuring all deliverables are complete by the required deadlines

Workday Implementation Consultant

Deloitte
Charlotte, NC
05.2013 - 04.2015
  • Obtained Workday Certification and completed all mandatory continuing education to re-certify as required at each upgrade
  • Workday Data Migration Consultant for Johnson & Johnson's Workday implementation (80% on-site in NJ; 20% remote from home)
  • Lead and supported data extraction, mapping, and conversion tasks from legacy ERP into Workday
  • Created Enterprise Interface Builders (EIBs) for mass legacy data loads to build the Workday "Go Live" tenant for each country
  • Extensive regression testing during every Workday upgrade to ensure all integrations were updated as necessary to avoid disruptions where possible
  • Built cross functional relationships to be a trusted partner and SME throughout the implementation for both Deloitte and Johnson & Johnson teams

Senior Global HRIS Specialist

Lenovo
Morrisville, NC
04.2006 - 04.2013
  • One of five core Workday implementation team members
  • Responsible for data migration from IBM's legacy SAP R/3 into Workday for 27,000 employees in 27 countries for "Big Bang Go Live" in 12 months
  • Worked closely with Lenovo and IBM Teams to identify and define data migration requirements including, but not limited to: data scrubbing, mapping, conversions, loading, and auditing
  • Developed data conversion process and mapping tables to transform legacy SAP exports into Workday compliant values and formats for mass loading into the Workday tenant
  • Designed Data Change Reports that were used by Lenovo's HR Services Teams globally for payroll parallel testing (98.7% accuracy for 2 payroll period globally)
  • Delivered on-site Workday training for new HR Service Center staff in Beijing and Buenos Aires
  • Extensive regression testing ahead of each Workday update to ensure all 500+ integrations were not disrupted
  • Designed conversion table and mapping process for the integration from Workday into Lenovo China's SAP R/3 that was used as the global data warehouse
  • Developed cross functional relationships around the globe to be a trusted SME throughout the entire implementation process

Education

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration

North Carolina Wesleyan College
Rocky Mount, NC

Skills

  • Workday HCM (Including EIBs)
  • SAP
  • Microsoft Office Suite
  • Process Improvement
  • Root Cause Analysis & Problem Solving
  • Data Conversion & Mapping
  • Data Analysis & Audits
  • Data Quality Management
  • Relationship Building Globally
  • Communication (Written & Verbal)
  • Outstanding Work Ethic

Work Availability

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Timeline

Global M&A Data Manager

Oracle
04.2015 - Current

Workday Implementation Consultant

Deloitte
05.2013 - 04.2015

Senior Global HRIS Specialist

Lenovo
04.2006 - 04.2013

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration

North Carolina Wesleyan College

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