Melanie Schweigert
HR Project Manager
Leesburg,VA
Summary
Established and result-driven HR Project Manager with track record of managing and driving various key integration and M&A projects simultaneously. Focused on driving team efficiency, improvement of HR processes and systems resulting in increased productivity and employee satisfaction. Savvy technical and data management skills, advanced knowledge of Workday, advanced Excel skills, advanced Office 365 Suite skills and project management tools such as JIRA, Confluence etc. Seeking role as a project manager to apply project management and problem-solving skills. Strong sense of accountability and ownership living by the motto of "Seeing it, Owning it, Solving it and Doing it".
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
1
1
Language
Work History
HUMAN RESOURCES PROJECT MANAGER
Arcfield Corporation
12.2021 - Current
- Project managed complex cross-functional projects for HR (Workday modules, Onboarding, Data Migration, Leave of Absences Program, Military Leave Program, ADA Program, LMS, Learning & Development, Recognition / Service Anniversary platform, E-Verify and compliance requirements, etc)
- Streamlined and optimized onboarding and HR Ops processes and developed targeted change management to improve the employee experience
- Supported large-scale, cross-functional national project rollouts in HR from initiation to close and manages scope, develops timelines and identifies/mitigates risks.
- Created framework for / maintained company compliance with local, state, and federal laws, in addition to established organizational standards
- Led team of HR professionals through M&A activities for HR Operations during TSA and three acquisitions
- Leads, responds, investigates and resolves complex HR related customer support issues for three different organizations
- Developed various HR Programs such as International Assignments, Leave of Absences, Military Differential Pay, etc
- Designed and implemented onboarding process in Workday for enterprise and organizations acquired
- Leading HR Operation function cross cross-functionally through several simultaneous M&A's
- Created and executed data strategy to migrate employee data from old systems to new Workday instance with limited resources and crunched timelines
- In charge of compliance tasks related to M&As such as conducting internal I-9 and E-Verify audits, evaluating AAP/EEO and other reporting with focus on fast integration
CUSTOMER SUCCESS REPRESENTATIVE
Exostar LLC
04.2021 - 12.2021
- Managed customer related data analytics and reporting for top 20 aerospace and defense customers accumulating to approximately 140, 000 support tickets annually
- Implemented customer support structure process improvement strategies to streamline customer experiences, processes, and engagement for portfolio of 50+ enterprise clients
- Facilitated working groups with customer delivery teams focused on delivering engagement and extended support contracts by leading call review sessions while involving executive and key stakeholders
CORPORATE FACILITIES AND OFFICE MANAGER/HUMAN RESOURCES
Exostar LLC
01.2017 - 04.2021
- Managed $1 million facility and offices autonomously
- Created and implemented numerous effective office management strategies and policies
- Negotiated and influenced vendors to change contracts and agreements that resulted in savings of around $100.000
- Planned, drafted, and managed implementation of new employee learning and management platforms to reduce cost and enhance employee skills (LinkedIn Learning)
LAW ENFORCEMENT EXECUTIVE FEDERAL POLICE
German Federal Police
01.1992 - 01.2015
- Police Officer with German Federal Police with over 22 years of executive experience working on international assignments and training and educating fellow police officers from over 47 countries. Emergency responder and public servant with track record of reducing risks, resolving emergency situations and applying sound decision making.
Education
Associate of Arts - Law Enforcement And Public Service
Academy of The Federal Police in Germany
LuebeckSkills
Project Management
Data Management
Mergers & Acquisitions
Integrations
Excel
Human Resources Department Processes
Operations Management
Certification
Certified Associate Project Manager
Volunteer Services
Squadron Activity Officer for the VA-117 Leesburg Squadron of the Civil Air Patrol (Auxiliary of the Air Force). Working with cadets and senior members to coordinate and lead squadron wide activities such as the participation of the Leesburg squadron in the Leesburg Airshow etc.
Timeline
HUMAN RESOURCES PROJECT MANAGER
Arcfield Corporation
12.2021 - Current
CUSTOMER SUCCESS REPRESENTATIVE
Exostar LLC
04.2021 - 12.2021
CORPORATE FACILITIES AND OFFICE MANAGER/HUMAN RESOURCES
Exostar LLC
01.2017 - 04.2021
LAW ENFORCEMENT EXECUTIVE FEDERAL POLICE
German Federal Police
01.1992 - 01.2015
Associate of Arts - Law Enforcement And Public Service
Academy of The Federal Police in Germany
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