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Michelle Rowe

Summary

HR Technology and People Analytics expert with comprehensive configuration proficiency across diverse HR Technology platforms, including Recruiting, HCM, Time Tracking, and Performance. Recognized for building and mentoring high-performing HRIS teams, while driving system optimization and leading global projects.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

HRIS, Manager

Deluxe Media Inc.
11.2021 - Current
  • Company Overview: a global leader in post-production and digital distribution for the media and entertainment industry.
  • Develop and execute HRIS strategies aligned with business objectives, including the management, maintenance, and implementation of new features within Workday HCM.
  • Lead a dynamic HRIS team, providing leadership, coaching, and mentoring to drive team success.
  • Specialize in the complex implementation of IASTE and SAG union calculations within Workday and have recently spearheaded the roll-out of time tracking and absence management systems to support global expansion in Korea and Japan.
  • Leverage extensive experience in Mergers and Acquisitions to ensure smooth consolidation of systems and integration of HR processes across various regions.
  • Collaborate with HR business partners, IT, and other cross-functional teams (e.g., finance) to ensure the seamless integration of HR data and processes with other business applications.
  • Provide data-driven insights and reporting to support strategic decision-making.
  • Manage vendor relationships, contracts, and service-level agreements to ensure optimal performance and uptime of Workday HCM.
  • Deliver training programs and create documentation to maximize the effective utilization of Workday HCM.
  • A global leader in post-production and digital distribution for the media and entertainment industry.

Director, HRIS and Compensation

Brilliant Corners
03.2021 - 11.2021
  • Company Overview: a non-profit organization that provides housing solutions for individuals who are at risk of homelessness.
  • In partnership with business units, manage, maintain, and oversee the HRIS department of three (Payroll and Compensation) in addition to development and configuration of the human capital management system (Paycom).
  • Design, develop, and implement Workforce Analytics to support corporate succession, development, and performance processes.
  • Provide support for HRIS front and back-end including, but not limited to, researching, and resolving HRIS problems, unexpected results, or process flaws; perform scheduled activities; recommend solutions or alternate methods to meet requirements; and ensure data confidentiality.
  • Write, maintain, and support a variety of reports or queries utilizing appropriate reporting tools; develop and administer standard reports, (i.e., statistical report, federal and state compliance reporting).
  • A non-profit organization that provides housing solutions for individuals who are at risk of homelessness.

HRIS/Human Resources Business Consultant

Kognitiv, Inc.
06.2019 - 11.2020
  • Company Overview: a provider of cloud-based post-production support for Workday HCM.
  • In partnership with internal and external stakeholders: provide support to customer(s) in resolving functional issues requiring in-depth expertise in the Workday solutions.
  • Analyze business requirements and translate them into effective and efficient application design and configuration.
  • Provide leadership in the design, development, testing, and implementation of Workday products and business processes.
  • Conduct high level analysis, data validation or implement auditing programs to ensure data integrity and provide recommendations to implement continuous improvement initiatives.
  • A provider of cloud-based post-production support for Workday HCM.

HRIS/HR Project Manager

VibeHCM
04.2018 - 06.2019
  • Company Overview: Provider of cloud-based employee engagement and human capital management solutions.
  • In partnership with internal and external stakeholders: create strategic HRIS roadmaps and help develop and streamline client processes, define strategic direction for improving support around critical accountabilities of security administration, HR reporting, self-service, and user experience of the VibeHCM platform across all HR areas and business functions.
  • Assist VibeHCM architects with creating SQL templates for client specific needs to deliver through defined reports and analytics for data validation.
  • Assess, resolve, and escalate bottlenecks and project risks to senior and/or management resources.
  • Participate in post-implementation transition.
  • Assist and/or contribute to other areas outside of assigned projects.
  • Provider of cloud-based employee engagement and human capital management solutions.

Director, HRIS

U.S. HealthWorks/Concentra
08.2015 - 04.2018
  • Company Overview: a leading provider of occupational medicine and urgent care services within the manufacturing and industrial markets.
  • A multi-year program delivering HR components and processes (VibeHCM) to the entire associate population, empowering individuals, and managers the ability to access Self-Service functionalities through an Enterprise Portal environment.
  • Implementation included: Talent Management functionality such as e-Recruiting and e-Learning, Performance, Compensation, Adobe Forms, and automated workflow processes.
  • Responsibilities in this position also included: development of new information security procedures for intranet and extranet access by employees and non-employees, antivirus checks, and reverse testing.
  • Performed resource planning, requirements, change and configuration management, oversee all testing, and ensure proper release management.
  • Working directly and indirectly with cross departmental Managers, Developers, System Analysts, Team Leads, Business Analysts, Network Administrators, both on & offsite.
  • Managed multiple vendors.
  • Delivering end-user training, organizational communications, coordinating change management activities as well as issues and risks.
  • A leading provider of occupational medicine and urgent care services within the manufacturing and industrial markets.

Director, Human Resources

Taylor Corporation
09.2013 - 08.2015
  • Company Overview: a provider of high-quality printed marketing materials to Fortune 500 companies and professional service firms.
  • Serve as a reference and sounding board for new and established employees.
  • Cultivate strong relationships with executive management team to encourage a company culture that promotes learning and creativity, inspiring employee acts of ingenuity.
  • Identify challenges ranging from employee motivation to behavioral discipline and continuing an ongoing commitment to aiding in mentorship programs that broaden professional horizons.
  • A provider of high-quality printed marketing materials to Fortune 500 companies and professional service firms.

Skills

  • Expertise in Workday HRIS configuration
  • Payroll systems, ADP and Paycom
  • Timekeeping, UKG and Kronos
  • Recruiting, iCIMS, Greenhouse, Lever
  • Performance management, Culture AMP
  • Project management, JIRA and Asana
  • Collaboration, Mondaycom, Smartsheet
  • Automation solutions with Workato, Kainos
  • Employee engagement through TinyPulse
  • Microsoft Office Suite proficiency
  • Data reporting using SQL, Crystal
  • HCM knowledge Oracle, SuccessFactors, PeopleSoft, UKG

Technical Knowledge

Workday, ADP (Workforce, Fusion), UKG (Ultipro), SAP-SuccessFactors, Oracle, Peoplesoft, Ceridian, VibeHCM, Paycom, Gusto, Rippling, Culture Amp, Workday Recruiting, Taleo, IBM Kenexa/Brassring, Enterprise Recruiting Solution (PeopleSoft), Paycom, ADP Talent Management, iCIMS, Lever, Workable, Greenhouse, Workday, ADP (Workforce), Kronos Timekeeping, Paycom, Gusto, Rippling, Workday, IBM Cognos, ADP ReportSmith, Paycom, SQL/Crystal Reporting, Ceridian PowerQuery, JIRA, Asana, Monday.com, MS Project, Smartsheet, Wrike, Miro, Visor, Workato, Kainos, Microsoft Suite, Slack, TinyPulse Survey, Talmetrix

Timeline

HRIS, Manager

Deluxe Media Inc.
11.2021 - Current

Director, HRIS and Compensation

Brilliant Corners
03.2021 - 11.2021

HRIS/Human Resources Business Consultant

Kognitiv, Inc.
06.2019 - 11.2020

HRIS/HR Project Manager

VibeHCM
04.2018 - 06.2019

Director, HRIS

U.S. HealthWorks/Concentra
08.2015 - 04.2018

Director, Human Resources

Taylor Corporation
09.2013 - 08.2015
Michelle Rowe