ADDITIONAL PROJECT INFORMATION
"Given the limited opportunity to fully explore all relevant experience and skills during interviews or on a resume, I've included this page to provide a more detailed overview of my previous system-related projects."
Notable Projects & Testimonials
Maya Angelou Schools
Used: Paylocity, Dayforce, Namely (No existing HRIS)
Successfully merged 3 companies and implemented an HRIS payroll and benefits platform cutting payroll costs by 41%. Create, update, and maintain all documentation related to the project including charters work plans, timelines, issue/risk logs, and budgets with Microsoft 365 Forms. Lead project teams and managed project scope, schedule, and budget, to achieve a 90% success rate of project delivery.
Produced best practices, Sows, and HR training, for benefits and payroll implementation reducing resource needs by 32%. Evaluated employee onboarding programs and presented strategic improvement recommendations to upper management increasing revenue by 20% the first month. Collaborated with HRLT to establish pipeline development for initiatives and expanding project delivery by 17%.
Global Program Manager for Oerlikon:
Used: SAP/SuccessFactors, Employee Central, Oracle, Paylocity, Workforce, ADP, UltiPro, Paychex, and Workforce now.
Inception - Led a team of 8 to implement a new HRIS to merge 7 US companies. My team was also tasked with Change Management and internal/external communications for the duration of the project. Partnered with finance to develop their G/L codes and monthly reports as well as AP and AC.
Phase I - Created a vendor repository and negotiated contracts with all Human Capital vendors. Built reporting with KPIs and metrics for four countries, including seven US companies. Created a
structured compensation - min, mid, max, commission structure, and bonus plans for seven companies in three countries.
Phase II - Benefits Platform - Included new vendor data buildouts. Led open enrollment for six merged companies on a new platform with Paylocity Benefits.
Phase III - Onboarding module and integration with Employee Central and Pentos. Two integration points from Employee Central to Web Pay and Onboarding to Paylocity. Instantaneous bilateral feed via API for all changes and updates.
Program Manager - Walgreens:
Used: Oracle, PeopleSoft, Cornerstone, Paylocity, Processmap, Workday
Ongoing Projects included vendor selection, implementation, testing, training, and PM for the following: OSHA software for all distribution centers, Compensation bonus program, Annual Review software, and program. Rollout and training of Cornerstone for internal Learning Center. Organization Design, and Diversity & Inclusion.
Created intake process for project charter/portfolio through SharePoint.
HR Program Manager - Rite Aid:
Used: ClickUp, Smartsheet, Qualtrics, Microsoft 365, Paylocity, Workday
Project testing lead for annual compensation cycle, involving bonus, merit, and executive compensation programs. Testing involved user and systems interfaces between intranet site and Workday including workflow, benefit calculations, and statement production.
Managed a broad range of projects such as business HR improvement, implementation, design, development, and stakeholder support.
Drive completion of HR initiatives creating a new Shared Services team to support 50 thousand employees for time and attendance expanding employee support by 26%.
A FEW TESTIMONIALS
Lissa is my secret weapon. When we run into a difficult situation or issue with a project, Lissa can talk anyone off a ledge!
Irina G. Discover, Director Global PMO
Thank you for taking the initiative to conduct SharePoint training on the Project SharePoint sites for Performance Management and Pay for Performance. I received excellent feedback from the business. They see the value not only from a storage standpoint but also the collaboration capabilities within SharePoint. Also, Marylynn is very pleased with the support you are providing on Perf Mgt. She would like you to support another key initiative on her radar. Finally, I would like to thank you for your willingness to help Sola in developing the HR PMO umbrella SharePoint site. I appreciate your experience, can-do attitude, and being a great team player.
Mike M., Walgreens, Director PMO
Thanks so much Lissa—you’ve been a huge help throughout this process, and helped us to successfully introduce WFP to HRBP’s. Thanks again for your hard work and willingness to go above and beyond!
Kyle G. Walgreens, Director of Workforce Planning
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Thanks, Lissa! You definitely helped us out. As of now, we are in a good place to start our analysis. We only have a few HRBPs that didn’t submit data, and we will add the data manually if they submit their information in time.
Thanks again!
Sarah K. Walgreens, Manager Workforce Development
I have worked with Lissa on multiple projects and I am still amazed at what she can accomplish with little to no direction or even information!
Shawn R. Staples. Director of IT
We had no idea what was happening nor what direction to go in. Lissa, within one hour we knew you were the answer and my mind was at ease.
Marvin H. CFO Maya Angelou
Lissa’s characterization is spot on. I will also add that Lissa has been invaluable to the execution of this project in getting the councils off the ground. There are numerous moving parts to coordinating the activities of four distinct launches each chock full of busy business leaders with competing schedules. Her expert project management skills have allowed me to maintain a consistent approach to the framework and execution of each launched process, up to and through the 1.5-day kick-off meetings that are part of the design. The results and the experience have been very well received by the council members, launch attendees, and the council executive sponsors (aka CoVPs).
Please let me know if any additional information is required. Again, Lissa has been an invaluable resource to the success of the regional diversity council initiative.
Be Well,
Melissa D. Walgreens, Director D&I