AMBER WALSTON
Spring, TX 77373
281.355.8686
713.557.3447
Results-focused HRIS/Payroll Professional with 10+ years of experience in human resources, payroll, and benefits; attention to detail and strong knowledge of payroll and benefits processes; comfortable in high-pressure situations and has the ability to multi-task; experienced with project management and system conversions.
COMPUTER SKILLS
> ADP HR/Payroll (
> Ceridian HR/Payroll (Source 500)
> Infinium HR/Payroll (AS400)
> Kronos iSeries and Workforce Central
>
> Report Smith
> Showcase Report Writer
> Crystal Report Writer
> Cognos Impromptu
> SQL
> Excel-Advanced
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
HRIS/Payroll Consultant 2003-present
* Lead the department in recommending the strategy and direction for HRIS initiatives and daily operations.
* Single point of contact for the design, development and administration of all HRIS functionality and procedures, including data interfaces to vendors.
* Responsible for data integrity, data management and complex reporting in Crystal and Report Smith.
* Analyze payroll procedure changes and work with ADP technicians to implement system changes and enhancements.
* Provide critical research, expertise, customer service, and training to all users.
* Responsible for set-up and maintenance of system level controls, including Benefit Plans and Payroll Codes and standardization of codes across multiple companies.
Implementation Consultant 2000-2002
Ceridian Employer Services
* Assess client specifications to determine appropriate implementation strategy, and serve as primary contact throughout implementation cycle.
* Develop and manage overall detailed implementation project plan and strategy and ensure on-time delivery of the implementation.
* Provide channel of communication with the customer decision makers and users to maintain and effectively manage the partnership throughout the implementation cycle.
* Provide end-user training and assistance.
Infinium Software Applications Consultant 1998-2000
BCSI (Infinium Business Partner) various locations
* Directed clients nationwide through implementation of new system.
* Defined clients’ requirements, analyzed business processes and data, and developed HRIS based solutions.
* Performed on-site training of HR, Payroll, Benefits Administration, and Showcase (report writer), parallel processing and going "live".
* Assisted programmers with conversion and interface issues.
* Provided follow-up visits with clients to train new employees and troubleshoot current systems for optimum efficiency.
Payroll Projects Administrator (Consultant) 1998
Iteq
* Led analysis and implementation of ADP Payroll for Windows.
* Compiled and completed miscellaneous payroll tax forms and query writing in Report Smith.
* Processed payroll for 1200 employees, managed W-2 preparation, and handled employee inquiries.
* Provided problem resolution for systems and accounting discrepancies.
Project Manager 1997-1998
Grant Prideco
* Managed set-up, implementation, and training of Infinium HR, including Payroll, Benefits Administration and Query 2000.
* Provided ongoing maintenance of Infinium system.
* Responsible for payroll management functions.
* Provided consultative and technical assistance to Human Resources end users and served as liaison to IS department.
* Managed quarterly tax reporting and supervised payroll processing for 1800 employees.
EDUCATION & TRAINING
> Ceridian Payroll & Benefits
> Showcase
> ADP Payroll & Benefits
>
> Infinium Payroll & Benefits
> MS Excel-Advanced
> Crystal Report Writer