Darin G.

HRIS Workday Software Analyst / Engaging Thought Leader, Customer Support Guru/ Cultural Difference Maker/Agent of Change & Process Improvement Agile Creator!

White Plains, New York, United States

About

I am a passionate Workday Enthusiast with a proven track record as a proficient Workday HRIS Systems Analyst. My strong HR acumen and expertise in business analysis, testing, and project support empower me to streamline internal HR processes and align solutions with organizational objectives. Self-motivated and collaborative, I thrive in working closely with colleagues, consultants, and payroll teams to drive impactful change. Integrity is at the core of my work, and I am committed to fostering an open-door policy, promoting cross-training, ensuring accountability, and cultivating a team-oriented atmosphere. My peers often regard me as a thought leader and a valued colleague. Beyond my HR expertise, I bring over 22 years of experience in global supply chain operations. As a Deputy Product Owner in Scrum Methodologies and Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), including SAP/S4 HANA R1 and R2 modules, I have developed a deep understanding of supply chain dynamics. My role has honed my skills in managing complex global multi-site operations and supply chain business areas. As an engaging leader and cultural difference-maker, I am a results-oriented thinker with a proven track record of success. I have established strong strategic alliances globally and forged partnerships with vendors nationally, which have been instrumental in streamlining operational, training, and onboarding processes. These efforts have enabled me to build a roadmap for success, maximize profitability, and drive customer satisfaction. I am eager to connect and explore how my skills and experience can contribute to your company's success. Let's collaborate to create impactful solutions and drive excellence together.

Experience

  • Carl Zeiss Inc. Human Resources - HRIS Workday System Support Analyst at ZEISS Medical Technology
    May 2022 - Present · 4 yrs 3 mos

    HRIS works with Shared Services & serves as an technical point-of-contact for assigned functional areas and assists all subject matter experts with ensuring data integrity throughout the organization, Including testing of Workday system changes, report writing and analyzing data flows for process improvement opportunities. HRIS supports all Workday upgrades, patches, testing and other technical projects as assigned, with high level customer support initiatives including onboarding of new hires and data accuracy. Supporting Workday Modules: Recruiting, Compensation, Benefits, Time Tracking, Absence Management, Performance Management and Talent Modules. *Utilization of Signavio *Provide platinum level customer service support within the HRIS support team to internal CZI companies via Workday HCM, and other leverage to technology capabilities inquiries. *Review system issues for internal workers in conjunction with HR, Payroll, Compensation, Benefits. *Test system issues via SBX & ZG6 for project related or non-project related functionality. *Collaborate with ZEISS colleagues to mitigate potential issues and develop solutions for future process improvements. *Review all issues concerning Microsoft Authenticator application & Workday application. *Utilizing monthly and weekly reporting capabilities to identify opportunities to improve recruiting hiring processes, talent acquisition, Payroll data concerns & compensation accuracies. *Provide back up support to HR on the onboarding process. *Review recruiting Inquiries concerning position creations or EIB position closures, Job requisitions concerns. *ITSM Lead for the IT4U Ticketing system for system issues & support for Workday related issues. *Provide high level support to the business segments for projects with direct influence within the Workday modules. *HRBS & HR Generalist & internal employee training on Workday or functional usage capabilities. *Support configurations on project related matters.

  • Bloomberg LP (Hybrid)
    • Human Resources GPS BLOOMBERG – Workday Benefits Specialist
      Oct 2021 - May 2022 · 8 mos

      Global People Shared Services, an integral vehicle of Human Resources delivering a first in class experience to the enterprise. The global team facilitates critical employee lifecycle transactions. Including on-boarding new hires into the company, to coordinating best in class benefits & enrollment via Workday HRIS working closely with internal & external vendors, working with internal employees. responsible for handling HR inquiries, processing HR transactions, and maintaining accurate HR data. HR Shared Services provides guidance and insight on opportunities for process improvement and actively drives and participates in projects to improve existing HR processes. •Function as plan administrator for assigned benefits programs and ensure benefits vendors and third-party administrators (TPAs) are administering programs properly and according to contract •Global support of collaboration with management to establish COVID-19 policies for RTO, protocols, resulting in less than 2.3 percent of instances of transmission, ensured 100% compliance with local, state, and federal law •Employee staffing including on-boarding & recruiting added processing for 125+ new employees globally. Assist team with managing annual open enrollment, Via HCM system Workday. •knowledge and staff management strategies, policies & internal processes, experience with workday software, employee benefits & staff support. •Human resources GPS •Experience with ADP Workforce •Talent Acquisition w/full reporting metrics – experience with implementing ATS systems •Participate in the development, implementation, and administration of benefits programs for Employees.

    • Supply Chain Operations /Deputy Product Owner / WMS/ SAP S4 HANNA R1, R2 / Engaging Leader
      Apr 2000 - Oct 2021 · 21 yrs 7 mos

      Review and manage current supplier relationships within Supply Chain function and actively contribute to enhancement of those relationships. Scrum Certified in lean business processes, systems, and continuous improvement within Global Supply Chain. Develop and maintain relationships in the management program covering supplier performance relationships & risk management. Managed escalation and issue resolution processes with Logistic Service Provider. Managed annual cost-saving initiatives framework with clear KPIs per QTR. Built and developed client relationships, drove business development and networking across our regional businesses Managed large teams within Bloomberg with internal stakeholders & clients for B2C. Direct engagement with senior management at clients, which involved negotiating vendor contracts. Direct Management of all on-site supply chain warehouse activities, production planning, operational purchasing, cost reduction, material scheduling, material usage calculation FIFO, inventory management, MRP, and customer outbound processing Via SAP HANNA ERP. Provided leadership & collaboration with 8 direct reports to optimize inventories, material planning, production scheduling, and transportation globally. Provided guidance to leadership around scenario planning and trend analysis to determine how to improve KPIs are tracking to goals by researching and integrating BMAP pallet sensor tracking internally. Provided development of business processes and methodologies for new product Introductions, provided key leadership in determining gaps and opportunities for global planning and operations systems dashboards via Qlik & QSEN. Managed data with upload with intelligent audit and provided sandbox support for operational and directional decisions with new WMS Inventory & SAP Hanna RP1, EDI communication issues between Bloomberg & Vendors.