Gauri Patil

Experience

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  DB Healthcare, Inc.

  Sept 2005 - Jan 2011

  Developed resource planning strategies, optimizing scheduling and resource utilization. Facilitated internal and global resource allocation by managing client relationships and staffing issues.● Automated and implemented HRIS processes, reducing administrative costs by $500K annually.● Pioneered a cross-functional HRIS analytics adoption, improving workforce planning and reducing turnover by 10%.● Launched a self-service HR portal, increasing employee engagement by 30% and improving retention rates.● Maintained SOX compliance integration into HRIS, minimizing compliance risks and reducing audit prep time by 20%. Show less

  • HRIS Manager

    Jan 2007 - Jan 2011

  • HRIS Administrator

    Sept 2005 - Jan 2007
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  Lahey Hospital & Medical Center

  Nov 2014 - Nov 2015

  HR Generalist/HRIS Lead

  Managed the accuracy of HR data entry, ensuring compliance with company policies and standards. Managed CCF production for managers, providing updated colleague information weekly. Facilitated maintenance and digital storage of active and terminated employee records. Conducted comprehensive file audits, resolved discrepancies, and supervised offsite storage management. Served as the primary liaison for employee file requests and offsite inventory coordination. Coordinated all aspects of HR document scanning, indexing, and termination processing with adherence to company policies.● Spearheaded HRIS integration with payroll and benefits systems, minimizing payroll processing time by 15%.● Generated and updated weekly reports to optimize workflow and address backlogs.● Enhanced data accuracy in new hire entries, transfers, pay adjustments, and status changes.● Implemented data validation protocols, reducing data entry errors by 30% and improving reporting precision.● Played a key role in the merger with Winchester Hospital, successfully transforming HRIS data into the Lahey HRIS system, PeopleSoft. Show less

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  Benchmark Senior Living

  Oct 2015 - Apr 2020

  Senior HRIS Manager

  Collaborated with senior leadership to select and implement technologies aligned with corporate objectives, ensuring updates to the technology roadmap. Delivered recommendations that bridged technical concepts with business needs, evaluating the impact of technology on business practices. Defined functional designs by assessing user requirements, application scope, and projectgoals. Worked with consultants to integrate Articulate 360 and Storyline tools into the learning management system (LMS). Served as the IT support contact for HR, developing solutions and documenting business processes. Administered platform configurations, workflows, and business rules for the business service line (BSL). Created SQL-based reports for management, operations, and finance, translating project needs into functional specifications using Excel, Cognos, and SQL. Utilized the UltiPro system to meet business requirements while ensuring compliance with SOX audit standards.● Evaluated and mitigated design risks focusing on user interactions within the system architecture.● Boosted operational efficiency by aligning business processes with existing technology systems.● Successfully achieved and maintained SOX certification with E&Y, enhancing financial accountability.● Strengthened investor confidence by ensuring reliable financial reporting and internal controls.● Reinforced over 10 successful mergers and acquisitions in the senior living sector across New England, where SOX compliance facilitated smoother transitions and regulatory adherence. Show less

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  Public Consulting Group

  May 2020 - Apr 2021

  HRIS Tech Lead

  Directed the HRIS analyst team at Benchmark, serving as the subject matter expert for UltiPro, BackOffice, and Kronos systems.Maintained proficiency in Yardi and SQL to support the HCM department, leveraging expertise to address technical and operational needs. Supervised and mentored an HRIS team to ensure operational efficiency and effective system support for the Human Capital Management department. Collaborated with benefits, 401K, and payroll teams to streamline HR processes, ensuring optimized workflows and enhanced service delivery. Partnered with the IT department to facilitate seamless internal systemintegrations, focusing on cohesive technological infrastructure and data consistency. Liaised with project managers to implement time/attendance solutions for Non-Exempt employees, enhancing workforce management.● Deployed a new HRIS platform and achieved a 20% reduction in administrative costs by automating manual HR tasks.● Facilitated the system integrations from ADP to platforms, including iCIMS, Brainier LMS, Ceridian, VOYA, Chronus, Sunlife, and Nationwide while ensuring precise data transfer and synchronization across technical systems. Show less

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  Dynatrace

  May 2021 - now

  Lead Solutions Architect

  Key technical expert and business process advisor with a deep understanding of business operations and application ecosystems, including data flow and integration analysis. Skilled in facilitating technical meetings with business analysts, stakeholders, internal teams, vendors, and implementation partners. Experienced in mentoring team members and leading solution design workshops to evaluate business capabilities and impacts across people, process, data, and technology before development. Collaborates with security teams to assess and mitigate application security risks, ensuring compliance with standards. Partners with stakeholders to develop future-state technical architectures and technology roadmaps aligned with strategic priorities. Oversees development progress, reviewing changes post-successful testing across environments. Proficient in analyzing and optimizing business systemstech stacks, leveraging advancements to streamline and enhance processes, while supporting POC development and building strong business cases.● Streamlined data integrations by delivering value-driven solutions, including opportunities for application consolidation.● Addressed technology needs by clarifying business values, priorities, and requirements while standardizing processes.● Leveraged HRIS and HCM Suite products, including solution integrations, data management, security, and analytics.● Ensured compliance with SDLC principles and DevOps methodologies, focusing on regulatory adherence.● Improved agile process, including sprint planning, story estimation, solution documentation, & release execution.● Recognized as the delivery lead for the global implementation of SuccessFactors Employee Central, Performance, WFS, and the Compensation Module, as well as ADP/Celergo/CloudPay (US/Canadian/Global) Payroll. Successfully drove these projects to completion.● Optimized the resource allocation by meeting the go-live schedule and deadlines, preventing delays and cost overruns. Show less