Karin Johnson

Experience

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  Previous Work Experience

  Jan 1998 - Mar 2011

  Previous Experience

  HRIS/Compensation Specialist at Human Resource StaffingHRIS Analyst at Leonard, Street, and Deinard P.A.Compensation & Benefits Assistant at Oppenheimer, Wolff, & Donnelly LLPHuman Resources Generalist & Benefits Specialist at Department 56

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  Ceridian

  Mar 2011 - Jan 2019

  Professional Services

  Managed a high volume of Professional Services client projects annually, working closely with large internal teams to coordinate, configure, test, and launch new financial/payroll features. PROJECT MANAGEMENTCoordinated complex financial/payroll projects, organizing implementation with global teams and managing all stakeholder communications. Positioned as a SME, provided guidance and problem resolution on unique and challenging initiatives. Point of contact for all vendor, client, and internal off-shore custom projects.PROCESS IMPROVEMENTAnalyzed systems and processes to optimize client experience including deploying a change for export projects, capturing up to 4 weeks of time savings and improved internal coordination.Core Focus:Project Management, Payroll and Financial Software Implementations, Project Scope and Timelines, Stakeholder and Global Teams Communication-- Show less

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  Ceridian

  Dec 2019 - now

  SEEKING MY NEXT ADVENTURE!Actively pursuing opportunities in project management, software implementation, or client project planning/business requirement assessment. Extensive experience in HR/Payroll implementation.PROJECT MANAGEMENT | SOFTWARE IMPLEMENTATIONS | CLIENT TRAINING Highly detailed, organized, and collaborative project manager with extensive background coordinating client software implementations and customizations. Skilled at managing all aspects of project lifecycle from requirements gathering, project plans, timelines, stakeholder communications, testing, implementation, training, and post go live support. RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENTDedicated to building effective client relationships with focus on establishing value, aligning solutions with business objectives, and executing projects that support client success. Known for strong follow-through, proactive communication, in-depth training, and ability to simplify the complex process. PROJECT MANAGEMENT10+ years’ experience overseeing client implementation and professional services projects with consistent record of delivering within scope and schedule. Recognized as the bridge between internal teams and the client with ability to clearly identify potential roadblocks and drive sensible, agile, and synergistic solutions.CORE COMPETENCIES• Project Management | Coordination | Planning• Project Scope & Schedule Management• Busines Requirements Analysis• Client Training & Education• Problem Identification & Resolution• Software Implementation & Integration Projects• Test Plans & Audit Plans• Process | Operations Improvement• Change Management• Cross-Functional Global Teams• Stakeholder Communication Show less

  • HR/Payroll Implementation Consultant

    Mar 2008 - now

  • Dayforce Implementation Consultant

    Dec 2019 - Nov 2020