Stephanie Edmonds
HRIS Manager, Employee Benefits Specialist
601.816.9899
myattsm@gmail.com
Meridian, MS
Hello! I’m Stephanie.
I am an HRIS Manager. My job is to support and
maintain HR systems. But really? I listen to
stakeholders and end users to creatively solve
problems…which really just means I make people
feel important by being heard and understood.
Experience
October 2016 – Present
HRIS Manager
Employee Benefits Specialist
Molpus Woodlands Group
HRIS Manager
– Spearheaded UKG implementation in 2017
– Managed data migration during 2018 HRIS implementation to ensure a smooth transition of employee data and again in 2023 for billable/non-billable cost centers based on client land bases and task centers
– Introduced significant improvements in HR efficiency and accuracy by designing strategic workflows, paired with custom forms and the ability for employees and managers to use self-service functions within the HRIS
– Implemented ATS (applicant tracking system) to streamline the recruitment and hiring process
– Create and maintain onboarding/offboarding and benefit enrollment checklists to ensure all tasks are completed by the correct individuals
– Continuously review and enhance existing configurations to ensure optimization of workflows, checklists and custom forms
– Ensure data security by implementing strict access controls and creating security profiles based on employee roles
– Create and maintain all employee profiles, including timesheet, performance review, accruals and dashboard layout
– Create and maintain benefit and retirement plans, holiday tables, time offs, custom forms, notifications, groups and more
– SME (subject matter expert) for HRIS and HR processes
– Collaborate with IT for system upgrades when needed
– Develop comprehensive training materials for end-users to ensure improved utilization of the HRIS platform
– Provide prompt, professional technical support to end-users and maintain high levels of employee satisfaction
– Partnered with Accounting and IT departments to learn about the client billing process and billing software, then created a custom form in the HRIS to mesh with the billing software macros for a more succinct process
– Collaborated with Accounting and IT on timesheet submission issues and presented several solutions which were proposed to senior management
– Partnered with HR on a new health insurance plan, including premiums and PPOs for various states and then built the plan in the HRIS with the appropriate costs/deductions and coverages
– Maintain compensation, job titles and job descriptions within the HRIS
– Improve organizational filing systems for confidential employee data, allowing for better accessibility and efficiency
– Pull employee information from HRIS, compile and use data analytics for governmental and client compliance reporting
– Respond to employees’ payroll-related questions, as needed
Employee Benefits Specialist
– Administer employee benefits, manage open enrollment and conduct benefit audits
– Develop and implement onboarding programs for new employees
– Maximize employee understanding of benefits through effective communication
– Partner with broker on renewals and evaluations of current benefit plan designs
– Develop relationships with insurance contacts for improved service levels and issue resolution
– Provide ongoing support to employees during the entire hire-to-retire life cycle, including parental leave, disability claims, marriage/divorce and retirement
– Check employees’ benefits for accuracy and input all information into the HRIS
– Collaborate with HR to develop and maintain an up-to-date benefits manual
– Track 401(k) eligibility and manage enrollment/administration of company retirement plans
– Ensure timely and accurate processing of 401(k) contribution changes, loan requests and distribution transactions for employees
– Assist outside auditors of 401(k) plan for compliance with federal regulations, reducing potential risks associated with non-compliance penalties
June 2011 – Present
Legal Scopist
Self-Employed
– Review deposition transcripts for accuracy in grammar, punctuation and spelling
– Work closely with court reporters to ensure accurate transcripts are delivered to lawyers promptly
April 2008 – August 2011
Accountant
Thomasson Company
– Filed sales, use and severance taxes on a monthly basis
– Prepared payroll for outside processor
– Ensured accurate inventory counts by maintaining Excel spreadsheets for inventory turnovers
– Made inventory transfers
– Maintained general ledger and made journal entries
– Processed 401(k)
Education & Certifications
Mississippi State University
Bachelor of Business Administration
HRIP (Human Resource Information Professional)
Expiration date: June 30, 2027
Skills & Other Experience
Programs & Computer Languages
UKG, Workday, Microsoft Power BI
Excel, Word, PowerPoint, SQL,
Smartsheet, AS400, Sage,
Microsoft Dynamics, CRMs
Other Skills
Relationship-Building, Data Analytics,
Innovation, Attention to Detail,
High Technical Aptitude, Proactive,
Team-Player, Active Listening
Other Relevant Experience
Flipping Raw Land
Objective: Buy raw land (land without structures/improvements) at a discounted price and then sell the land for more than the purchase price.
For a short time I attempted flipping raw land. I ultimately quit the business venture because I do not have the personality for it. I felt like I was taking advantage of others’ ignorance and/or their need for quick cash.
Regardless, I walked away from the endeavor, not with tons of money in the bank, but with a priceless education. During that time I was forced to step out of my comfort zone in a multitude of ways. I learned the ropes of a completely new (to me) business and researched the software I needed.
After I studied the business, I:
– Set up my own LLC
– Opened a PO box
– Researched CRMs (and purchased one)
– Subscribed to land date websites such as PRYCD and DataTree
– Built a seller-facing website
– Subscribed to an answering service to take initial calls from sellers
Once everything was set up, the fun began! Before a single piece of mail went out, I spent hours researching, scrubbing data and merging mailers. For each campaign, I would:
– Research potential markets by pulling listings from websites, searching recent land sales, calculating days on market, finding the distance from the nearest midsized metropolitan area and pulling many, many more metrics to analyze
– Choose a market and acre range to target based on the research
– Pull the land records by going to the courthouse, emailing the courthouse or by utilizing websites (PRYCD or DataTree)
– Scrub hundreds of thousands of rows of data
– Merge data to mailers
– Mail letters and wait for calls
Once calls came in, the potential seller was added to the CRM and the process of researching specific parcels of land began.
Although I didn’t ultimately pursue land flipping as a career, I learned priceless lessons by jumping in and trying something completely new and different. It gave me extensive skills in the realm of data analytics as I scrubbed massive datasets to made sense of the chaos.
I will always be grateful for the experience and remember the hours spent researching, problem-solving and scrubbing data to predict future outcomes!
More…because we are all more than the job that pays us
