Jennifer Lee
Montreal
Summary
Dynamic and passionate Workday HR Product Manager with a proven track record at Genuine Parts Company, excelling in stakeholder management and system configuration. Adept at driving process improvements and enhancing business strategies, leveraging strong problem-solving skills to deliver impactful solutions. Committed to aligning HR technologies with organizational goals for optimal efficiency, while keeping the guiding principal of OneGPC in mind,
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Workday HR Product Manager
Genuine Parts Company
10.2024 - Current
- Develop relationships with key global stakeholder and subject matter experts.
- Manage the Workday configuration strategy in partnership with HR Program Director.
- Lead and facilitate periodic meetings of your global business advisory partners and configuration design sessions.
- Partner with internal technology teams, and vendors to ensure alignment of processes to systems and tools.
- Develop proof of concepts based on business requirements and recommend efficient end to end business processes.
- Document business requirements and conduct system configuration functionality.
- Stay informed of the Workday roadmap and provide inputs into GPC’s Workday roadmap.
- Be an active participant in the Workday Community and advocate for GPC business needs.
Workday Analyst
Genuine Parts Company
04.2023 - 10.2024
- Manage and maintain the Workday HCM, Talent Management and Learning modules.
- Configure and maintain Workday modules to align with business processes and requirements.
- Implement system enhancements, updates, and new features as released by Workday.
- Customize business processes, workflows, and security roles within Workday.
- Partner with HR, Payroll, Finance, and other departments to understand business needs and translate them into Workday solutions.
- Act as a liaison between technical teams and business users to ensure effective communication and alignment.
- Provide training and documentation to end-users on Workday functionality and best practices.
Senior Analyst, HRIS
UAP Inc.
01.2021 - 04.2023
- Serve as the subject matter expert (SME) for the organization’s HRIS platforms (Oracle PeopleSoft HRMS, Talent Quest, CV Manager, Red Carpet, Achievers, WorkflowGen, etc.)
- Manage system configurations, updates, and enhancements to support HR processes such as payroll, benefits, recruiting, performance management, and talent development.
- Troubleshoot and resolve system issues, ensuring minimal disruption to HR operations.
- Identify opportunities for process improvements and system enhancements to increase efficiency and effectiveness.
- Lead or participate in the implementation of new HRIS modules, features, or integrations.
- Collaborate with HR and IT teams to evaluate and recommend new technologies or tools.
- Develop and maintain advanced reports, dashboards, and analytics to support HR and business decision-making.
- Analyze HR data trends and provide actionable insights to leadership.
- Ensure compliance with internal and external reporting requirements, including regulatory and audit needs.
- Lead or support HRIS-related projects, including system upgrades, process improvements, and new module implementations.
- Create project plans, timelines, and deliverables, ensuring projects are completed on time and within scope.
- Coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure successful project execution.
- Ensure the accuracy and integrity of HR data through regular audits and quality checks.
- Maintain compliance with data privacy laws, security policies, and industry regulations.
- Manage system security roles and permissions to ensure appropriate access levels.
- Provide guidance and training to HR team members and end-users on system functionality and best practices.
- Develop user guides, training materials, and documentation for HRIS processes.
- Act as a point of escalation for HRIS-related issues and provide advanced troubleshooting support.
- Partner with HR, IT, and other business units to understand business needs and translate them into system solutions.
- Act as a liaison between technical teams and HR stakeholders to ensure alignment on system functionality and business objectives.
- Build strong relationships with external vendors and consultants to ensure effective system support.
Advisor, HR and Technologies
UAP Inc.
04.2017 - 01.2021
- Provide guidance on HR technology trends, best practices, and emerging tools to improve HR processes.
- Evaluate existing HR systems and processes to identify areas for improvement and recommend technology-driven solutions.
- Support the implementation, configuration, and optimization of HR systems (Oracle PeopleSoft HRMS, Talent Quest, CV Manager, Red Carpet, Achievers, WorkflowGen, etc.).
- Ensure HR technologies are effectively integrated with other business systems and processes.
- Analyze current HR workflows and identify opportunities to streamline and automate processes using technology.
- Partner with HR teams to design and implement efficient, technology-enabled solutions for recruiting, onboarding, payroll, benefits, performance management, and other HR functions.
- Provide insights and recommendations based on HR data and analytics to support decision-making.
- Develop and deliver advanced reports, dashboards, and metrics to measure the effectiveness of HR programs and initiatives.
- Ensure data integrity and compliance with privacy regulations.
- Lead or support HR technology projects, including system upgrades, new module implementations, and process redesigns.
- Coordinate with cross-functional teams, vendors, and stakeholders to ensure successful project execution.
- Provide training and support to HR teams and end-users to ensure effective adoption of HR technologies.
- Develop user guides, training materials, and documentation for HR systems and processes.
- Manage system security roles and permissions to maintain data confidentiality and integrity.
- Support audits and compliance reporting as needed.
- Build strong relationships with HR, IT, and other business units to understand their needs and provide tailored solutions.
- Act as a liaison between technical teams and HR stakeholders to ensure alignment on system functionality and business objectives.
- Partner with external vendors and consultants to evaluate and implement HR technology solutions.
HR Coordinator
UAP Inc.
06.2014 - 04.2017
- Develop and maintain the Human Resources communication plan.
- Develop and deliver training.
- Participate in the creation and deployment of a corporate health and wellness program.
- Maintained human resources information system and kept employee files up to date and accurate.
- Provide advisory support to managers regarding operational HR processes and procedures.
- Coordinate disability cases in collaboration with Great-West Life for employees in Quebec and the Ottawa region (both unionized and non-unionized employees).
- Ensure compliance with hiring and personnel movements in relation to budget adherence and company standards.
- Create, modify, and ensure the integrity of positions in Oracle PeopleSoft HRMS (Position Management).
- Resolve issues related to employee network accounts in collaboration with the IT department.
- Act as the resource person for Oracle PeopleSoft HRMS and WorkflowGen software.
HR Technicien
UAP Inc.
02.2010 - 06.2014
- Follow the hiring process regarding administrative documents, approvals, compensation, and titles to ensure compliance with company policies.
- Create, modify, and ensure the integrity of positions Oracle PeopleSoft HRMS (Position Management)
- Validate the accuracy of job requisitions submitted in the CV Manager system.
- Determine wage rates to offer during the hiring or promotion of hourly employees.
- Determine bi-weekly salary increases for hourly employees based on their cumulative hours worked.
- Perform batch processing for payroll.
- Prepare and process documents related to job changes: salary changes, transfers, promotions, and status changes.
- Prepare reports and statistics (retention, turnover rates, non-compete/non-solicitation).
- Create organizational charts using ORG+ software.
- Issue total compensation statements via the Oracle PeopleSoft HRMS system.
- Ensure compliance of references submitted under the Employee Referral Program (ERP) and determine the timing of bonus payments.
- Act as the resource person for managers regarding all of the above.
Education
BBA - Human Resource Management
Université Du Québec À Montréal
Montreal, QC03-2010
Skills
- Attention to detail
- Business Process Design
- Process Improvement
- Project Management
- Problem Solving
- Product vision and strategy
- Prioritization and execution
- Requirements building
- Stakeholder management
- System Configuration
Accomplishments
Key partner in the North American implementation for Genuine Parts Company as a lead for HCM, Data Conversion and Integrations for all Canadian data.
Languages
French
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Certification
Conseillère en ressources humaines agréée (CRHA) - Issued Jan 2013
Timeline
Workday HR Product Manager
Genuine Parts Company
10.2024 - Current
Workday Analyst
Genuine Parts Company
04.2023 - 10.2024
Senior Analyst, HRIS
UAP Inc.
01.2021 - 04.2023
Advisor, HR and Technologies
UAP Inc.
04.2017 - 01.2021
HR Coordinator
UAP Inc.
06.2014 - 04.2017
HR Technicien
UAP Inc.
02.2010 - 06.2014
BBA - Human Resource Management
Université Du Québec À Montréal
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