Melanie Dutchek
Edmonton,Canada
Summary
Experienced individual with expertise in payroll, business analytics, and a knack for overcoming challenges. Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to new tasks are key strengths. Recognized for adaptability, creativity, and a results-driven mindset. Dedicated to driving meaningful contributions and advancing organizational goals.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Business Analyst - HCM/Payroll
Government of Alberta
09.2022 - Current
- Manage stakeholder expectations through transparent communication and timely status updates, ensuring alignment between project deliverables and business objectives.
- Create detailed user stories for system enhancements, leading to improved functionality and user satisfaction.
- Facilitate requirement gathering workshops, resulting in clear project objectives and deliverables.
- Improve project efficiency by analyzing business processes and identifying areas for improvement.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, ensuring a cohesive approach to business analysis.
- Generate ad-hoc reports to evaluate specific business requirements.
Edmonton Branch Chair (volunteer)
National Payroll Institute
01.2020 - Current
- Plan and oversee meetings in accordance with governing documents.
- Participate in Regional Council conference calls and meetings
- Assist in executing Edmonton member NPI events
- Provide a branch report for each meeting of the Regional Council
- Organize all branch member’s participation in NPI events
- Maintain meticulous records of meetings, decisions, and action items to ensure accountability and follow-through.
NPI Certification Instructor
Northern Alberta Institute of Technology
01.2012 - Current
- Instruct National Payroll Institute material
- Promote classroom safety, collaboration, and best practices.
- Draw from personal experience and knowledge to emphasize material
- Promote a positive learning environment by establishing clear expectations and maintaining consistent classroom management techniques.
- Evaluate student assessments to identify areas of growth and improvement, adjusting instructional strategies accordingly.
Business Process Lead – Payroll and Benefits
Government of Alberta
01.2020 - 09.2022
- Work with Business Analysts to organize and execute testing for various interfaces
- Provide expertise and input into design of Government of Alberta's ERP system (1GX)
- Provide expertise and input into GOA 1GX business processes
- Facilitated and contributed to training 1GX end users
- Contributed to creating training material
- As part of a team of 3 supervised and organized a team of testers in the completion of various testing scenarios
Subject Matter Expert Payroll and Benefits ERP Program (1GX)
Government of Alberta
11.2017 - 12.2019
- Contributed to and facilitated Process Review and Renewal work in preparation for ERP implementation
- Provided expertise and input into 1GX design documents
- Presented 1GX Process Education material to business stakeholders
- Lead the process of organizing the completion and approval of design documents for 1GX interfaces
- Participated in validating data moving from Images to 1GX as part of Mock data conversion testing
- Performed various test scenarios in 1GX as part of ITC testing
Edmonton Branch Member (volunteer)
National Payroll Institute
03.2017 - 12.2019
- Facilitate Professional Development Seminars and provide assistance to the instructor
- Facilitate and run Network and learn sessions
- Attend quarterly branch meetings to discuss and plan Seminars and learning sessions
- Attend Edmonton Canadian Payroll Association events as a member of the branch
Pay and Benefits Specialist
Government of Alberta
09.2013 - 11.2017
- Processed payroll documents in the cross government payroll system in accordance with existing policies, procedures, regulations, and legislation
- Communicated with employees and department contacts
- Performed post audits on transactions
- Attended payroll meetings
- Sat on committees and provide input into the establishment and refinement of policies and regulation
- Processed employee life event changes, ensuring timely updates to benefits and coverage for qualifying events such as marriage or the birth of a child.
- Observed strict procedures to maintain data and plan participant confidentiality.
Payroll Rep
City of Edmonton Police
08.2009 - 09.2013
- Processed payroll as part of a team for over 3000 employees
- Contributed to a positive work environment in the Payroll department through effective communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills.
- Complied with 5 different collective agreements
- Answered various questions regarding payroll and benefits
- Audit and balance biweekly payroll
- Complied with tight deadlines and demanding schedules
- Maintained strict confidentiality when handling sensitive employee information related to salaries, bonuses, or other compensation matters.
Education
Process Analyst Certification -
Northern Alberta Institute of Technology
Edmonton, AB06-2024
Business Analyst Certification -
Northern Alberta Institute of Technology
Edmonton, AB01-2024
PLP - Payroll Leadership Professional -
National Payroll Institute
04.2009
Business Administration - Accounting
Northern Alberta Institute of Technology
Edmonton, AB04.1998
Skills
- Ability to lead others
- Ability to organize and prioritize tasks
- Independent and self-starter
- Able to learn and adapt quickly
- Trustworthy and experienced in working with confidential and sensitive information
Languages
English
Timeline
Senior Business Analyst - HCM/Payroll
Government of Alberta
09.2022 - Current
Edmonton Branch Chair (volunteer)
National Payroll Institute
01.2020 - Current
Business Process Lead – Payroll and Benefits
Government of Alberta
01.2020 - 09.2022
Subject Matter Expert Payroll and Benefits ERP Program (1GX)
Government of Alberta
11.2017 - 12.2019
Edmonton Branch Member (volunteer)
National Payroll Institute
03.2017 - 12.2019
Pay and Benefits Specialist
Government of Alberta
09.2013 - 11.2017
NPI Certification Instructor
Northern Alberta Institute of Technology
01.2012 - Current
Payroll Rep
City of Edmonton Police
08.2009 - 09.2013
Process Analyst Certification -
Northern Alberta Institute of Technology
Business Analyst Certification -
Northern Alberta Institute of Technology
PLP - Payroll Leadership Professional -
National Payroll Institute
Business Administration - Accounting
Northern Alberta Institute of Technology
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