Experience

With over 20 years of HR and Payroll experience VRP has worked in various roles in diverse industries.

Director of HRIS

Architect the design, development, and incremental improvement of Workday
Leads the Workday Bi-Annual Release (WDBiARM) for functional design upgrades and enhancements
Partner with leadership to develop and deliver Workday business processes, configurations, workflows and reporting that drives HR process, remediates inefficiency and accelerates success
Lead, design, and implement Workday” Payroll, Benefits, Time Tracking, Absence, integration, Comp and HCM Support

Oversee the day-to-day execution of HR functions, including payroll, benefits, compliance, and HRIS.
Ensure HR policies and procedures are up to date and compliant with employment laws.
Use workforce analytics to support talent management and business planning.
Ensure HR operations comply with labor laws, regulations (FLSA, FMLA, EEO, etc.), and company policies.
Mitigate HR-related risks by implementing best practices in data security, workplace policies, and record-keeping.
Design and administer base pay, variable compensation, and incentive programs (e.g., bonuses, commissions, stock options).
Conduct salary benchmarking, job evaluations, and market analysis to maintain a competitive pay structure.
Manage annual merit cycles, promotions, and pay equity analysis.

Process full cycle payroll using systems such as Workday, ADP, Paychex, and Ceridian.
Lead year-end payroll activities, including W-2 processing, audits, and reporting.
Designing, managing, and optimizing an organization’s employee benefits programs, ensuring they are competitive, cost-effective, and compliant with regulations.
Design and administer the health, wellness, retirement, and leave programs (e.g., medical, dental, vision, 401(k), pension, disability, life insurance, paid time off).
Monitor trends in benefits offerings to maintain competitiveness and enhance employee retention.
Partner with HR, finance, accounting, legal, and IT to align payroll and benefits strategies with business objectives.