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Kelly OBrien

@kellyobrien1

HRIS Manager at BLUE BIRD CORPORATION who led UAT for union contract changes and validated timekeeping results before implementation.

United States

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At BLUE BIRD CORPORATION, I direct HRIS, analytics, and compliance initiatives with Payroll, IT, Finance, and HR. I established quality controls for data accuracy and reporting reliability, and led user acceptance testing for union contract changes, validating timekeeping results and coordinating corrections before implementation.

At ADVANSIX INC., I designed and launched a leadership dashboard for onboarding, offboarding, staffing, retention, and attrition. I also co-led a Kronos upgrade and supported a payroll and HR systems transition to ADP Workforce Now and Kronos.

Earlier, at HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL, I worked across HR operations, analytics, payroll support, audits, and system implementations. My experience also includes managing annual-enrollment project plans for 300 clients at BENEFIT CONCEPTS.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Manager, HRIS / Analytics / Compliance

Current

Blue Bird Corporation

Nov 2022 - Present (4 years)

Directed HRIS, analytics, and compliance initiatives in partnership with Payroll, IT, Finance, and HR. Established quality controls, led UAT for union contract changes, and coached team members on HRIS processes.

HRIS Administration Analytics Compliance User Acceptance Testing Data Validation Quality Control Reporting Process Improvement Team Leadership

Shared Services Lead HRIS Analyst

Dover Corporation

Nov 2019 - Nov 2022 (3 years)

Created and maintained data-entry procedures and quality controls supporting HR data accuracy and compliance. Analyzed HR and payroll workflows, identified process gaps, and recommended system enhancements.

HRIS Administration Data Integrity Quality Control Workflow Analysis Process Improvement System Enhancements Automation

HRIS Analyst

Advansix Inc.

Oct 2016 - Nov 2019 (3 years 1 month)

Produced HR reports, scorecards, and dashboards for leadership reviews. Co-led a Kronos upgrade, managed a payroll systems transition, and supported data integrity and compliance reporting.

HR Reporting Dashboard Development Data Validation Kronos ADP Workforce SAP Payroll Systems Compliance Reporting Affirmative Action Plans

HRS Operations Analyst

Honeywell International

Mar 2010 - Oct 2016 (6 years 7 months)

Delivered daily operational analytics to leadership and supported process-improvement initiatives. Implemented a cross-training plan, led daily team meetings, and audited employee data for integrity and compliance.

Operational Analytics Process Improvement Cross Training Team Leadership Data Auditing Compliance

Credit Manager / Accounts Receivable / Accounts Payable

Interstate Management Company

Managed credit, accounts receivable, and accounts payable functions.

Senior Implementation Coordinator

Benefit Concepts

Managed client relationships and implementations for COBRA, Retiree Direct Billing, and Flexible Spending Accounts. Established processes and quality controls for the Implementation Department.

Customer Relationship Management Implementation COBRA Retiree Direct Billing Flexible Spending Accounts Quality Control Process Setup

Project Manager

Benefit Concepts

Managed annual-enrollment project plans for 300 clients and owned client relationships. Prepared service-level agreement reports and implemented operational improvements.

Project Management Customer Relationship Management Service Level Agreements Process Improvement operational improvements

Medical Receptionist / Patient Services Associate

Coastal Medical

Provided medical office administration and patient services support.

HR Operations Specialist

Honeywell International

Developed standard operating procedures and tools for HR Operations and Payroll. Resolved payroll escalations, implemented continuous-improvement solutions, and guided HR teams in using Siebel and ServiceNow.

Standard Operating Procedures Payroll Continuous Improvement Siebel CRM ServiceNow Self Service Tools Development Escalation Management

Senior HR Process Administrator

Honeywell International

Conducted internal audits, produced ad hoc reports using Ceridian HR systems, and resolved employee inquiries. Supported benefits enrollment, administered leaves, and served as a data subject-matter expert for system implementations.