Dawn Royer

About Dawn Royer

Experienced IT Leader with 25+ years of direct experience in large-scale, global HCM implementations. Skilled in aligning HR technology roadmaps with business and clinical strategies, ensuring compliance with HIPAA, ACA, and global labor regulations. Adept at building and leading high-performing HRIT teams, establishing vendor accountability, and driving adoption of digital HR platforms that enhance workforce experience and organizational agility.

Experience

1. Implementation Project Manager

   Ascend, Inc.

   Jun 2021 — Present · Hartford, CT, US

   Provides UKG System Implementation Services, process improvement and organizational change management strategies - UKG Pro, UKG Workforce Management, US & Global Payroll, Talent Acquisition, Talent Management• Collaborates with Executives, Project Managers, and client teams to identify project objectives, risk analysis and requirements for optimal HCM configuration • Conducts Client Consultations to design, build, test and deploy UKG Pro functional components on-time and within budget • Builds process design documentation to effectively communicate configuration requirements• Architected advanced reporting frameworks and analytics to enhance compliance oversight, drive cost transparency, and optimize operational efficiency• Accurate Data Conversion of system data – Configuration, Employee Data, Taxes, Benefits Administration• Provides best practice recommendations for system configuration, process improvements and data accuracy• System Integration Management – ensures security and successful transmission of data to 3rd party vendors• Develop Organizational Change Management Strategies for successful implementation including organizational communications, process documentation and training material• US & Global Payroll Processing, Recruiting/Onboarding, Performance Management, Employee Development, job costing, HR compliance • Markets: Health Care, Manufacturing, Construction, Insurance, Gaming, Hospitality, Non-Profit

Education

• University of Saint Joseph

  HR Management Professional, Human Resources Management and Services

• The Gilbert School

  High School Diploma

  1991

Skills

• Time Management
• Succession Planning
• Eeo/Aa Compliance
• Sage
• Employee Benefits
• Employee Recognition
• Kronos Timekeeping
• Ultipro
• Recruiting
• Customer Service
• Training
• Employee Engagement
• Financial Analysis
• Human Resources
• Process Improvement
• Peoplesoft
• Kenexa
• Crystal Reports
• Workers Compensation
• Branding & Identity
• Patient Satisfaction
• Affordable Care Act
• Microsoft Excel
• Healthcare Compliance
• Leadership
• Hris
• Employee Relations
• Hiring
• Business Process Improvement
• Data Migration
• Payroll
• New Hire Orientations
• Adp Payroll
• Personnel Management
• Food Safety
• Performance Management
• Adp E-Time
• Management
• Team Building
• Database Design