Kelly A. Thomas

About Kelly A. Thomas

Software Testing Consultant passionate about guiding customers through the testing phase of their UKG Pro WFM implementation.√ Highly skilled at requirements gathering and uncovering the nuances of customer policies to capture their configuration needs.√ Results-driven, Global Senior Project Manager who bridges the gap between business lines and technology teams in order to develop and execute complex initiatives that drive revenue, reduce costs and/or optimize processes. √ Highly-qualified HRIS expert with proven experience overseeing all details of large-scale, end-to-end integrations and deployments including project plans, cross-functional dependencies, cross-channel teams and timelines.√ Respected business leader who utilizes both regulatory and business acumen to establish functional business requirements, configuration and workflow designs, testing scripts, user readiness, training and communication plans.AREAS OF EXPERTISE/KEY COMPETENCIES→ Cross-functional, cross-channel project management → Global HCM & WFM Implementations→ HR/HRIS; define & analyze requirements, roles & processes → Technology transformation and E2E initiative lifecycle → Influences without authority; C-Level interactions→ Vendor sourcing & engagement; contract negotiations → Budgets, timelines, dependencies, risks & metrics→ Complex implementations; planning through deployment→ Timekeeping, core HR & talent acquisition programs→ Critical thinker; innovative problem solver→ Manages conflict & navigates favorable outcomes → Persuasive & collaborative; synergetic partner→ Strong attention to detail; analytical→ Communicates with impact, clarity & efficacy→ Kronos Workforce Central 8.0; ADP eTime 8.1→ UKG PRO WFM (Dimensions); UKG PRO→ Oracle EBS HR R12, Infor GHR→ iCIMS Talent Acq, Microsoft Office Suite + Visio

Experience

1. Lead Technology Consultant (Testing)

   UKG

   Oct 2020 — Present

   Software Testing Consultant guiding customers through the test phase of their UKG PRO WFM implementations.→ Trusted Advisor leading teams through test planning, test case creation and test phase management.

Education

• Rowan University

  BS