Blue Star Partners LLC

Support the selection and implementation of time and attendance software, including vendor evaluation, requirements gathering, and stakeholder communication. | Requires extensive project management experience, familiarity with HR/HCM systems, and vendor/system evaluation skills, which are not reflected in your background. | Job Title: Project Manager - Time & Attendance Location: Primarily remote; could be occasional travel required to Columbus, OH (vendor demos / selection) Period: Aug 5 – Dec 5 (4 month contract with possibility of extension) Hours/Week: 40 hours Rate: $95/hour Contract Type: 1099 only Scope of Services: The Project Manager - Time & Attendance will play a pivotal role in supporting the selection of a time and attendance software solution and system integrator. This position requires a blend of technical and managerial expertise, ensuring alignment with Company’s / IT / HR and the Business's strategic objectives. The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting the assessment of current state, defining requirements, designing system architecture, evaluating vendors, and making strategic recommendations. The role also includes developing work plans, coordinating vendor demos and evaluations, supporting vendor negotiations, and facilitating leadership alignment / steering committee discussions. This role requires strong communication and stakeholder management skills to ensure project success and adherence with best practices. Role, Responsibilities, and Deliverables: Project Facilitation: • Support the RFP process to select a suitable time and attendance software vendor and system integrator. • Develop a comprehensive work plan to guide the selection process for the software solution, system integrator, contract negotiations, and pre-project planning • Ensure alignment with Company’s goals and objectives through structured project management practices. Current State Assessment: • Conduct a thorough assessment of current systems, including Workbrain 6.0.1, and processes. • Evaluate the integration with other applications and data passed for various functions such as financial reporting and payroll Requirement Analysis: • Gather and document detailed requirements from stakeholders. • Perform a gap analysis of the current state against these requirements. System Architecture and Design: • Develop and deliver a system architecture blueprint incorporating best practices and leveraging API technology for future integrations. • Address changes required for the future state of the Time and Attendance system, considering Work and Asset Management Phase 2 changes (SAP / Salesforce / Lemur). Vendor Evaluation and Selection: • Conduct market research and evaluate potential time tracking solutions, including Workforce Software, Workday, Infor, UKG, and TimeClock Plus. • Coordinate software solution vendor demos and scoring (in-person or remote). • Coordinate system integrator evaluations (in-person or remote). • Develop and apply criteria for vendor selection. Solution Recommendation: • Provide recommendations on the implementation methodology strategy. • Ensure the proposed solution meets Company’s critical functionality requirements. Stakeholder Communication: • Maintain effective communication with internal and external stakeholders. • Provide regular updates and presentations to Company leadership. • Plan and facilitate leadership alignment and steering committee discussions. Compliance and Best Practices: • Ensure all project activities comply with industry standards and best practices. • Incorporate feedback from similar past projects and utility references with complex labor models. Support and Coordination: • Support vendor negotiations with the business, IT, and supply chain. • Support IT project preparation processes, including developing high-level implementation plans and resource plans. Leader Alignment / Steering Committee: Plan & facilitate leader alignment / steering committee updates • Experience: • Bachelor's degree in a relevant field. • PMP certification / Agile certification • 10+ years of project management experience, ideally with both Agile and Waterfall methodologies. • Experience with HR/HCM implementations. • Experience with organizations that have a unionized workforce. • Experience with software evaluation and system integrator selection. • Ideally, experience with Workday, Workforce Strategy, and Infor. Skills and Competencies: • Strong organizational and follow-up skills with a high sense of urgency. • Excellent written and oral communication skills to facilitate information flow across internal and external stakeholders. • Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a global environment as a team player. • Strong negotiation and conflict resolution skills. • Initiative and innovative skills to identify and implement business process improvements. • Thorough understanding of logistics within the supply chain. • Proactive issue resolution capabilities to ensure on-time project delivery.

Lead ERP HR/HCM implementation lifecycle including business process analysis, system configuration, change management, UAT, documentation, and post-implementation support. | Requires 5+ years ERP implementation and HR operations experience, HCM ERP expertise, familiarity with Workday/SAP/Oracle or similar, strong analytical, communication, and documentation skills. | Job Title: HR/HCM Business Analyst (Contract) w/ERP experience Location: Remote 100% (U.S.-based only) Contract Duration: 12 months (with potential extension) Reports To: ERP Project Manager Compensation: $70–$80/hour (1099) Project Overview As part of its ERP modernization initiative, our client is seeking an ERP HR/HCM Business Analyst to support the full ERP implementation lifecycle, with a focus on leading the implementation for HR, Benefits, Time & Attendance, and Recruiting workflows. This role will support system configuration and implementation: Translating business requirements into functional specifications. Configure selected ERP modules in collaboration with vendor and internal teams. Provide essential insights into system capabilities needed to improve the client's HR and talent systems. Work is fully remote, and deliverables will support the future implementation of a modernized ERP solution. Key Responsibilities: • Business Process Analysis: Analyze existing business processes to identify areas for optimization and efficiency improvements. Perform Gap analysis to identify discrepancies between the current state and the desired target state of business processes, systems, or capabilities. Recommend solutions to bridge gaps, such as process enhancements, technology capabilities, and/or resource allocation, helping the organization move towards its strategic goals. Use data-driven insights to measure progress, identify trends, and support continuous improvement initiatives across the organization. • System Configuration and Implementation: Translate business requirements into functional specifications. Configure selected ERP modules in collaboration with vendor and internal teams. Ensure compliance with accounting standards and tribal policies • Training & Change Management: Lead Change Management effort. Collaborate with Implementation teams to assess the impact and scale of transformation on processes, teams, and stakeholders. Also, the potential risks and challenges. Evaluate the capabilities and resources needed for implementation, such as training, communication, or technology. Develop training materials and conduct end-user sessions. Readiness Assessment: Assess user readiness for upcoming changes and help ensure a smooth transition during UAT and implementation phases. Support stakeholders through operational change, recommending and driving solutions to challenges posed by transformation initiatives. • User Acceptance Testing (UAT): Lead User Acceptance Testing effort. Work closely with technology partners to develop and validate UAT test cases that align with business needs. Ensure UAT schedules, outcomes, and feedback are communicated effectively to stakeholders ensuring alignment and readiness for deployment. Validate data migration and reporting accuracy. Resolve issues during testing phases. • Documentation: Create and maintain documentation, including process flows, requirements specifications, assessments and training materials, to ensure smooth knowledge transfer and the successful implementation of change initiatives. • Go-Live & Post-Implementation Support: Provide hands-on support during go-live. Monitor system performance and user feedback. Optimize configurations and ensure knowledge transfer. Required Experience: • 5+ years of experience in ERP Implementations, Change Management, Business Analysis, Process Analysis, or related roles. • 5+ years of experience in HR operations, recruiting, or HRIS/ATS system support. • Must have HCM ERP experience • Familiarity with tools such as Workday, SAP, Oracle, Namely, UKG, or JazzHR • Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently in a remote environment • Skilled in Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace and process mapping tools, e.g., Visio Required Skills: • Critical Thinking: Proven ability to think strategically, question assumptions, and approach problems from multiple angles to develop solutions • Analytical Thinking: Strong experience in analyzing complex processes and data sets, with a track record of using data to drive process improvement decisions • Data Analysis & Reporting: Competence with Business Intelligence (BI) tools for tracking KPIs and supporting decision-making. • Communication Skills: Demonstrated expertise in preparing and delivering presentations to leadership, and in clear, concise documentation that effectively communicates complex information • Time Management Skills: Exceptional organizational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and deliverables. • Documentation: Demonstrated ability in producing and managing comprehensive documentation, including Change Management Plans, analysis, assessments, training, implementation and Communication Plans. • Performance Indicators: Experience in using data to develop and monitor KPIs and OKRs to align change management efforts with strategic business objectives • Team Collaboration: Experience working with diverse teams across multiple business areas, demonstrating the ability to manage diverse perspectives and drive consistent process improvement initiatives. • Agility and Adaptability: Demonstrated ability to thrive in an environment of continual change, with comfort in navigating ambiguity, adapting to shifting priorities, and leading process improvements in a dynamic setting.