4 Steps to Getting Interviews on Linkedin

Attended an interesting webinar today on getting interviews with Linkedin. This link will point you to the host and provide additional information.

Career Enlightenment

A couple of key things;

1. Find companies your interested in using the companies search in Linkedin
2. Identify people you can reach out to - any direct connections?
3. Reach out to ex employees and new hires to get information on the organization
4. Engage them - invite them for coffee, find common ground

Ayers Group Member List

All is a go on the Ayers Google wiki site I developed to enhance the networking experience for the group in transition. Members have been updating their information, in particular: industry preference and the last seven organizations they have been a part of.

This will provide another resource for group members to use as they obtain job leads.....

More to come.....

Job Posting Site

Developed a job posting site to make it easier for Ross Grossman to reach out to his 500 followers. Ross produces job leads for his group of professionals and has been a mainstay in this area.

Right now his process is burdensome and inefficient. The Google group job posting area will ease his process and provides his constituency a vehicle for easy searching.

Will demo for him soon.......

Sibson Network Group

Sent an email to the Sibson Networking Group today to see if they are interested in organizing their constituents better. I'm looking to share the developed Google wiki and the Microsoft Office Live systems with them.

Latest on networking

Initial network team starting to update their data in the newly released Wiki and Member list.

Looking to involve other groups to expand the network and create a group of folks that can be called upon for getting your resume in the front door.

More to come......

HR Central

The HR Central Networking Google Site has been shared. Network members will now be able to share basic information about themselves (email address, phone #) as well as past company associations.

Human Resources Networking Wiki

My colleague Richard and I have been discussing how networking groups need to be better organized. Information is limited to whose hand you shake and happen to meet. I'm developing tools that will allow networkers to have better information on their colleagues.

Information that is needed, besides contact information, is knowing the former companies these folks come from. When an opportunity arises at a firm this list can be key (much like Linkedin) to getting an introduction to the firm and potentially having your resume walked in.

Getting ready to demo for a couple of groups....

More to come......

Roberto Varela HR Systems Executive

Roberto is interested in networking opportunities. I can aid in setting strategic direction for HR technology while creating bottom line focused cost savings.

Let's discuss your company pain points so we could plan an approach.

Roberto Varela - HR Systems Executive

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New York * NY 10016 * Phone: 917-557-3742 * robertovarela@live.com * www.linkedin.com/in/rvarela

HUMAN RESOURCES SYSTEMS EXECUTIVE

Senior Project Executive with a proven history of leading technology change, managing implementations and service organizations. Highly motivated change agent recognized for strong leadership, negotiation skills and strategic thinking. Key advisor to senior management in establishing strategic direction, operational excellence and program management for enterprise-wide technology initiatives. Expertise in deploying and managing all core Human Resources Information Services and Systems.

Expertise Highlights

* Human Resources Systems
* Project Management
* Strategic Technology Planning
* Vendor Relationship Management
* Data/Business/Systems Analysis

* Productivity Enhancements
* Software/Systems Implementations/Conversions
* HR Metrics and Reporting
* PeopleSoft, Ceridian, Infinium, Integral, Tesseract, MSA, Authoria, MeritNet, MS Project, MS Office
* Technical Writing (Manuals/System Specs)

Keywords: HR, HRMS, HRIS, HR Systems, PeopleSoft, ERP, Implementation Manager, Project Manager, PMO, Program Management, Project Management, Project Management Office, Relationship Manager, HCM, Bilingual in Spanish, Director HRIS, Manager HRIS, New York, HR Technology, HR Service Delivery, HR Operations, Metrics, Analytics, Project Governance, Vendor Management

Professional Experience

North Shore LIJ Health System Lake Success, NY 2010-Present
Human Resources Information Technology Project Manager
Responsible for managing projects designed to increase the capability of HR and line managers from inception to implementation.  Primary focus of projects will be process harmonization across the business, parts of the HR Re-engineering effort, as well as the implementation of various HR initiatives.
* Collaborate with Sr. HR advisors and practice leads to establish consistent HR practices and processes.
* Review team structure and develop recommendations for re-engineering and/or improvements to process, policy, or procedure.
* Spearhead Taleo system enhancements to Applicant tracking, On-boarding and Performance Management systems.

Avon Products Inc. New York, NY 2008-2009
Human Resources Service Delivery Project Manager
Enhanced the planning, project management and successful operations of the groups compensation processes, data and applications. Worked with primary vendor (IBM) to implement solutions and integrated services with subcontractors for 42,000 employees in more than 100 countries.
* Successfully led multiple teams representing different functions, from the U.S., Asia, Europe and Latin America while managing business processes for data review/audit, a deferred compensation system upgrade and annual merit/bonus projects.
* Relationship manager for business functions (HR, Finance, IT and Legal) and outsource providers (IBM, Mercer & Salomon Smith Barney) with respect to projects and escalated issues.
* Led the development of systems-related project plans for all IT applications used in support of the worldwide compensation process using Mercer’s ePrism, MeritNet & PeopleSoft.
* Spearheaded data management efforts conducting information review/audits, integration of information into HR processes/systems and compensation management systems.

Affiliated Computer Services, Inc. (formerly, Mellon HR&IS) Secaucus, NJ   2004-2007
Program Director
Support leader in the company’s HRO (Human Resources Outsourcing) Services Group for a 60,000 employee organization. Provided consultative support to management, project teams, internal and external clients concerning human resources systems strategy and project plans.
* Team member supporting the development of the PMO capability through providing input in terms of knowledge and best practices and in reviewing and providing feedback on the HRO Transformation methodology and supporting toolkit.
* Served as project manager implementing the Authoria Compensation Advisor system and facilitating PeopleSoft system migrations; a 3M dollar initiative affecting 7,000 employees nationally. Work with and across business functions (IT, Finance, HR & Legal) to facilitate project requirements.
* Managed program level tactical analysis allowing for review, tracking and leveraging of resources, timeliness, critical paths, etc. over multiple concurrent projects supporting client.

Cushman & Wakefield, Inc. New York, NY   1995-2003
Director – Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS)
Directed, supervised and conducted full life-cycle support including operations and enhancements of the HRIS (PeopleSoft & Infinium) and subsystems for both the company and The Rockefeller Group (parent company).
* Worked with senior management to launch a strategic plan to transform HR business operations to a client driven consultative role by implementing enabling technologies and process improvements. Managed task force of senior managers for company-wide re-engineering of HR processes.
* Successfully implemented PeopleSoft in two phases. Implemented HRMS in 6 months (budget of 1M) and Benefits Administration in 8 months (budget of 1.2M) affecting 9,000 employees nationally.
* Selected PS/PIA (PeopleSoft Internet Architecture) to move company to Web self-service model – Employee self-service, Benefits Enrollment & Merit Increases.
* Interacted effectively with IT (Information Technology Group) to ensure alignment of HR technology efforts with those of other corporate functions as well as those across the business. Projects included, company intranet and extranet, IT, Finance and Payroll data sharing and integration.

Smith Barney, Inc. New York, NY     1992-1995
Vice President, Manager – Integral Systems
Served as Business Manager to HR functions, HRIS team and IT in the development of the HRIS, Integral. Recommended policies and procedures related to HRIS operation, maintenance and interfaces including strategic long-range planning and business needs analysis.
* Team leader on HRIS and Benefits integration project onto Integral system and payroll integration project onto MSA Payroll system.
* Directed a centralized processing and customer service group and implemented departmental process improvements to facilitate data accuracy and timeliness.

Additional Experience

Salomon Brothers, Inc., New York, NY   HR Technical Services Manager
BASF Corporation, Inc., Parsippany, NJ                       HRIS Analyst    
Fritzsche Dodge & Olcott (a unit of BASF), New York, NY        HRIS Administrator

Education

Barnard M. Baruch College of the City University New York, NY
B.B.A., Computer Information Systems