Jessica Elston

About

HR analyst | HR management, Software implementation and strategic decision-making using data analytics

Experience

• People Analytics Data Specialist · Barry-Wehmiller05-01-2022

  Translate data into compelling graphs, tables, and PowerPoints for Corporate People Team Leaders. Gather, aggregate, and validate data from various internal and external sources. Compile and assemble organizational data, statistics, and reports for regulatory and compliance needs. Identify trends and insights through data analysis to influence business decisions. Collaborate with IT and HR stakeholders to address data-related technical issues. Drive continuous improvement in data quality, reporting automations, and user experience. Protect and secure team member and HR data. Utilize reporting tools such as Excel, Power BI, Power Query, Workday Reporting and Worksheets. Strong critical thinking, problem-solving, and communication skills. Familiarity with HR processes, systems, and data-driven solutions.

• Human Resources Business Partner · Community Colleges of Spokane05-01-2019 – 04-01-2022

  Participated in LEAN process improvement for employee onboarding & offboarding. Subject matter expert on HRIS system for full time employees (500+ employees). Lead HRIS user-acceptance testing and troubleshooting. Designed, developed and interpret reports. Provided data analysis and dashboards for KPI's for district strategic plan. Provides complex counseling and consultation to managers and employees regarding union bargaining agreements, HR Policies and trainings.

• Human Resources and Accountant · Partners International06-01-2014 – 04-01-2019

  Responsible for multi-State and international payroll, benefits administration and time & attendance. Managed full cycle and C-suite & International recruitments. Grant application, administration and reporting. Developed employee handbook and policies from HR best practices. Lead on 3 software implementations, assistant lead on 5 software implementations. Developed evaluation and performance management process, including 360 evaluations for executive staff. Managed compensation analysis and total rewards structure.

• Bookkeeper · First Fruits Accounting04-01-2013 – 06-01-2014

  Maintained and improved client relationships. Managed a variety of projects simultaneously, managing priorities for client projects. Maintained subsidiary accounts by verifying allocating and posting transactions. Balanced subsidiary accounts by reconciling entries. Maintained general ledger by transferring subsidiary account summaries. Balanced general ledger by preparing a trial balance; reconciling entries. Preformed payroll and benefits administration. Prepared financial reports by collecting analyzing & summarizing account details and trends. Presented financial statements and state of accounts for client board meetings.

• Clerk III, Retrieval and Closing · ANR Group Inc01-01-2012 – 07-01-2013

  Performed clerical/administrative functions including WRPS work control system (SQL server). Administered and maintained work control information, managing and tracking work packages. Responsible for managing multiple work projects for on-time completion.

Education

• Western Governors UniversityMaster of Education - MEd, Learning and Technology
• Western Governors UniversityBachelors Degree, Human Resources Management
• Western Governors UniversityBachelor's Degree, Accounting
• Columbia Basin CollegeAssociate of Arts (AA), General Studies

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