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Esther Stapelfeldt-Roach

Virginia Beach

Summary

Dynamic and results-driven Human Resources professional with broad expertise across HRIS, Compensation, Talent Acquisition, and Program Management. Proven success in leading cross-functional projects, optimizing HR systems, and enhancing operational efficiency through strategic configuration, development, and implementation. Skilled in leveraging data-driven insights to elevate HR processes and system performance within the Application Lifecycle Management (ALM) framework.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience

Work History

Human Resources Systems Specialist

NEXCOM
02.2007 - Current
  • Designed and executed test scenarios & change proposals for HRIS upgrades and implementations, ensuring system integrity through rigorous configuration testing
  • Gathered and analyzed business requirements to produce and update functional specification documents supporting HRIS enhancements and system changes

· Served as a project team member and functional subject matter expert for HRIS implementations and upgrades

· Diagnosed and resolved HRIS and related system issues in collaboration with IT partners

· Built strong cross-functional relationships with colleagues at all organizational levels

· Created and maintained training materials; delivered ongoing instruction to key users managing organizational structure and master data

· Developed user-friendly training tools (mass emails, instructional guides, UPK content) to enhance customer support and system adoption

· Delivered timely and accurate data reports to senior leadership and external stakeholders using PeopleSoft and Taleo analytics

· Identified opportunities for process improvement and partnered with IT to implement automated, error-proof solutions

· Conducted regular audits to ensure data integrity within HRIS platforms

· Managed and updated online dashboards showcasing key HR metrics

· Provided functional support and guidance to associates using Taleo and PeopleSoft

HRIS Technician II

NEXCOM
02.2004 - 01.2007

HRIS Technician I

NEXCOM
07.2002 - 01.2004

HR Administrative Assistant

NEXCOM
05.1999 - 06.2002


  • Coordinated recruitment processes for nonexempt vacancies for 2 Codes, ensuring timely communication with candidates and hiring managers.
  • Maintained HR records and databases, ensuring data integrity and compliance with company policies, including basic queries and data entry to wage schedules and job library.
  • Made travel arrangements and tracked executive correspondence, tracket team expenses.

Human Resources Clerk

GC Services Call Center
01.1999 - 04.1999

Education

Bachelor of Science - Public Administration

Fachhochschule Des Bundes Fuer Oeffentliche Verwaltung
Berlin, Germany
07-1996

Associate of Applied Science - Business Administration

OSZ Wirtschaft & Sozialversicherung
Berlin, Germany
07-1993

Associate of Science - Business Economics

OSZ Buerowirtschaft & Verwaltung
Berlin, Germany
07-1990

Skills

    TECHNICAL SKILLS

  • PeopleSoft HCM 89 & 92, Taleo, Taleo Oracle Analytics, SAP LEARN, ADP HCM/Payroll (basic), MS Office Applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), MS Outlook/Lync online meetings, UPK, WebEx

    SOFT SKILLS

  • Dynamic and self-motivated professional with a strong foundation in written communication, procedural documentation, and delivering presentations across all organizational levels Known for a friendly, customer-focused approach and a proactive attitude toward learning and development Skilled in structuring complex projects, defining clear goals and objectives, driving milestone achievement, and effectively promoting initiatives to stakeholders Passionate about sharing expertise and fostering collaboration to elevate team performance

Timeline

Human Resources Systems Specialist

NEXCOM
02.2007 - Current

HRIS Technician II

NEXCOM
02.2004 - 01.2007

HRIS Technician I

NEXCOM
07.2002 - 01.2004

HR Administrative Assistant

NEXCOM
05.1999 - 06.2002

Human Resources Clerk

GC Services Call Center
01.1999 - 04.1999

Bachelor of Science - Public Administration

Fachhochschule Des Bundes Fuer Oeffentliche Verwaltung

Associate of Applied Science - Business Administration

OSZ Wirtschaft & Sozialversicherung

Associate of Science - Business Economics

OSZ Buerowirtschaft & Verwaltung
Esther Stapelfeldt-Roach