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Vicki Foster

Senior HRIS Payroll Analyst
Parker

Summary

Results-driven Information Technology Professional with over two decades of expertise in Workday implementation, configuration, and user support. Demonstrates a proven ability to lead seamless integrations and process optimizations across payroll, benefits, and compensation modules. I am known for enhancing operational efficiency and reducing costs through strategic process improvements. Proficient in Workday with a strong foundation in Agile methodologies and certification as a Workday Payroll Pro.

Overview

32
32
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Sr. Analyst HRIS

Alterra Mountain Company
04.2021 - Current
  • Provide primary support for Workday Payroll and General Ledger functions across the U.S. and Canada, ensuring accurate and timely processing for thousands of employees.
  • Act as backup support for Integrations, HCM, Benefits, Compensation, Time Tracking, and Absence, improving team coverage, and reducing system downtime.
  • Led the initial payroll integration of 18 resorts and 3 acquisitions from legacy systems into Workday, streamlining payroll operations, and standardizing processes across the organization.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to analyze requirements and configure solutions, improving process efficiency and system adoption.

Sr. HRIS Analyst

CoorsTek, Inc
09.2020 - 04.2021
  • Quickly integrated into a team of three analysts supporting Workday Payroll, Benefits, Compensation, and HCM, strengthening overall system support and team collaboration.
  • Stepped in to lead a portfolio company conversion into Workday, ensuring the implementation was completed on schedule and met business and compliance requirements.
  • Played a key role in troubleshooting and resolving system issues efficiently, minimizing disruptions, and improving user confidence in Workday.

Sr. Workday Analyst

Empower Retirement, LLC
10.2018 - 09.2020
  • Streamlined bonus and commission structures shortly after Workday go-live; later collaborated with Workday Consultants to implement Advanced Compensation, and reconfigured key components to successfully launch the first Compensation Review cycle.
  • Contribute as part of a core support team (3 Analysts, 1 Architect, 1 Integrations Analyst, 1 Reporting Analyst) to deliver reliable Workday support for end users across multiple modules.
  • Mentor a Payroll Associate on Workday configuration and user support, fostering knowledge transfer and building team capacity.
  • Implemented a rebranding process by creating a new company structure, transferring employees, and ensuring all downstream integrations were aligned and functioning.
  • Serve as a key resource for Payroll, Payroll Tax, and General Ledger support, while also providing cross-functional support for Benefits, HCM, Compensation, Recruiting, and Talent initiatives.

Support and Development Analyst-HR/Legal

Red Robin International, Inc
01.2015 - 10.2018
  • Acted as Payroll Subject Matter Expert on the Workday implementation team, ensuring accuracy and compliance in payroll configuration and testing.
  • Provided cross-departmental support for Workday and integrated external systems (Watson, Aloha, Hirebridge, Absorb LMS), improving end-to-end process efficiency.
  • Configured business processes to align with organizational policies and streamline operations.
  • Developed and maintained functional documentation, user guides, test scripts, supporting training and system adoption.
  • Recognized for strong analytical and critical thinking skills, balancing attention to detail with a focus on the broader organizational impact.
  • Partnered with Payroll, HR, Talent, and Legal teams to gather requirements and create functional design documentation, aligning solutions with business needs.
  • Provided tier-three support, identifying root causes and resolving complex issues promptly to minimize disruptions.
  • Worked within an Agile framework to deliver high-quality solutions and consistently meet project deadlines.

Senior Consultant

PayTech, Inc
01.2001 - 01.2007
  • As a consultant, I was expected to jump right in to assist teams with their payroll processing needs, or in some cases, I would be expected to figure out what was needed to produce the payroll for their company, often in a short period of time.
  • Excellent ability to train, with excellent technical aptitude, and a quick learner of systems.
  • Conducted an in-depth analysis of processes and systems performed to provide improvements and cost-reduction strategies.
  • Performed software conversions to include the development of table structures, system testing, documentation, end-user training, and end-user support.

Payroll Manager

Rhythms NetConnections, Inc
01.2000 - 01.2001
  • Hands on Manager of 3 team members.
  • Closely monitored the payroll processors to ensure deadlines were met with minimal errors.
  • Responsible for development of reporting requirements from executive team.
  • Implemented process improvements to reduce check processing errors.
  • Implemented system audits to ensure data integrity and enforce compliance standards.

Payroll Functional Analyst

Ciber, Inc.
01.1998 - 01.2000
  • Payroll project lead for PeopleSoft system implementation.
  • Responsible for the development of table structures, system testing, documentation, providing end-user training and support, and supporting system upgrade tasks.
  • I quickly learned the PeopleSoft HR and Finance system.
  • Successfully implemented the PeopleSoft system within the set deadlines.
  • Worked closely with the entire team to ensure that data flows to and from external systems were being accurately uploaded and reported.

Payroll/Tax Manager

Ciber, Inc.
01.1994 - 01.1998
  • Managed a team of three payroll processors.
  • All processing, including tax payments, was done in-house.
  • Promoted to Payroll/Tax Manager from Payroll Processor.
  • Successfully grew with the company from 600 employees to 6,000 employees through multiple acquisitions.

Education

Certificate - Computer Information Processing

Barnes Business College
Denver, CO
01.1990

Skills

Workday Expertise:

* Workday Payroll US and CAN

* HCM

* Benefits

* Compensation

* Business Process Configuration

Training

  • Workday Pro – Payroll for the U.S.
  • Report Writer
  • Configurable Security Fundamentals
  • Calculated Fields
  • Business Process Fundamentals
  • Workday Report Designer (BIRT)
  • Payroll Fundamentals for the U.S.
  • HCM Fundamentals
  • U.S Year End Payroll Processing
  • Advanced Reporting and Analytics

Certification

Workday Payroll Pro Certification

Timeline

Sr. Analyst HRIS

Alterra Mountain Company
04.2021 - Current

Sr. HRIS Analyst

CoorsTek, Inc
09.2020 - 04.2021

Sr. Workday Analyst

Empower Retirement, LLC
10.2018 - 09.2020

Support and Development Analyst-HR/Legal

Red Robin International, Inc
01.2015 - 10.2018

Senior Consultant

PayTech, Inc
01.2001 - 01.2007

Payroll Manager

Rhythms NetConnections, Inc
01.2000 - 01.2001

Payroll Functional Analyst

Ciber, Inc.
01.1998 - 01.2000

Payroll/Tax Manager

Ciber, Inc.
01.1994 - 01.1998

Certificate - Computer Information Processing

Barnes Business College

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