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Monika Dhillon

Waikato

Summary

With over 9 years at Fonterra, including 5 years in HR/Payroll, I have developed strong foundation in payroll systems and ensuring compliance for both the NZ and AU payroll, including the Time & Attendance system. As an Awhina Product Owner, I have gained extensive knowledge of ServiceNow, driving improvements and optimizing its functionality. I am skilled in streamlining processes, and delivering solutions while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Product Owner/Technical Lead

Fonterra
12.2020 - Current
  • Implementation of the Awhina portal
  • Developed roadmaps outlining the Service Now vision, goals, and milestones for successful execution.
  • Facilitated communication between development teams and stakeholders, ensuring clear understanding of requirements and expectations.
  • Owned and prioritized Service Now backlog.
  • Investigate and implement new functionality

Process and Performance Lead

Fonterra
05.2019 - 12.2020
  • Supported the lead team in reporting and audit items that needed to be completed in HR
  • Developed dashboards/reports to address specific business needs and support decision-making processes.
  • Managed multiple process improvement projects within HR simultaneously, prioritizing tasks effectively to meet critical deadlines
  • Engage with leads on prioritisation of the improvements backlog

Workforce & Reporting Analyst

Fonterra
12.2017 - 05.2019
  • Developed custom reports to address specific business needs and support decision-making processes.
  • Completion of processes/projects like BCM Incentive payments, Kronos meal break project
  • Completing reconciliation between Payroll and General Ledger
  • Manage continuous improvement aspects - review and enhance current processes (e.g. Service Allowance process)
  • Supply workforce information to stakeholders on a regular, on going basis as required from systems such as Payroll, SAP and Kronos

Senior Payroll Officer

Fonterra
03.2016 - 12.2017
  • Experience with both NZ and AU payroll systems
  • Streamlined payroll processes by implementing efficient timekeeping and employee data management systems.
  • Liaised with external auditors to provide necessary documentation and ensure seamless financial reviews.
  • Managed complex payroll tasks for over 1000 employees, including benefit deductions, and overtime pay calculations.
  • Improved efficiency of weekly payroll processing by automating certain manual tasks
  • Maintained strict confidentiality when handling sensitive employee information to uphold ethical standards.
  • Trained junior payroll staff members on best practices to maintain consistency within the department.

Education

Bachelor of Economics & Finance -

RMIT University
Melbourne

Skills

  • Business analysis including reporting and data validation
  • Stakeholder relationship management
  • Workflow/Process optimization
  • Payroll administration experience
  • Product backlog management
  • Microsoft Excel

Languages

Punjabi

Timeline

Product Owner/Technical Lead

Fonterra
12.2020 - Current

Process and Performance Lead

Fonterra
05.2019 - 12.2020

Workforce & Reporting Analyst

Fonterra
12.2017 - 05.2019

Senior Payroll Officer

Fonterra
03.2016 - 12.2017

Bachelor of Economics & Finance -

RMIT University
Monika Dhillon