• Streamlining and improving HR and payroll processes
• Decreasing non-value-added time
• Leveraging new technology
• Enhancing effectiveness and decision-making capabilities

These are excellent goals -- and achievable with the right system. But finding and introducing that new system into your organization also brings challenges.

Wise Consulting understands these challenges. We've developed an HRMS selection and implementation methodology that overcomes them. Our approach combines years of implementation experience. It uses our understanding of vendor products. And it takes advantage of our technical and functional knowledge with the business process knowledge of our clients.

Exploring your organization's strategic goals and vision for the new system together with your Wise consultant means:

• You won't waste time focusing on low impact requirements
• You create a roadmap the team can easily follow throughout the implementation process
• The entire organization has realistic goals and expectations.

Needs Analysis

Focusing on what is unique about your organization, Wise Consulting structures the Needs Analysis process to produce a matrix to facilitate system comparison AND provide a solid foundation to begin your implementation process. Our consultants' practical HR/Payroll experience bridges the gap between your technical resources and your functional project team.

System Selection

HR/Payroll, Time & Attendance, Benefits Administration, Compensation Management: Wise Consulting Associates, Inc. brings an added dimension of support for your system selection project. We have pre-screened a number of leading software vendors, learning more about their system capabilities, their implementation process, their support standards, and their organizational stability. We talked to their employees and to their customers. Start with this "short list" and streamline your system selection process considerably.

Software Implementation

Choosing the best implementation resources can be the most critical decision you make during your entire HR/Payroll system project. Wise Consulting's proven methodology, outstanding software expertise, and high level of support standards and genuine care help ensure the success of your team and your project. Wise has a long track record of establishing long-term relationships and true partnerships which go beyond "go Live."

Business Process Reengineering

Whether you are implementing a new system, or are seeking to obtain more value from your current solution, often the combination of technology and a fresh look at your HR/Payroll practices results in streamlining and cost savings. As a standard component of each implementation or system utilization review project, Wise consultants help you assess your current situation and identify practical, achievable goals and actions.

Project Management

Wise Consulting may either share with you or assume full responsibility for project management. As an extension to your organization, the Wise consultant:

• Acts as liaison with your vendor,
• Meets with your project team to communicate expectations and ensure appropriate tasks are understood and completed on schedule,
• Maintains the project plan and issues log,
• Provides periodic status reports, and
• Keeps your project on track and on budget.

User Training

Knowledgeable users who are comfortable with and understand the capabilities of a Payroll and Human Resource Management System (HRMS) are vital to the success of their departments. Wise Consulting provides on-site training which will produce productive users, which is vital in maximizing your system's potential and investment.