HRIS Careers Podcast

What if the difference between getting lost in a stack of résumés and landing the interview is simply having one person inside the company willing to say, “You should talk to this person”? https://hriscareers.com/email/ (Get on the email list) https://hriscareers.com/podcast Listen on your platform of choice. https://pod.link/1741363105 In this episode of the HRIS Careers Podcast we explore a simple but powerful career lesson: find an advocate—and when you have the opportunity, be an ad...

You trust your HRIS implementation partner to help make your project a success. But what if their biggest incentive isn't your success at all? https://hriscareers.com/email/ (Get on the email list) https://hriscareers.com/podcast Listen on your platform of choice. https://pod.link/1741363105 You've selected the right implementation partner, negotiated the contract, and you're ready to launch your new HRIS. But there's one question almost no client asks—and it could have a bigger im...

Did LinkedIn really pay an HRIS professional $110 to train AI—or was it too good to be true? In this episode, Troy shares his firsthand experience responding to a LinkedIn job posting that looked suspicious at first but turned into a glimpse into the future of HRIS and artificial intelligence. https://hriscareers.com/email/ https://hriscareers.com/podcast Listen on your platform of choice. https://pod.link/1741363105 Send us Fan Mail If you have HRIS roles to fill you can post you...

https://hriscareers.com/email/ https://hriscareers.com/podcast Listen on your platform of choice. https://pod.link/1741363105 In this solo episode, we tackle a question that many HRIS professionals quietly ask themselves: Can you successfully switch from one HRIS platform to another? Inspired by a classic Seinfeld episode, we explore whether moving from Oracle Cloud HCM to Workday, SuccessFactors to UKG, or any other platform transition is truly as difficult as the industry often makes ...

Get Kasim Aslam's free book at https://thehirebook.com/ Check out his company https://paretotalent.com/ https://hriscareers.com/podcast https://hriscareers.com/email/ In this episode, we’re joined by Kasim Aslam—serial entrepreneur, author of HIRE, and founder of both Solutions 8 (once the world’s top Google Ads agency) and Pareto Talent, a recruiting firm helping companies hire elite executive assistants. We go deep on what it really takes to build high-performing remote teams, how Kas...

HR Technology Conference Survival Guide for 2025 Get On The Email List (all your HR Tech buddies are doing it)! Feel free to email troy.wallace@hriscareers.com with any questions, need discount codes or get on after party guest lists if you are going! In this episode of the HRIS Careers Podcast, host Troy Wallace provides a detailed guide to navigating the upcoming HR Technology Conference in Las Vegas, taking place from September 16th to 18th. Troy shares valuable tips for first-time a...

👉 Is your HR technology skill set really worth $300,000 a year? This conversation was sparked by a Deloitte Oracle HCM consulting job posting that revealed some eye-opening numbers: a $600M+ HR Strategy & Technology practice, supported by 2,000 consultants worldwide. When you do the math, that works out to about $300K in revenue per consultant. Get On The Email List (all your HR Tech buddies are doing it)! In this episode, Troy breaks down: 🔢 How revenue per employee is calculated—and why...

Get on the HRISCareers.com email newsletter with 3,000 of your new HRIS friends! In this episode, we sit down with Rebecca Volpano, Vice President of Product Marketing at Cielo Talent, a global leader in talent acquisition and consulting. Get the full show notes here. Like many in the field, Rebecca didn’t plan to enter HR technology. Her journey started in retail operations and evolved through client services, technology transformation, and product development. Today, she leads ...

Try Braintrust to use AI to turbocharge your hiring process or sign up to their talent network (and earn $$ referring and helping others). Get on the HRISCareers.com email newsletter with 3,000 of your new HRIS friends! Troy welcomes Adam Jackson, Co-founder of Braintrust, the first user-controlled talent network built on Web3 principles. Adam shares his unconventional path from Vanderbilt to Silicon Valley, building multiple startups including Doctor on Demand (with Dr. Phil!) and his latest...

In this episode, we sits down with CJ Gustafson — former Chief Financial Officer (CFO), creator of the Mostly Metrics newsletter, and host of the Run The Numbers podcast. CJ shares his path from finance student at Boston College to CFO of a successful SaaS company, culminating in a high-stakes exit. He also dives into how he started building an audience of over 65,000 newsletter subscribers and offers practical insights for HRIS professionals looking to better communicate with and influe...

In this episode https://hriscareers.com/blog/scott-trumpolt, compensation consultant Scott Trumpolt, G.R.P. shares how he transitioned into compensation, highlights the importance of HRIS systems in pay analytics, and breaks down certifications like the GRP and CCP. With 30 years of experience, Scott offers a global perspective on pay structure design, market-based compensation, and the strategic role of HR. Highlights The surprising "death benefit" offered by Google ☠️What HRIS pros must kn...

Why Do Employees Smuggle AI Into Work? https://hriscareers.com/podcast BBC article that inspired the idea. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cn7rx05xg2go If you are willing to come on to talk about this topic email troy.wallace@hriscareers.com Send us Fan Mail If you have HRIS roles to fill you can post your job to HRISCareers.com for free. If you are an HRIS professional submit your profile and sign up for Job Alerts at HRISCareers.com. If you want to be on the podcast fill out the f...

In this episode, Troy interviews Lisa-Maree Blumenfeld, founder and CEO of RetainHR https://www.retainhr.com/, a fractional HR consultancy helping startups scale their people operations. Lisa shares her unconventional entry into HR — from a degree in Religious Studies to becoming a recruiter, then ultimately leading HR at startups and Fortune 500 companies. The conversation explores her experience building infrastructure for 20+ startups at Expa, the founding story of RetainHR, and the increa...

Simple yet powerful career tip inspired by Scott Galloway (Prof G). In this solo episode of HRIS Careers, host Troy Wallace shares a simple yet powerful career tip and reflects on a personal experience where overhearing a negative comment changed his perspective on workplace relationships. Full Show Notes: https://hriscareers.com/blog/say-something-nice 👉 Build a reputation as someone who speaks positively about others behind their backs. He then shares five actionable ways to build a c...

Ugh! You Have To Migrate Your Cloud ATS To Another Cloud Platform (What You Need To Know) Send us Fan Mail If you have HRIS roles to fill you can post your job to HRISCareers.com for free. If you are an HRIS professional submit your profile and sign up for Job Alerts at HRISCareers.com. If you want to be on the podcast fill out the form at https://hriscareers.com/podcast

Visit hriscareers.com to get the full show notes and the leaked internal letter. ALERT: Workday Lays Off 1,750! Now What Do You Do? Listen on: Apple Spotify 🚨 Workday just announced 1,750 job cuts—about 8.5% of its workforce. What does this mean for HRIS professionals, the HR tech industry, and the future of AI-driven work? In this episode, we break it all down and share what you should do if you've been impacted. 📢 If you’ve been affected, check out new HRIS job postings at HRISCareers....

2024 Best of HRIS Careers New Year Spectacular. In this special episode of HRIS Careers, host Troy Wallace takes listeners on a journey through the best moments from 2024. Featuring insightful clips from 11 top-notch guests, this compilation episode showcases key highlights from discussions on HR technology, implementation strategies, change management, and recruiting best practices. Guests include CEOs, podcast hosts, recruitment experts, and change management professionals. This episo...

We sit down with Mark Williams, LinkedIn expert, coach, and host of the Informed podcast, which covers everything you need to maximize LinkedIn for recruitment, job searches, business, and personal branding. Get the full show notes and here. Key Takeaways: How to optimize your LinkedIn profile to be FOUND 🎯Why activity (commenting!) is the secret to LinkedIn success 👏Why connections are less important than followers todayThe one feature LinkedIn needs to bring back (hint: it's about bo...

In this episode of HRIS Careers podcast, we interview Bonnie Tinder, the visionary Founder and CEO of Raven Intelligence, a peer-review platform designed to provide transparency in selecting implementation partners through unbiased peer reviews.. Bonnie is also recognized as a Top 100 Influencer in HR Technology. There was a slight delay in the recording software so it sounds like Troy is talking over Bonnie in a few places. Our apologies, we were not able to detect it during the...

In this episode of the HRIS Careers Podcast, Troy Wallace interviews Doug Hart, a retired FBI Special Agent with 27 years of experience and founder of ThreatZero Solutions. Doug shares his expertise in assessing and preventing workplace threats, helping organizations implement proactive security measures. This conversation highlights actionable insights for HR professionals, safety teams, and leaders on how to create safer, more resilient workplaces. Listen On SpotifyApple PodcastsYouTubeReso...

In this solo episode, host Troy Wallace shares his experiences attending the 2024 HR Technology Conference in Las Vegas. Offering practical insights and tips for future attendees, Troy breaks down what to expect, from must-visit vendors to event highlights. He explores networking opportunities, conference logistics, and essential survival tips for navigating the vast expo floor. Notably, Troy introduces the first-ever "HRISY Awards" his take on recognizing standout vendors and booths. P...

HRIS Careers Podcast features Greg Laney, the Director of HR Technology at Cor Partners and author of Transforming HR: A Journey Through HRIS Implementation https://amzn.to/3N48ofH. Greg shares how he transitioned into HR technology, his experiences with large-scale HRIS projects, and advice for selecting integration partners. This episode is packed with insights on navigating the complexities of HR tech while keeping things fun with a few Seinfeld references along the way. Here's what we cov...

A Jazz Infused Walk Through The HRIS Software Marketplace with a Vegas Vibe. Welome to the Las Vegas Mom’s spare bedroom version of the HRIS Careers podcast. I just arrived in Las Vegas for the HR Technology conference and decided to give this episode Vegas style jazzy vibe with AI Troy's help. This episode was prompted by a friend from high school that is a very accomplished software sales executive. But not in the HR software space. He just became the Chief Revenue Office...

In this episode of the HRIS Careers Podcast (https://hriscareers.com/podcast), host Troy Wallace explores how change management impacts HRIS projects with Aubrey Morse, a Senior Project Manager at the University of Michigan. Aubrey holds a Certified Change Management Professional (CCMP) certification from the Association of Change Management Professionals (ACMP). With a background in Biology and Health Administration, Aubrey shares her journey into change management, the process of obtaining ...

In the latest episode of the HRIS Careers Podcast, hosted by Troy Wallace, we had the pleasure of speaking with Nick Day, the CEO of JGA Recruitment. Based in the UK, Nick’s firm specializes in Payroll and HRIS recruiting. Beyond his role at JGA, Nick is also a prolific content creator, hosting the popular The Payroll Podcast and The HR L&D Podcast. With his deep expertise in payroll recruitment and his recent expansion into the U.S. market, Nick shares valuable insights that are crucial ...

UKG Layoffs : A Thoughtful Analysis And What To Do Next If You Are Impacted. We dig into the 2200 employee layoff at UKG over the 4th of July Holiday. We discuss: Timing (was it because of a FedEx email requesting the return of company property?)The Anatomy Of A Merger (Kronos and Ultimate).US employee impact (Is UKG trying to offshore to reduce costs?)How can HRISCareers.com help impacted employees?What will UKG do with the cost savings?Next act for UKGMarketability of those with...

Welcome to the HRIS Careers Podcast (https://hriscareers.com/podcast) In this episode, we feature Tim Sackett, a 20-year HR/Recruiting Talent Pro with a Master’s in HR and a SHRM-SCP. Tim is the President at HRU Technical Resources. He is a prolific writer and speaker on all things HR, with extensive knowledge in Talent Acquisition and the technology impacting it. He shares his insights on Twitter and his blog at TimSackett.com. Our thanks to Laurie Ruettimann and her Punk Rock HR...

Welcome to the HRIS Careers podcast hosted by Troy Wallace. In today's episode, we have an inspiring interview with Nico Benenzon, Co-Founder of Humand.co, a Y Combinator Class of '22 company, focuses on solving the problem of non-desked employees. Nico shares his journey of building the company, the challenges he faced, and how Humand.co is making a significant impact in the HR tech space. 🔗 Get Your Demo: HRISCareers.com/humand Listen On Apple PodcastsYouTuubeSpotifyHere are the key takeaw...

In this episode of the HRIS Careers podcast, host Troy Wallace interviews Gabi Preston-Phypers, co-founder of the AI Boolean Search Tool for Recruiters called TooledUpRacoons.com. Gabi shares insights about her career journey, her innovative technology, and how it helps recruiters. Don't miss out on learning about: Putting a "hug or cuddle" around your recruiting searches 🤗Data-centric hunting for the perfect candidate pools 🎯The story behind creating and marketing TooledUpRacoons 🌐Listen On ...

In this episode of the HRIS Careers podcast https://hriscareers.com/podcast, host Troy Wallace interviews Bradley Rice, founder of Talent Stacker and expert in the Salesforce platform. They discuss the parallels between HRIS and Salesforce careers, the transferable skills involved, and Bradley's journey into the Salesforce ecosystem. Bradley provides insights into getting started with Salesforce certifications, optimizing your job search, and the future impact of AI on these technical roles. ...

In this episode of the HRIS Careers Podcast, we sit down with Lou Sylaj, the Founder and CEO of ATS Consulting. Specializing in the UKG (Ultimate Kronos Group) ecosystem, ATS Consulting has rapidly expanded to a team of over 60 experts under Lou's leadership. Join us for this inspirational and educational interview with Lou Sylaj, and see what it takes to grow a thriving HRIS consulting firm in today’s competitive landscape. Episode Highlights: Career Transition: Discover how Lou pivo...

Welcome to the HRIS Careers Podcast! Hosted by Troy Wallace, an HRIS practitioner with over 25 years of experience, this podcast is the go-to resource for anyone involved or interested in Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS). Whether you're a current HRIS professional, an aspiring one, or even looking to hire HRIS talent, this podcast offers valuable insights, experiences, and discussions tailored just for you. Check out HRIS Careers to get on the job alerts email list and\or list you...

A Brief History Of HRIS: Client Server To AI And Everything In-between With Troy Wallace. Send us Fan Mail If you have HRIS roles to fill you can post your job to HRISCareers.com for free. If you are an HRIS professional submit your profile and sign up for Job Alerts at HRISCareers.com. If you want to be on the podcast fill out the form at https://hriscareers.com/podcast