HRIS Careers Podcast
Welcome to the HRIS Careers podcast. A podcast specifically for Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS) Professionals. We always say, no one gets into HRIS on purpose, but it sure is interesting to find out how they did.
We interview your HRIS peers to find out how they got tricked into the industry, and what lessons and tools they used to progress their careers along the way.
We discuss industry trends, AI, and even talk candidly about all the most popular HRIS platforms.
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.
What We Cover:
- Career Paths: We interview HRIS professionals to explore how they entered the field and advanced in their careers. Discover the unique and often unexpected paths of your peers in the industry.
- Industry Insight: Gain expert knowledge from HRIS platform vendors about the future direction of their products and the skills currently in the highest demand.
- Candid Conversations: Join us for honest discussions about the real-world experiences and challenges faced by HRIS professionals. From system implementations to career highs and lows, nothing is off-limits.
Why Listen?
- Experience Sharing: It's our therapy session where we nerd out about all things HRIS. It's a safe space to share and learn from each other's experiences.
- Community Building: We aim to foster a supportive community not just for HRIS professionals but also for our close-knit cousins in HR and payroll.
Engage With Us:
- Share your story, challenges, or achievements. Visit https://hriscareers.com/podcast to submit a form or leave a voice memo.
- Reach out to Troy at troy.wallace@hriscareers.com with ideas, or if you're interested in being a guest on the show.
Listen and Follow:
Catch new episodes on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Pandora, I Heart Radio, YouTube, and wherever you enjoy podcasts. Don't forget to follow us for the latest updates and episode releases!
Upcoming Plans:
If there's enough interest from the community, we'll expand to include an online platform or community for live interactions and discussions.
Join us on HRIS Careers Podcast – where HRIS professionals connect, learn, and grow together.
HRIS Careers Podcast
He Wrote The Book on HRIS Implementation Greg Laney, Author, Transforming HR: A Journey Through HRIS Implementation
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 cover:
✅ How Greg automated tedious processes and drastically cut work time using VBA
✅ His insights on choosing the right integration partner during HRIS implementations
✅ What makes HR tech critical for compensation, recruiting, and talent management
✅ Some fun Seinfeld references! 😄
Watch on YouTube https://youtu.be/ephNAUirblI
00:00 Introduction – Meet Greg Laney, Director of HR Technology
01:08 How Greg became the first YouTube commenter and his background in HR Tech
03:02 Greg’s path into HR Technology – From compensation to automation
04:50 The big automation breakthrough – How VBA transformed Greg's workflow
06:30 HR Tech and compensation – Greg's early work in automating compensation processes
09:00 Discovering HRIS – Moving from general HR roles into HR technology
10:54 The lightning round begins – Greg’s favorite HR analytics metric
12:25 Lightning Round Question: What career would Greg have pursued if not HR tech?
14:55 Greg’s favorite productivity tool – Leveraging ChatGPT for emails and presentations
19:53 The hardest chapter to write in Transforming HR – Technical challenges like Single Sign-On
24:52 Writing Transforming HR: A Journey Through HRIS Implementation
31:00 Selecting an HRIS implementation partner – Tips and common pitfalls
35:41 Challenges with HR tech integration – Real-world examples from Greg's experience
39:00 The importance of experienced consultants – Avoiding the “bait and switch”
43:50 Greg’s outlook on the future of HR tech – AI, large language models, and HRIS improvements
47:03 The Seinfeld reference – The "tip calculator" and wrapping up with some laughs
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