
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
You Must Do This Before Choosing an Implementation Partner With Bonnie Tinder of Raven Intelligence
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 recording.
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Highlights
- Raven Intelligence's Mission: Providing transparency in selecting implementation partners through unbiased peer reviews.
- Key Takeaways:
- Success in implementations often comes down to selecting the right partner and ensuring projects have executive sponsorship, budget, and proper planning.
- Big consulting brands don’t guarantee success; boutique firms often outperform them.
- Implementation projects thrive or fail based on team consistency and expertise.
Bonnie also shares the symbolism behind the Raven, a highly intelligent bird known for seeing the big picture and learning from past experiences—traits mirrored in Raven Intelligence’s approach to helping organizations navigate software implementations.
Timestamps
0:00 - Welcome
0:45 - Meet Bonnie Tinder
3:57 - The Raven Intelligence Story
8:05 - Patterns in Successful Implementations (Success vs. Failure in Implementations)
13:11 - The Role of People in Project Outcomes
18:07 - Challenges in Building Raven Intelligence
24:25 - The Lightning Round
31:44 - How to Use Raven Intelligence
Resources
Bonnie Tinder Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/bonnietinder
RavenIntel.com https://ravenintel.com/
Top 100 HR Tech Influencers https://hrexecutive.com/2024-top-100-hr-tech-influencers/
Bradley Rice Salesforce Episode https://hriscareers.com/blog/bradley-rice
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