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
Solving Start Up HRIS and Payroll With Lisa-Maree Blumenfeld (Pearl Jam)
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 increasing demand for flexible HR support in fast-growing companies.
Lisa also introduces Eleven https://getelevenapp.com/, her new venture designed to improve the quality of one-on-one conversations between managers and employees. From Gen X music nostalgia to deep insights on HR tech stacks, global compliance, and the future of performance management, this episode is packed with value for HR and HRIS professionals alike.
Listen On:
- YouTube. https://youtu.be/hAQw5Wahiao?si=-1Kyb90WfywMBRsq
- Apple Podcasts. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/solving-start-up-hris-and-payroll-with-lisa/id1741363105?i=1000700954881
- Spotify https://open.spotify.com/episode/4n3sLrnbn1oGwBMVKg6MYU?si=c85a9dba47dd46d3
- All Other Platforms https://pod.link/1741363105
Time Stamps
00:00 - Intro: HRIS Careers Podcast with Troy Wallace
01:18 - Meet Lisa-Maree Blumenfeld, Founder of RetainHR
04:04 - From Religious Studies to Recruiting: A Non-Traditional HR Journey
07:29 - Working at Expa and Building HR for 20+ Startups
09:53 - The Birth of RetainHR and the Power of Fractional HR
11:22 - Ideal Clients: Who RetainHR Helps Most
14:06 - HR Tech Stack Talk: Gusto, PEOs, and Scaling Smart
20:12 - Global Employees, EORs & HRIS Compliance Challenges
22:53 - Launching “11”: Reinventing One-on-One Meetings
28:46 - The Impact of Micro-Moments in Performance Management
31:28 - Lightning Round: Pearl Jam, AI in HR, Advice for Startup HR Pros
35:58 - Final Thoughts and Contact Info
Resources And Links
Eleven https://getelevenapp.com/
RetainHR https://www.retainhr.com/
Lisa' LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisamareeblumenfeld/
Gusto (Payroll and HRIS Lisa mentions: https://gusto.com/
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If you want to be on the podcast fill out the form at https://hriscareers.com/podcast