
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 β where HRIS professionals connect, learn, and grow together.
HRIS Careers Podcast
Compensation Principles All HRIS Pros Must Know With Scott Trumpolt GRP
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 β οΈ
- What HRIS pros must know about pay structures π
- How to handle inflation and pay transparency in comp planning π
- Why Excel is still your best friend in compensation π»
Listen On:
- YouTube. https://youtu.be/cSgw06SKuTU
- Apple Podcasts. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/compensation-principles-all-hris-pros-must-know-with/id1741363105?i=1000705637939
- Spotify https://open.spotify.com/episode/3hZt6sN2sd3uJZkr2CbVOR?si=y2crr1o9TPWQ7d94MpRWNw
- All Other Platforms https://pod.link/1741363105
Resources Mentioned
- Scott Trumpolt on LinkedIn. https://www.linkedin.com/in/scott-trumpolt-m-a-g-r-p-257a6b317/
- hrmpensationconsulting.com. https://hrcompensationconsulting.com/
- World at Work β GRP/CCP Certifications https://worldatwork.org/
- HRIS Software Overview β Past Episode https://youtu.be/xsPmT0dAYxs
Chapter Timestamps
00:00 β Intro and Welcome
01:14 β Meet Scott Trumpolt
02:00 β Entering the HR Field
04:30 β Mentorship and Data-Driven Compensation
07:15 β Strategic Value of HR
12:00 β Critical Comp Concepts for HRIS Pros
17:00 β Common Consulting Projects
20:00 β Inflation and Market Adjustments
25:00 β Cost of Labor Models
34:00 β GRP vs CCP Certification
40:00 β Compensation Tools and Budgets
46:00 β Fun Lightning Round
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