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 â where HRIS professionals connect, learn, and grow together.
HRIS Careers Podcast
300K A Year For Your HR Tech Skill Set? (Here's why it isn't crazy)
đ 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:
- đ˘ How revenue per employee is calculatedâand why itâs a critical metric.
- đź What the $300K âwatermarkâ means for HR technology professionals at all levels.
- đ Why U.S.-based consultants who manage offshore teams hold unique leverage in the marketplace.
- đ The difference between technical expertise and business valueâand how to position yourself for top compensation.
- đ˘ How opportunities at Big 4 consulting firms like Deloitte, KPMG, and Accenture compare with corporate HR leadership roles.
Whether youâre just starting out in HR tech or eyeing your next big career move, this episode challenges you to ask: What value am I creatingâand am I positioning myself to be worth $300K a year?
âąď¸ Chapter Timestamps
00:00 â Is your HR tech skill set worth $300K?
01:30 â Deloitteâs Oracle HCM posting and the $600M practice
02:30 â Revenue per employee: why it matters
03:15 â What $300K per consultant really means
04:00 â U.S. vs. offshore consulting value
05:15 â Beyond technical skills: leadership, coordination, and business impact
06:30 â Big 4 vs. corporate HRIS director opportunities
07:15 â Takeaway: the $300K watermark as a career benchmark
Resources Mentioned
- Deloitte HR Strategy & Technology job postings: Deloitte Careers
- CJ Gustafson âThe CFO Whispererâ episode (referenced in todayâs discussion) https://hriscareers.com/cj-gustafson/
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