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
Be Very Afraid: 8 Figure Entrepreneur Kasim Aslam Has Turned His Sights To Hiring (Part 1)
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In this episode, we’re joined by Kasim Aslam—serial entrepreneur, author of HIRE, and founder of both Solutions 8 (once the world’s top Google Ads agency) and Pareto Talent, a recruiting firm helping companies hire elite executive assistants.
We go deep on what it really takes to build high-performing remote teams, how Kasim scaled and sold a company without ever doing the core work himself, and why most companies are sabotaging themselves by hiring average talent and trying to “flatten the pyramid.”
You’ll hear how he:
- Developed the Pareto Talent Framework to attract and filter top 1% performers
- Built a global team of 80 employees managing $100M in ad spend
- Maintains culture and trust without time-tracking surveillance or forced Zoom calls
- Uses tryouts instead of traditional interviews to find his next superstars
- Embraces employee growth—even when it means they’ll eventually outgrow his company
We also touch on his emotional moment after selling Solutions 8, his thoughts on AI as an amplifier of talent, and the power of trusting your team enough to get out of their way.
Whether you’re building your first remote team or tired of managing underperformers, this episode is full of practical insights, surprising truths, and some classic Kasim-style tough love.
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What You’ll Learn:
- Why “hiring is marketing,” and job descriptions should sell the opportunity
- How to write “flytrap” job posts that filter the best candidates automatically
- The 7-step Pareto Talent Framework for hiring and onboarding
- Why performance-based compensation is better than surveillance
- The importance of being flexible, generous, and growth-minded as an employer
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If you want to be on the podcast fill out the form at https://hriscareers.com/podcast