
System Admin Insights
A podcast for the humans behind HR tech. We dive into the systems, strategies, and stories that keep talent operations running. Real talk, smart tips, and community for HR system admins who make it all work.
Episodes
8 episodes
iCIMS Hacks: Data Purging, Texting ROI, and Approvals
Tips from iCIMS experts! Learn about purging data early, customizing portal labels, setting proactive privacy policies, using WhatsApp with Text Engagement, tracking texting ROI, and handling job approval paths. Join us to sharpen your system a...
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Episode 8
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55:32

iCIMS Hacks: Filters, APIs & a Theme Song
From dynamic filtering hacks to API tricks, this post-show is packed with takeaways from our iCIMS power users. Hear how one call sparked three new reporting ideas, revealed a hidden permissions tip, and even debuted a theme song!
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Episode 7
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54:19

From Admin to Architect: Cheryl Callaway’s HR Tech Journey
Cheryl Callaway, well-known in the iCIMS community for her sharp insights and generous support, joins Alex to talk career pivots, system admin smarts, and how to balance creativity with analytics in HR tech. From revamping workflows to decoding...
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Episode 6
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39:14

Andreea Wade on AI, UX & Staying Human
Andrea Wade joins Alex Marcus for a wide-ranging conversation on AI, startup grit, career zigzags, ethical tech, and why some things should always stay clickable. From coding in Romania to selling her AI company to iCIMS, Andrea’s story is bold...
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59:36

Building a Talent Tech Giant with Colin Day
Colin Day, founder of iCIMS, shares the wild ride from bootstrapped beginnings to industry leader—how bold pivots, customer feedback, and staying focused on talent acquisition shaped the company. A candid and insightful conversation for HR tech...
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Episode 4
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49:29

Adoption, AI, and a Dash of Humor: Greg Mendez on Getting HR Tech Right
Greg Mendez, Senior Talent Systems Analyst at NYU, joins Alex Marcus to talk HR tech success: how to drive end-user adoption, spot red flags in system selection, and use AI to recover your most precious resource: time. Hear lessons from the fie...
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Episode 3
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1:30:04

What Really Derails HR Tech Implementations: Insights from the Field
Veteran experts Vivian Larsen and Seena Mojahedi join Alex for a frank conversation on HR tech implementations. From governance gaps and stakeholder misalignment to ROI, turnover, and system admin burnout, this episode covers the critical issue...
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Episode 2
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53:21

iCIMS Hacks: Confidential Jobs, Workflow Wins & DIY Sites
Confidential job postings, field overwrite fixes, career site DIY tips, and AI-powered troubleshooting—all covered in this week’s Free Friday Call for iCIMS customers. Hear from Greg Mendez, Natalie Duncan, Paul Day, Kaitlyn Faile, Vivian Larse...
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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