Lisa O'Brien Email & Phone Number

United States

Chattanooga, TN, US

Chattanooga, TN, US

• Member of People & Communications leadership team working collaboratively to develop and deliver on a global HR technology strategy to support company growth and transformation.
• Lead and manage a team of HRIS and reporting professionals, providing career development and performance coaching.
• Oversee system configuration across HR areas (HCM, compensation, recruiting, etc.) to align with business strategy.
• Build relationships with IT, Procurement, Finance, and Legal to ensure alignment on technology strategy and design.
• Develop and manage the HR technology roadmap, collaborating with stakeholders to optimize and simplify the landscape.
• Manage large cross-functional projects, ensuring timely delivery within budget.

Chattanooga, TN, US

• Managed and executed technology initiatives across HR disciplines.
• Independently implemented Workday Recruiting without professional services support; other key implementations include Succession Planning, Performance Improvement Plans, Worksheets, Prism, and Workday Extend.
• Collaborated with HR and business leaders to align technology with business objectives.
• Influenced change management, training, and adoption initiatives for system improvements.
• Identified system inefficiencies and developed a continuous improvement roadmap.
• Presented solutions at Workday Rising and community events.

Indianapolis, IN, US

• Professional services consultant for Workday implementations with a focus on Recruiting, Talent, Performance, and custom reporting.
• Implemented Workday solutions across industries, including financial services, healthcare, hospitality, and telecommunications.
• Facilitated design sessions to translate business requirements into Workday solutions, making recommendations for system and process improvements.
• Configured Workday and managed data conversion throughout the project lifecycle.
• Communicated with stakeholders and managed client expectations to mitigate project risks, liaising between functional and technical teams.
• Supported clients in developing testing strategies, training materials, and change management initiatives.

Indianapolis, IN, US

• Professional services consultant for Workday implementations with a focus on Recruiting, Talent, Performance, and custom reporting.
• Implemented Workday solutions across industries, including financial services, healthcare, hospitality, and telecommunications.
• Facilitated design sessions to translate business requirements into Workday solutions, making recommendations for system and process improvements.
• Configured Workday and managed data conversion throughout the project lifecycle.
• Communicated with stakeholders and managed client expectations to mitigate project risks, liaising between functional and technical teams.
• Supported clients in developing testing strategies, training materials, and change management initiatives.

Newton, Massachusetts, US

• Subject matter expert for Workday HRIS and project lead for system enhancements, training, troubleshooting, and adoption.
• Collaborated with stakeholders to align technology with company goals.
• Identified continuous improvement areas, focusing on scalability for future growth.
• Partnered with HR teams to document processes and define system requirements.
• Managed functionality releases, including configuration, testing, change management, and training.
• Conducted company-wide training and developed instructional materials for on-demand education.

Newton, MA, US

• Subject matter expert for Workday HRIS and project lead for system enhancements, training, troubleshooting, and adoption.
• Collaborated with stakeholders to align technology with company goals.
• Identified continuous improvement areas, focusing on scalability for future growth.
• Partnered with HR teams to document processes and define system requirements.
• Managed functionality releases, including configuration, testing, change management, and training.
• Conducted company-wide training and developed instructional materials for on-demand education.

Newton, MA, US

• Led HR projects and drove group objectives and initiatives.
• Managed all aspects of lifecycle recruiting, supporting senior talent acquisition as needed.
• Generated monthly HR and recruiting reports for the executive team.
• Managed the internship program, including hiring, programming, and career development events.
• Supervised HR interns and co-ops, providing coaching and mentorship.

Newton, MA, US

• Led HR projects and drove group objectives and initiatives.
• Managed all aspects of lifecycle recruiting, supporting senior talent acquisition as needed.
• Generated monthly HR and recruiting reports for the executive team.
• Managed the internship program, including hiring, programming, and career development events.
• Supervised HR interns and co-ops, providing coaching and mentorship.

Newton, MA, US

• Provided administrative support to Human Resources, specifically supporting the Vice President, Human Resources.
• Assisted with onboarding new hires and lifecycle recruiting tasks.

Newton, MA, US

Assisted HR functions with special projects, supporting the Talent Management team in the lifecycle recruiting process.

Medford, Massachusetts, US

Performed research in Social Cognition lab focusing on social cognitive aspects of stereotyping, discrimination and prejudice.

B.A., Psychology

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