Great HR technology makes a real difference for organizations.  Every company needs people, processes, and technology to work well.  As an organization grows it needs more than a payroll system.  A good HRIS (Human Resources Information System) can store employee files, do payroll, support the hiring process, store employee reviews and track vacation time all in one system. Our discussion will give you a great overview of what you need to think about when moving to a comprehensive HR system for your company that can truly support the company, its managers and employees.

My guest for this podcast is Ashley Martin, Enterprise Solutions Director with Exponent HR.  Ashley is a results-driven Director of Sales with extensive experience in the SaaS technology sector, specializing in building and nurturing executive relationships to drive revenue growth. Experience developing strategic initiatives and collaborating with C-suite executives to align sales strategies with company objectives. Adept at identifying market opportunities, cultivating partnerships, and delivering tailored solutions to meet complex client needs. A dynamic leader committed to fostering a culture of excellence.

Your HR Problem Solver host is Mark Mitford, a strategic HR leader who is business and HR focused.  Mark is a management team advisor with 20+ years working as an HR executive in mid-size to Fortune 50 companies. He brings in depth, hands on experience successfully leading and advising company and business leaders through all life cycle stages.  Mark is viewed as a key advisor to C-Level Executives and has strengths in Improving Company Culture, Performance Management, Compensation Benchmarking, Employee Engagement, Talent Management, Leadership Development, Coaching, Succession Planning and Mergers and Acquisitions.

During his career, Mark has successfully held HR executive positions in companies such as PepsiCo, Ericsson, Nortel, Telmar, Texas Instruments and Safeco.  Mark has also worked for private equity backed organizations, S Corporations, and publicly traded firms and has lived and worked extensively overseas.  He has led several Enterprise wide transformations including Cultural Change and IT transformational change at Fortune 500 companies. He holds two Masters’ degrees, one in Organizational Psychology, and an MBA in Strategy and International Management.   

In 2013, Mark transitioned from a Corporate HR career to start his own HR Strategic consulting company, HR Catalyst, www.hrcatalystconsulting.com