When meeting people for the first time, I typically say I’m an HR Technologist.
Of course, that is usually followed by some very odd looks as people mentally chew through what that might mean and if I’m pulling their legs. (After all, HR and consulting jobs always sound like those fake professions secret agents use to cover their nefarious alter egos.) And while my team is filled with intrigue and mystery; paper cuts and delayed flights are about the limits to our personal danger.
At least the “technologist” portion sounds cool – but in truth, my geek cred is pretty limited. (Don’t even ask; I can’t even tell you what’s wrong with your iPhone.) I used to know how to code. I used to switch jumpers. Over time though, I’ve lost a lot of my true geekiness: sacrificed through the process of becoming a consultant.
Somehow I have found the most obscure and narrowest slice of the technology landscape into which to plant my flag. 
But all self-deprecation aside – We own this! This is my team’s world! We have a team of 16 full-time commandos ready to deploy some HR Kung Fu for any employer in trouble with their service bureau or ERP. (Yes, we love acronyms – Enterprise Resource Planning system – it’s all part of the mystique!)
So as an introduction to this blog… prepare to be riveted!
(OK, let me rephrase that after dialing back the caffeine.)
I humbly bring to you the collected wisdom and experiences of employers across the nation for your review. We see so many vendors and systems on a daily basis that we can’t wait to share with you what we’re seeing, in the hopes that it can make your own journey easier.
I look forward to receiving your comments! Please know that we are super eager to hear what you have to share – the good, the bad and the ugly.