Ashley Kruse
New Richmond
Summary
Global HR Technology Leader with 10+ years of experience driving Workday HRIS strategy, governance, and optimization for a diverse enterprise spanning 70+ countries with 90,000+ workers. Demonstrated ability to lead global, high-performing, cross-functional teams, managing large-scale deployments in a complex regulatory environment, including works council and unions. Skilled at designing multi-year HR technology roadmaps that align with business objectives and deliver scalable, future-ready solutions.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
HR Technology Senior Manager, Workday HRIS
3M
01.2023 - Current
- Define HR technology strategy and prioritize resources to deliver a multi-year roadmap aligned with enterprise objectives
- Manage strategic partnership with Workday, driving shared success plans, evaluating new product offerings, and negotiating multi-million-dollar contracts to maximize scalability and ROI
- Partner with HR, Business, and IT Executives to align HRIS initiatives, resources, and technology portfolio with enterprise goals
- Led first 6 months of Workday implementation for Solventum, 3M’s health care spin-off, managing HR technology transition for a $8.2B business with 22,000 employees worldwide. Transitioned work during maternity leave.
- Represent 3M in global HR networks, leveraging industry insights and benchmarking to shape strategy and optimize internal processes
HR Technology Manager, Workday HRIS
3M
06.2018 - 01.2023
- Recognized for leadership and strategic impact, resulting in two scope expansions and promotions within the same role.
- Manage and develop HR Technology resources in support of evolving Workday footprint and HR priorities
- Led end-to-end deployment of Workday Time Tracking to 80+ US locations, partnered with Payroll, Plant HR, IT, Infrastructure, Manufacturing, Facilities, and managed vendors to ensure a successful transition
- Accountable for Global Workday Time Tracking rollouts, managing project plans, budgets, and relationship with vendors
- Directed global implementation of Workday Mobile application, adhering to security, compliance, and data privacy standards
- Chief Product Owner for HR, responsible for representing HR’s priorities and strategies through IT Leadership, to ensure accurate prioritization of HR’s projects against enterprise-wide initiatives, securing IT resources and funding
- Responsible for reviewing and approving all system changes through the HR Governance process, ensuring alignment of changes to global standards, best practices, and data privacy regulations
HR Technology Supervisor
3M
04.2016 - 06.2018
- Established and led HR Technology Organization following the global Workday deployment, directly supervising the team, managing performance, development and driving day-to-day priorities and execution
- Developed Workday configuration expertise across HCM, Security, Recruiting, Talent, US Payroll, Prism, Extend and achieved Workday HCM Pro accreditation
- Managed weekly and semiannual Workday releases, to ensure stability in existing processes and leveraging new functionality to improve and streamline processes
- Designed and implemented an HR governance framework that fostered cross-functional collaboration and ensured compliance and high-quality solutions
- Managed 3M’s security strategy and structure in accordance with SOX, SOD, compliance, and data privacy requirements
- Trained and coached HR Technology Analysts, building Workday configuration expertise internally
HR Workday Configuration Lead
3M
01.2014 - 04.2016
- Lead for Workday Configuration activities across all process areas, including HCM, Compensation, Contingent Workforce, Talent, and Payroll in support of 3M’s global deployment of Workday
- Configured the Workday to meet critical, global business requirements, proactively recommending design solutions for identified gaps
- Established and facilitated hypercare and governance processes for HR globally
HR Onboarding Project Manager
3M
09.2012 - 01.2014
- Project and Vendor (SuccessFactors) Manager for global onboarding deployment in 70 countries, with 8 languages, including electronic I-9 and E-Verify process in the United States
SAP HR Portal & Self-Service Lead and Business Analyst
3M
01.2011 - 09.2012
Education
Masters of Business Administration - Finance
Hamline University
St. Paul, Minnesota12.2015
Bachelor of Business Administration - Business Finance, Spanish
University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire
Eau Claire, Wisconsin05.2010
Study Abroad Program - undefined
Spanish-American Institute
Seville, Spain05.2008
Skills
- Global HR Technology Strategy
- Workday HRIS Expertise & Optimization
- Governance & Compliance Leadership
- Cross‑Functional Team Leadership
- Vendor & Contract Management
Timeline
HR Technology Senior Manager, Workday HRIS
3M
01.2023 - Current
HR Technology Manager, Workday HRIS
3M
06.2018 - 01.2023
HR Technology Supervisor
3M
04.2016 - 06.2018
HR Workday Configuration Lead
3M
01.2014 - 04.2016
HR Onboarding Project Manager
3M
09.2012 - 01.2014
SAP HR Portal & Self-Service Lead and Business Analyst
3M
01.2011 - 09.2012
Bachelor of Business Administration - Business Finance, Spanish
University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire
Study Abroad Program - undefined
Spanish-American Institute
Masters of Business Administration - Finance
Hamline University