James Lehman
Asheville,NC
Summary
I am a Program/Project leader, focusing on People, Strategy, and Technology. I work with executive leaders to align the HR Strategy with the Business Strategy, and to transform HR into a strategic business partner. My work has typically begun with a new HR cloud technology deployment and then turns into a total transformation effort. The system becomes just the tool. The real success comes from the transformation of the old, inefficient HR processes and policies to newly transformed HR Operations in support of the needs of the workforce.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Client-Side Workday Advisor
Results Driven Consulting, LLC
2012.03 - Current
- Provide business perspective to HR Transformation projects utilizing Workday HCM.
- Come along side Workday customers to provide internal Program/Project Management, Functional Architecture, Business Process Design, and Change Management.
- Deliver a better employee experience, along with strategic and tactical communication and training. Coach executive leaders on the redesign of the old “personnel” department into a strong strategic business partner, utilizing new technology and HR Analytics.
- Areas of focus include Talent Acquisition, Onboarding, Performance, Talent Management, Compensation, Benefits, HR Operations, and Payroll.
Director - Workday Advisory Services
KPMG
2023.01 - 2023.11
- Lead Workday deployment projects for HCM, as a project manager and functional architect.
- Improved internal toolset for leading practices, process mapping, and Workday functional design.
Director, Human Capital Management
BJC HealthCare
2009.11 - 2012.03
- Leader of HR team to replace 20+ year old legacy systems with PeopleSoft.
- Modernize the creation of HR Shared Services.
- Position BJC for readiness for fast approaching HealthCare reform.
- Improved the employee experience and delivered change management including employee communications and training.
Director, HR Shared Services
Furniture Brands International
2008.01 - 2009.11
- Architect of transformed HR Operations, drastically cut costs, and positioned the company for the recession and sliding revenues.
- Implemented one common PeopleSoft HRMS and new HR Shared Services organization with standardized policies and processes.
- Included design and deployment of a tiered HR Contact Center.
Vice President, HR Operations
MasterCard International
2001.01 - 2005.03
- Deployed Lawson HCM and created HR Shared Services team.
- Developed Global HR Operations strategy, including review of HR service delivery, systems options, and HR BPO outsourcing alternatives.
- Designed and implemented a Global Payroll process with a HR BPO provider leveraging current technology in over 40 countries.
Senior Manager / Manager
Deloitte
1995.10 - 2001.01
- Responsible for Technology and Process Improvement projects relating to ERP, Financial, HR and Payroll system selections, process improvements, change management and communications, and implementations
Education
MBA -
University of Missouri - Kansas City
Kansas City, MOBachelor of Science - Accounting
Kansas State University
Manhattan, KSSkills
- Program/Project Management
- HR Transformation
- Workday (HCM Certified)
- Industry focus in Healthcare, Manufacturing, and Financial Services
- SHRM -SCP
- SPHR
- Certified Public Accountant
- PROSCI Change Management
- Certified Professional Coach (iPEC)
- Award winning author
- Speaker
Timeline
Director - Workday Advisory Services
KPMG
2023.01 - 2023.11
Client-Side Workday Advisor
Results Driven Consulting, LLC
2012.03 - Current
Director, Human Capital Management
BJC HealthCare
2009.11 - 2012.03
Director, HR Shared Services
Furniture Brands International
2008.01 - 2009.11
Vice President, HR Operations
MasterCard International
2001.01 - 2005.03
Senior Manager / Manager
Deloitte
1995.10 - 2001.01
MBA -
University of Missouri - Kansas City
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
Kansas State University
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