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Lauren Cook, PMP
Houston,TX
Summary
Senior HRIS Analyst and HR Technology leader with 10+ years of experience managing and optimizing enterprise HRIS platforms across complex, multi-entity and multi-state environments. Deep expertise in Workday HCM and workforce systems supporting Core HR, Payroll, Benefits, Recruiting, Performance Management, and Learning. Proven ability to ensure data integrity, drive system optimization, deliver advanced reporting, and partner cross-functionally to translate business needs into scalable, compliant HR technology solutions.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior HRIS Analyst
ABM Industries
Sugar Land, TX
09.2024 - Current
- Serve as Senior HRIS Analyst for enterprise HRIS platforms supporting a 100,000+ employee national workforce.
- Configure, optimize, and supported Core HR, Payroll, Benefits, and Performance Management modules.
- Build advanced dashboards and reports supporting compliance, audits, and executive decision-making.
- Conduct regular data audits, validation, and quality checks to maintain system accuracy and integrity.
- Manage HRIS security roles, user access, and compliance with internal data security policies.
- Partner cross-functionally with HR, IT, Finance, Legal, and external vendors on system enhancements.
Workday HRIS Analyst
Tidal Wave Auto Spa
Peachtree Corners, GA
07.2022 - 09.2024
- Led a full Workday HCM implementation replacing legacy HR and payroll systems
- Served as Senior HRIS Analyst and primary Workday owner for configuration, integrations, testing, and data validation.
- Partnered with IT leadership and external vendors to ensure seamless system integrations.
- Led change management strategy, communication planning, and organization-wide user training.
- Improved reporting accuracy and HR operational efficiency through system optimization.
HRIS Consultant
Puzzle HR (Contract)
07.2022 - 07.2023
- Implemented and supported Workday HCM for growing, multi-site organizations.
- Configured Workday Core HCM, job architecture, security roles, and reporting frameworks.
- Supported system integrations, data migration, testing, and go-live readiness activities.
- Developed custom reports and dashboards to deliver actionable HR insights.
- Delivered end-user training and created job aids to drive system adoption.
HRIS Implementation Consultant
ADP (Contract)
Alpharetta, GA
07.2021 - 07.2022
- Managed end-to-end HR technology and payroll cloud based implementations for clients with workforces ranging from 500 to 5,000 employees.
- Implemented cloud-based HRIS and payroll solutions for mid-market and enterprise clients.
- Conducted capability gap analyses that informed custom learning solutions, reducing payroll errors by 25% and improving compliance accuracy.
- Partnered with client leadership to lead organizational change planning, ensuring a smooth transition to new systems and processes.
Implementation Manager, Workforce Systems
NAVEX Global
Peachtree Corners, GA
01.2017 - 01.2021
- Managed HRIS and compliance system implementations for regulated organizations
- Oversaw configuration, data migration, system testing, and deployment activities
- Provided post-implementation system support, reporting, and optimization recommendations.
- Streamlined onboarding and system adoption processes, reducing time-to-adoption from 8 weeks to 5 weeks.
Education
Bachelor of Science -
Clark Atlanta University
Atlanta, GA01-2010
Post-Degree Certificate - Data Analytics
Harvard University
Cambridge, Massachusetts, MA01-2025
Skills
- Advanced data analysis
- Workforce analytics
- HRIS System Administration & Optimization
- Performance Management & Learning Systems
- Data Analysis, Validation & QA Testing
- System Integrations & ETL Concepts
- Process Improvement & Change Management
Certification
PMP- Project Management Professional , PMI Institute
Aloha Project Management Certificate
Software
Workday
ADP
Oracle
Success Factors
Timeline
Senior HRIS Analyst
ABM Industries
09.2024 - Current
Workday HRIS Analyst
Tidal Wave Auto Spa
07.2022 - 09.2024
HRIS Consultant
Puzzle HR (Contract)
07.2022 - 07.2023
HRIS Implementation Consultant
ADP (Contract)
07.2021 - 07.2022
Implementation Manager, Workforce Systems
NAVEX Global
01.2017 - 01.2021
Bachelor of Science -
Clark Atlanta University
Post-Degree Certificate - Data Analytics
Harvard University