MATTHEW PUTZ
HR TECHNOLOGY ECOSYSTEM ARCHITECT
Atlanta, GA, | Dallas-Fort Worth, TX,GA
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Strategic HR Technology Executive with over a decade of driving digital transformation for Fortune 500 organizations across 164K+ global employees. Achieved $500K+ in cost optimization through enterprise HRIS implementations while securing $185K+ in tax credit recapture. Proven expertise in SAP SuccessFactors, Oracle HCM, and Workday ecosystems with 95% faster implementation timelines and 87% reduction in help-desk volume. Expert in AI-enhanced interfaces, predictive workforce analytics, and multi-country deployment strategies with 42% compliance risk reduction.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
4
4
Enterprise HRIS platforms mastered
Timeline
Principal Owner - ImpactHXM
01.2024 - Current
Lead HRIS Analyst - Komatsu
10.2019 - 02.2024
Senior HRIS Analyst & LMS Administrator - Quad Graphics
05.2018 - 10.2019
HR Technology & Workforce Systems Lead - Apple Inc.
08.2012 - 07.2017
Technical Support Team Manager - Apple Inc.
08.2012 - 03.2015
University of Texas At Austin - Human Resource Management Certificate, HR technology and organizational psychology
Southern New Hampshire University - Bachelor of Science, Information Technology, Cyber Security Emphasis
Work History
Principal Owner
ImpactHXM
Atlanta
01.2024 - Current
- Leading HR technology transformation for 25+ clients with project values ranging $25K-$150K
- Founded a specialized HRIS consultancy delivering multi-platform expertise across the complete employee lifecycle with unified digital experiences
- Pioneered an ethical AI framework, reducing routine inquiries by 62%, enabling HR teams to focus on strategic initiatives while maintaining rigorous compliance standards
- Created cross-platform integration architecture, eliminating 40% of redundant data entry while ensuring secure information flow between previously isolated systems
- Established proprietary 8-Step Implementation Methodology, compressing traditional timelines by 95%, reducing typical quarterly projects to 6-8 weeks.
- Developed portable employee experience architecture enabling seamless work transitions between office, remote, and hybrid environments while maintaining enterprise security standards
Lead HRIS Analyst
Komatsu
Atlanta
10.2019 - 02.2024
- Led SAP SuccessFactors implementation for 15K employees across 10 countries and 15 legal entities
- Orchestrated end-to-end SAP SuccessFactors deployment including Employee Central, Recruiting, Recruitment Marketing, Onboarding, Performance & Goals, and Learning Management modules-improving candidate conversion by 58% in highly competitive technical markets
- Created privacy-focused data architecture compliant with global regulations, reducing compliance risk by 42% while enabling advanced analytics capabilities
- Optimized tax compliance through strategic WOTC integration within recruitment workflows, recapturing $185K+ in previously unclaimed tax benefits
- Implemented predictive analytics framework identifying flight risk patterns with 74% accuracy, enabling proactive retention strategies for critical talent
- Established formal knowledge transfer program enabling 75% faster onboarding for new team members across global locations
Senior HRIS Analyst & LMS Administrator
Quad Graphics
Sussex
05.2018 - 10.2019
- Led Oracle Cloud HCM optimization and Oracle Taleo Learn administration for 22K employees
- Reimagined Oracle Taleo Learn experience through intuitive interface design and integrated iSpring authoring tools, reducing help-desk inquiries by 87% while improving course completion rates by 43%
- Enhanced reporting capabilities by creating a comprehensive analytics framework, accelerating information delivery by 50% while expanding business intelligence capabilities
- Designed integration security frameworks between Oracle systems and third-party applications, ensuring data integrity while maintaining compliance standards
- Created a digital transformation dashboard accessed by 22K employees, improving organizational transparency by 74%
HR Technology & Workforce Systems Lead
Apple Inc.
Austin
08.2012 - 07.2017
- Led Kronos Incorporated system optimization supporting 164K global employees across retail, corporate, and manufacturing
- Enhanced mission-critical workforce systems supporting Apple's global operations, reducing system downtime by 30% and improving resolution efficiency by 43%
- Transformed service delivery approach from reactive to proactive model, decreasing response times by 43% while elevating employee experience
- Designed adaptive workforce solution for diverse business units from retail to R&D, balancing unique operational requirements with enterprise architecture standards
- Created technical capability matrix for support team, establishing clear development paths that increased advancement readiness by 35%
Technical Support Team Manager
Apple Inc.
08.2012 - 03.2015
- Led 19-member technical support team during rapid organizational growth, improving service efficiency by 20% and raising customer satisfaction by 11%
- Achieved top 5% performance ranking company-wide, establishing benchmarks for technical excellence
- Implemented structured development program with 7 team members advancing to specialized roles
Education
Human Resource Management Certificate - HR technology and organizational psychology
01.2017
Bachelor of Science - Information Technology, Cyber Security Emphasis
Strategically pivoted to pursue an advanced leadership role at Apple.
Skills
SAP SuccessFactors and Oracle Cloud HCM
Workday and UKG implementation
BambooHR, Justworks, Gusto, and ADP
Multi-country deployment
API integration
Data management
GDPR, CCPA, and PIPEDA compliance
Enterprise governance
AI interfaces
Predictive analytics
Digital experience design
Process automation
C-suite collaboration
Investment case development
Team performance enhancement
Mentorship and development
Project management
HR technology solutions
Digital transformation
Certification
- Lean Six Sigma Green Belt, IASSC - 2016
Affiliations
- NGLCC Certified LGBT Business Enterprise
- Better Business Bureau Accredited Member
Thought Leadership
Featured Panelist: 'The Future of HR Technology: AI Integration and Strategic Innovation', First Advantage Collaborate Conference Closing Session, 2023
Strategic Vision
The competitive advantage of tomorrow emerges from digital ecosystems that adapt to human needs rather than forcing people to fit within technological constraints. I develop settings where technology seamlessly integrates into experiences, data converts into actionable insights, and systems develop as organically as the organizations they serve. This human-focused strategy nurtures sustainable value that surpasses mere implementation milestones, instilling adaptability into the organization's core identity.
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