Andrew Espana

About Andrew Espana

Strategic HRIS and HR Analytics Leader with 10+ years of experience architecting, optimizing, and governing enterprise HR technology ecosystems for global organizations employees). I specialize in SuccessFactors, HR digital transformation, workforce reporting, and data-driven decision enablement.Throughout my career, I’ve led multi-country HRIS implementations, strengthened global data governance, improved HR process efficiencies, and designed advanced analytics solutions that support executive leadership. My work has directly improved payroll accuracy, reduced reporting time by 40%, enhanced data reliability, and enabled scalable workforce insights across HR, IT, and business units.I am passionate about aligning HR technology with organizational goals—ensuring systems are not only functional, but strategic enablers of operational excellence, compliance, and workforce planning.Core Strengths: SuccessFactors (EC, Recruiting, Comp, PM/GM, WFA) Global HR Analytics & Dashboard Automation HR Digital Transformation & Process Optimization Data Governance & Reporting Accuracy SAP HCM, ADP GlobalView, Workforce Software Power BI, Tableau, SQL Cross-functional Collaboration & Stakeholder EngagementI bring a solutions-focused approach, a deep understanding of HR data ecosystems, and a commitment to elevating the employee and HR partner experience through technology.

Experience

1. Director Global Hris

   Gates Corporation

   Jan 2026 — Present · Denver, CO, US

   As the Director of HRIS, I lead the global strategy and digital transformation of our HR technology ecosystem, ensuring our systems scale alongside our business. My primary focus is architecting a unified global infrastructure through the implementation of SuccessFactors Employee Central. By establishing this \"single source of truth\" for employee data worldwide, I am driving organizational transparency, improving data integrity, and enabling our leadership to make high-impact, data-driven decisions at a global scale.In addition to our global roadmap, I oversee the modernization of our North American HR operations (US, Canada, and Mexico), specifically leading the end-to-end implementation of new Payroll and Time & Attendance solutions. My mission is to evolve the HRIS function into a strategic internal consultancy and a true partner to our business stakeholders. Through rigorous process harmonization and system optimization, I am building a high-performing HRIS team dedicated to reducing operational friction, ensuring regional compliance, and delivering a seamless technology experience for our entire workforce.

Education

• Universidad del Valle (CO)

  Bachelor’s Degree, Modern Languages and Linguistics

  1998 — 2001

• Walsh College

  MBA, Business Administration, Management and Operations

  2006 — 2011

• Baker College

  Bachelor’s Degree, Business Management

  2002 — 2004

Skills

• Microsoft Sql Server
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Software Documentation
• Problem Solving
• Microsoft Office
• Technical Writing
• Access
• Program Management
• Ms Project
• Sf Ad-Hoc Reporting
• Document Translation
• Team Leadership
• Online Report Design (Ord)
• Human Resources
• Customer Relations
• Management
• Business Analysis
• Mentoring
• Continuous Improvement
• Process Improvement
• Successfactors
• Crm
• Leadership
• Analysis
• Integration
• Data Reporting
• Documentation
• Quality Assurance
• Hris
• Business Process Improvement
• Peoplesoft
• Project Management
• Salesforce.com
• Sap Products
• Sf Dashboards 2.0
• Troubleshooting
• Training
• Customer Satisfaction
• Sharepoint
• Sap