Afton Mortensen
Director, HR Operations, Technology, and Analytics @Penguin Random House
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WORK HISTORY
Director, HR Operations, Technology, and Analytics @Penguin Random House
Salt Lake City, UT, US
Project Management• Develop and execute comprehensive project plans• Monitor progress, identify risks, and implement mitigation strategies in coordination with individual HR teams based on priority and goals of the departmentChange Management:• Collaborate among team to analyze current processes and discover opportunities for operational efficiencies through technology or enhanced workflows• Serve as the strategic thinker to prioritize value-add vs bandwidth needs of change projectsProduct Owner / Business Analyst:• Required to have a deep understanding of HR technical products and workflows across al HR teams• Work with HR stakeholders to understand efficiency needs or alternative technical solutions• Own the support needs and ongoing management of reporting and tools• Oversee the evaluation of product solutions• Liaise between the various HR teams and ITDigital HR:• Investigate and manage changes to optimize HR systems and technology platforms• Integrate digital solutions and automation to improve processes• Lead the development and deployment of digital solutions• Investigate and evaluate AI solutions for team processes People Analytics (growth):• Manage the technical back-end development of data reporting structure for PowerBI, in coordination with adjacent HR Central and HRIS systems• Partner with stakeholders to define analytics needs and reporting solutions based on specific and tailored data, visualization, and frequency• Coordinate with global and L&D leads to manage the rollout of advanced data reporting• Driving towards insights-driven, action-oriented data delivery for all HR and business stakeholdersCompliance:• Oversee the execution of comprehensive state and federal compliance standards for a hybrid workforce• Within my team, design, develop, and implement workflow changes to increase efficiency across the department
EDUCATION
Purdue University Daniels School of Business
Bachelor of Science, Management, International Business, Global Studies
The University of Freiburg
International Study Program, European Union Politics and Economy
SKILLS
ABOUT AFTON MORTENSEN
Experienced Operations and Project Management professional with a deep passion for efficiency and wellbeing, and how project strategies and thoughtful process can create both! I believe that people are the most important determinant of success for any team or company. My desire is to operationalize my interest in process creation and solid structures in pursuit of their betterment.I graduated from Purdue University with a bachelors degree in Management and have pursued any opportunity for continuing education since.
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