Fernando Rodriguez

About Fernando Rodriguez

2.87B in M&A transactions. Zero operational disruption. That\'s the track record I bring to VP-level HR Technology roles.At LKQ Corporation, I\'ve led HR technology execution for $2.87B in M&A transactions—including the $410M Self Service divestiture (1,600 employees, completed October 2025), the $2.1B Uni-Select acquisition employees across US and Canada), and the $362M PGW divestiture (900+ employees). This spans both buy-side and sell-side transactions—with expertise in complex system integrations, rare backwards migrations (Workday→ADP), clean data separations, and multi-tenant governance.What makes this rare:Most HR Technology leaders focus on go-live. I focus on what happens after—building governance frameworks that ensure systems work for HR teams, enable field managers to make decisions, and give employees friction-free self-service.The results:→ Architected enterprise Workday transformation for 15,900+ employees—delivered 7% under budget, ahead of schedule, with zero disruption during aggressive M&A cycles→ Transformed HR reporting from 60 hours to 1 hour, enabling real-time workforce analytics for executive decision-making→ Led teams of 70+ through simultaneous platform transitions while maintaining operational continuity→ Delivered $2.5M+ in vendor cost optimization across three organizations→ Partner with IT Security, Legal, and Chief Data Privacy Officer on data governance across GDPR, CCPA, and SOX requirementsRecognition:2025 LKQ Leadership Award for strategic transformation and operational excellence2016 SHRM HR Technology Professional of the Year AwardCore expertise:M&A Integration (Buy-Side & Sell-Side)| Multi-Tenant Workday Architecture | Post-Implementation Governance | Workforce Analytics & Business Intelligence | Enterprise Change Management | Data Security & Privacy Compliance (GDPR, CCPA, SOX)Happy to discuss M&A integration strategies, Workday governance frameworks, or post-implementation stabilization with fellow HR Technology leaders. f••••••••@gmail.com

Experience

1. Senior Director of Human Resources (HR) Technology at Lkq Corporation

   LKQ Corporation

   Oct 2023 — Present · Greater Nashville Area, US

   Promoted to lead enterprise HR technology strategy for North America—overseeing 15,800+ employees across multi-tenant Workday architecture (13,800+ on integrated LKQ tenant + on standalone Uni-Select Canada tenant). Direct responsibility for HR systems, Payroll, Timekeeping, and HR Services with focus on post-implementation governance, M&A integration (buy-side and sell-side), and scalable infrastructure.→ Led HR technology execution for $2.87 billion in M&A transactions over 3 years across both buy-side and sell-side deals: Self Service divestiture:$410M, 1,600 employees (completed October 2025) Uni-Select acquisition:$2.1B, employees (US, Canada) PGW divestiture:$362M, 900+ employees Orchestrated complex system integrations, rare backwards migrations (Workday→ADP), clean data separations, and multi-tenant governance with zero operational disruption→ Architected enterprise Workday transformation for 15,900 employees Delivered full-suite rollout (Core HCM, Recruiting, Onboarding, Benefits, Compensation, Performance) 7% under budget and ahead of schedule with zero disruption during aggressive M&A cycle Recognized with LKQ\'s 2025 Leadership Award for strategic transformation and operational excellence→ Established governance framework aligning HR, IT, Legal, and field operations Introduced structured change control processes ensuring post-go-live adoption, regulatory compliance (GDPR, CCPA, SOX), and system stability→ Developed 3-year HR technology roadmap prioritizing M&A integration, post-acquisition system harmonization, and cross-border benefits modernization→ Partner with IT Security, Legal, and Chief Data Privacy Officer on data governance—ensuring people data security across all platform and third-party integrations

Education

• Farleigh Dickinson University

  PHR/SPHR/GPHR Prep Course

Skills

• Sap
• Recruiting
• Adp Payroll
• Kronos Wfc
• Integration
• Microsoft Excel
• Vendor Relationship Management
• Human Resources Information Systems (Hris)
• Management
• Team Building
• Leadership
• Project Management
• Microsoft Office
• Training
• Business Process Improvement
• Ceridian
• Human Resources
• Sap Businessobjects
• Performance Management
• Payroll
• Hris Database Management
• Data Warehousing
• Succession Planning
• Customer Service
• Vendor Management
• Sap Erp
• Strategic Planning
• Hris
• Data Analysis
• Adp Payforce
• Successfactors