Kristin McDonald
Hcm Technology Product Owner (Workday) @Rockwell Automation
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WORK HISTORY
Hcm Technology Product Owner (Workday) @Rockwell Automation
Responsible for Workday HCM strategy, delivery, and optimization.Partner with HR process owners to prioritize HR Technology needs, manage the product backlog, and deliver secure, high‑quality solutions.Drive process excellence, automation, and user‑centric design across the HR technology ecosystem.Lead cross‑functional collaboration, impact analysis, and risk mitigation for system changes and enhancements.Manage HR technology initiatives from concept through implementation, ensuring alignment with business goals and compliance standards.
EDUCATION
Western Michigan University
Bachelor of Science - BS, Criminal Justice
Villanova University
Certificate in Human Resources, Human Resources
Adelphi University
MA, Psychology
School of Continuous Learning
AI Proficiency
New York Institute of Technology
Human Resources
SKILLS
ABOUT KRISTIN MCDONALD
HR Technology thought leader with 15+ years of proven experience in delivering and executing technology strategies across diverse industries and organizations of all sizes. Expertise in translating business challenges and needs into technology solutions that drive business results. Proven ability to work cross-functionally, influence and engage stakeholders, and have extensive experience in portfolio/project management. Key Accomplishments by Core Skills:HR Technology Management:~Led the launch of a Referral/Branding platform (Social Referral), which boosted employer brand awareness and increased employee referrals by 30% within the first six months of implementation.~Implemented a Talent Acquisition overhaul, including process improvements and system enhancements, reducing time-to-hire by 25%, boosting hiring manager satisfaction scores by 20%, and increasing candidate engagement metrics by 30%.~Spearheaded the end-to-end design and implementation of a Talent Review process within the Talent Management system, from initial concept to full deployment. Collaborated with leadership to define objectives, developed process workflows, and configured system functionalities to align with organizational goals. Delivered training and resources to ensure adoption, resulting in a 20% improvement in leadership decision-making efficiency.~Managed Workday Time Tracking and Payroll modules for employees, including leading a full redesign of system configuration, ensuring compliance with labor regulations.Project & Portfolio Management~Established a Portfolio Management Office (PMO) at Splunk for the Talent Development & Employee Voice team, streamlining project oversight and improving alignment with corporate strategy.~Managed a $1.5M portfolio of HR Talent Management and Development initiatives at Splunk, ensuring timely and successful delivery of key projects by implementing best practices in project and change management.~Partnered with HR Leadership on developing the Talent Management Strategy and led the project implementation of company-wide Talent Management initiatives, including a comprehensive Talent Assessment program and tool (Workday), increasing organizational talent visibility by 80% and a global, rather than just functional, talent strategy.~Directed the redesign of the onboarding process, which included process and system improvements (Workday and CareerBuilder ATS), reducing onboarding time by 20%, accelerating new hire productivity and increasing retention rates.
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