Robert Lawrence

About Robert Lawrence

Executive HRIS Leader | Darwinbox | Workday & HR Service DeliverySenior HRIS leader with 15+ years of experience delivering stable, scalable HR technology services across global organizations. Proven expertise leading Tier 1–3 HRIS service delivery, optimizing Darwinbox & Workday ecosystems, and driving continuous improvement through metrics, automation, and strong governance.Deep hands-on experience across Darwinbox HCM & Workday HCM, Recruiting, Onboarding, Talent, Performance, Time, Payroll, Security, Reporting, and integrations, including global implementations, post-production optimization, release management, and adoption enablement. Known for translating business needs into effective system solutions while ensuring data integrity, compliance, and audit readiness.Trusted people leader and partner who builds high-performing teams, modernizes HR service delivery models, and improves employee experience through reliable operations, self-service, and process simplification.Global HRIS Systems Support & Design | HR Project Management Talent & Performance Management | Partnership Development & Maintenance Hiring, Developing & Leading Teams | HR Process Design & Implementation Vendor Management | HCM Cloud Suite Implementations | HR Compliance | Payroll ComplianceDarwinbox HCM / Payroll | Workday Core HCM / Compensation / Recruiting / Onboarding / Talent / Time & Absence / Payroll | Taleo Enterprise Edition / Recruiting / Transitions / Learning | Lawson ERP | Infor GHR / HRSD | PeopleFluent Talent / Performance / Succession / Salary Management | Success Factors LMS | NGA MyHR | Workforce MyTime | ServiceNow | PeopleDoc EFM

Experience

1. Hris Manager

   Affinity Group, Sales & Marketing Agency

   Jan 2026 — Present · Tulsa, OK, US

   Lead end-to-end implementation of the DarwinBox HCM platform, partnering with HR, IT, and business leaders to translate workforce needs into scalable, high-impact solutions. My work spans project planning, system configuration, data migration, integrations, testing, and go-live execution across core HR, Benefits, Comp, Reporting & Analytics, Engagement, Payroll, Workforce Planning and talent modules. Focus on driving adoption and long-term value through strong stakeholder alignment, change management, and post-implementation stabilization—helping to modernize HR operations and realize measurable ROI from the HCM investment.Responsible for the end-to-end execution and oversight of the payroll system. Ensure all employees are paid accurately and on time while maintaining strict compliance with evolving tax and labor regulations, including compliance and taxation, records management, system oversight, reporting & auditing, and benefits & deductions.

Education

• Radford University

  Bachelor of Science (BS), History and Sociology

  1994 — 1998

• Liberty University

  Master of Business Administration (MBA), HR Management

  2008 — 2010