Vanessa Johnson
Director HR Technology @American Chemical Society
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WORK HISTORY
Director HR Technology @American Chemical Society
Washington, DC, US
At the American Chemical Society, I served as a strategic partner and operational lead forHR technology, overseeing global systems and driving enterprise-wide transformation. Myrole blended technical oversight with leadership influence, enabling scalable solutions thatsupported both organizational growth and employee experience.Key Accomplishments:• Directed and led a cross-functional team of six (four domestic, two global),overseeing all HR technology-related projects across North America, Europe, andAsia.• Owned all HR/payroll systems, domestic and global, with full accountability forsystem performance, compliance, and optimization.• Standardized departmental procedures by streamlining HRIS workflows andestablishing SOPs, enhancing service delivery and operational consistency.• Served as Department Information Security Administrator (DISA), ensuringcompliance with IT security protocols and safeguarding sensitive HR data acrossglobal affiliates.• Managed vendor relationships and contract negotiations, ensuring alignment withstrategic goals and cost-efficiency.• Oversaw annual budgets ranging from $5–$10 million, depending on project scopeand system needs.• Collaborated with stakeholders, including the EVP of HR, Chief of Operations, CFO,VP of IT, Chief Security Officer, and global HR business partners.• Built and coached high-performing teams across the U.S, UK, and China, fosteringa culture of accountability, growth, and collaboration.• Implemented a cost-saving, web-based electronic document management systemin partnership with Iron Mountain’s Digital Record Center for Images (DRCi),contributing to ACS’s sustainability and digital transformation efforts.These accomplishments demonstrate my dedication to developing resilient, future-readyHR systems that drive enterprise value and enhance the employee experience.
EDUCATION
University of Phoenix
MBA-TM, Technology Mgmt
Bowie State University
BA, Advertising & Public Relations (Journalism)
ABOUT VANESSA JOHNSON
I believe in the power of technology to elevate HR strategy, streamline global operations, and create meaningful employee experiences. As an experienced HR Technology Leader, I have a proven track record of driving innovation, operational excellence, and human-centered leadership. With global experience leading HR technology initiatives, I specialize in transformingcomplex systems into scalable, secure, and intuitive platforms that align with the enterprisegoals and empower cross-functional teams.My core strengths include HR technology strategy, system integration, data governance,and cross-functional collaboration. I’ve led multi-million-dollar initiatives, partnered withexecutive stakeholders, and built high-performing teams across domestic andinternational locations.CAREER HIGHLIGHTS• HCM Strategy & Executive Alignment: Secured C-suite approval for multi-phase HCM platform implementation by presenting a white paper backed by a 2-year internal study, aligning system transformation with enterprise digital goals.• Global Payroll Consolidation & Workforce Integration: Unified payroll operations across 17 countries and integrated domestic-international workforce data into a centralized HCM platform, enhancing audit readiness, headcount visibility, and compliance tracking.• Enterprise HR Technology Deployment: Championed deployment of Oracle e-Business Suite for 21K+ staff, transforming HR workflows by cutting manual transactions by 80% and improving data reliability in Payroll, Benefits, and HRIS.• People Analytics & Reporting Infrastructure: Reduced ad hoc requests by 75% and enabled predictive workforce insights by designing and launching integrated reporting systems in public and nonprofit environments.TECHNICAL PROFICIENCIESSaaS: HCM & HRIS Platforms: UKG (UltiPro) Pro HCM Suite, SAP SuccessFactors HCM Suite, Workday HCM, Oracle HCM Suite, Dayforce (Ceridian), PeopleSoft HRM, SilkRoad OpenHire, E-Performance Appraisal Database, Lattice, and 15FiveAnalytics & Reporting Tools: SAP Reporting Tools, Centralized HR Dashboards, Data Warehousing, MS Excel, Business Intelligence (BI), SQL, Tableau, Microsoft Power BI, IBM Cognos Analytics, and Crystal ReportsProject & Workflow Tools: Monday.com, Jira, Asana, Primavera IT Project Office, Primavera Basic and Advanced Project Management, Action Request System, RFP and Risk Management Systems, Fundamentals of Successful Project ManagementLearning & Development Platforms: LinkedIn Learning, Coursera, Skillsoft, Udemy, Harvard Manage Mentor, Degreed, Canvas, LinkedIn Learning
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