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Andrea Ehlers

@andreaehlers

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Strategic HR leader driving global people strategy, HR technology, and scalable talent solutions.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I seek senior HR leadership roles where I can partner with executives to scale people strategy, lead HR tech transformations, drive global compliance, and build inclusive workforce solutions.

I am a strategic HR leader with 15+ years partnering with senior executives to shape global people strategies and drive HR transformation. I advise CEOs and boards, focusing on culture, compliance, and scalable workforce design.

I have led HR operations for thousands of employees across multiple countries, directing large-scale HR technology implementations including Workday, SAP SuccessFactors, and PeopleSoft. I architect HR service delivery models and governance frameworks that improve responsiveness, compliance, and analytics-driven decision making.

My track record includes leading M&A integrations across multiple acquisitions, implementing global compensation and benefits frameworks, and improving retention through engagement and performance initiatives. I have received recognition for innovation and service excellence for redesigning onboarding and workforce planning systems.

I hold an MBA and multiple certifications (SPHR, SHRM-SCP, PMP, C(k)PF) and serve on alumni and community boards. I am committed to inclusive, mission-driven people strategies that enable organizational growth and operational excellence.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Founder & Fractional CHRO

Current

HR Concierge

Jan 2025 - Present (8 months)

Provide strategic HR leadership and advise senior leaders and boards of global startups and mission-driven organizations on culture, compliance, and scalable people infrastructure during rapid scaling.

HR strategy Executive Advisory Organizational Design

Vice President, People Solutions

Cart.com

Jan 2023 - Jan 2025 (2 years)

Directed HR strategy for 1,200+ employees across the U.S., Mexico, and Poland, led M&A integration across six acquisitions, and implemented global compensation and benefits frameworks to improve engagement and retention.

HR strategy HR M&A Integration Succession Planning Leadership Development Employee Relations Change Management

Sr. Director, People Operations

Cart.com

Jan 2022 - Jan 2023 (1 year)

Scaled HR infrastructure during hypergrowth by implementing Workday globally in under 12 months and built a global HR service delivery model that improved support responsiveness by 80%.

Workday HRIS Service Delivery Performance Management Employee Engagement HR Technology Process Improvement

Director, HRIS (Workday)

Service Corporation International

Jan 2020 - Jan 2022 (2 years)

Oversaw HR technology for 22,000+ employees across North America, ensuring compliance and data integrity while leveraging analytics to inform workforce planning and talent management.

Workday HRIS Management Data Analytics Compliance Workforce Planning

Global HR IT Manager

Tokio Marine HCC

Jan 2019 - Jan 2020 (1 year)

Led global HR teams in the U.S. and U.K., aligning HR systems with talent strategy and redesigning onboarding to improve new-hire integration and engagement, earning a Service Excellence Award.

HR systems Compliance Stakeholder Management HRIS

Senior HR Technology Leader

Houston ISD

Jan 2014 - Jan 2019 (5 years)

Directed HR modernization for 30,000+ employees by leading a 10-month SAP SuccessFactors rollout and establishing governance and reporting frameworks to improve compliance and employee experience.

SuccessFactors HR Modernization Governance Reporting Change Management Compliance Employee Experience

Workday Consultant

Self-Employed

Jan 2013 - Jan 2014 (1 year)

Managed Workday configuration and project delivery for engagements up to 10,000 employees, ensuring alignment of HR technology with organizational strategy.

Project Management HRIS Implementation Requirements Gathering Stakeholder Management Change Management

Director, PeopleSoft HCM

Harris Health System

Jan 2004 - Jan 2012 (8 years)

Directed HR transformation for 8,000+ healthcare employees, developing workforce analytics and compliance frameworks that improved operational efficiency and workforce planning.

HR Analytics Compliance Reporting