Amber Winters
About Amber Winters
Amber Winters is an HR Information Systems Manager with extensive experience in Workday configuration and gap analysis across various sectors. She has held multiple HRIS roles at organizations like USAA and Sonic Healthcare, and she currently works at American Electric Power.
Current Role at American Electric Power
Amber Winters serves as the HR Information Systems Manager at American Electric Power. She has held this position since 2023, contributing to the management and optimization of HR information systems. Her role involves overseeing the implementation and functionality of HR technologies to enhance operational efficiency within the organization.
Previous Experience at USAA
Prior to her current role, Amber Winters worked at USAA as the Lead Workday Information Systems Analyst from 2017 to 2023. During her six years in this position, she focused on Workday configuration support and conducted gap analysis, primarily within the financial services sector. Her experience at USAA equipped her with significant expertise in HR information systems.
Background in HRIS Roles
Amber Winters has a diverse background in HR information systems, having held various positions in multiple organizations. She worked at Sonic Healthcare as the Director of HRIS for one month in 2017 and as an HRIS Administrator for ten months from 2016 to 2017. Additionally, she served as an HR Initiatives Supervisor and Benefits Specialist at Helmerich & Payne from 2005 to 2016. Her roles have involved implementing HR technologies and ensuring effective communication between stakeholders.
Education and Expertise
Amber Winters earned a Bachelor's degree in Political Science from Loyola University New Orleans. Her educational background complements her extensive experience in HR information systems, particularly in conducting gap analysis and offering Workday configuration support across various sectors, including healthcare and oil and gas.
Key Skills and Contributions
Amber Winters possesses versatile expertise in translating technical information for both technical and non-technical audiences. She has demonstrated her ability to create consensus among partners and executives to launch new HR technologies, showcasing her skills as an influential change leader. Her contributions have focused on maintaining operational excellence through the implementation of multiple Workday modules.