Debby Barrett
About Debby Barrett
Debby Barrett is a Senior Business Systems Analyst specializing in Workday Payroll, currently working at Blend in the San Francisco Bay Area. She has extensive experience in payroll systems, having previously worked at OneSource Virtual and Blinn College, and holds degrees in Religion/Religious Studies from Coe College and San Francisco Theological Seminary.
Work at Blend
Debby Barrett currently holds the position of Sr. Business Systems Analyst specializing in Workday Payroll at Blend. She has been with the company since 2022, contributing to the optimization of payroll processes within the organization. Her role involves conducting team training sessions on various features of Workday Payroll and configuring Benefits Deductions to facilitate automatic double deductions for the first payroll period. Barrett's experience in this position allows her to leverage her extensive background in payroll systems to enhance operational efficiency.
Previous Experience at OneSource Virtual
Before joining Blend, Debby Barrett worked at OneSource Virtual as a Workday Certified Payroll Consultant from 2018 to 2022 in Dallas, Texas. During her tenure, she developed Pay Results Audit tools and dashboards tailored for Human Capital Management (HCM). Barrett served as a primary contact for reporting requests from different departments and played a significant role in the implementation of Intermittent Leave Time Off, collaborating closely with the HCM team.
Background in Programming and Analysis
Debby Barrett's career includes a position as a Programmer Analyst at Blinn College from 2017 to 2018 in Brenham, Texas. In this role, she was responsible for managing reporting requests from various departments. Barrett also facilitated a comprehensive companywide review and testing of Workday 2022R1, ensuring that the system met the needs of the institution and its stakeholders.
Education and Expertise
Debby Barrett has a strong educational background in Religion and Religious Studies. She earned her Bachelor of Arts (BA) from Coe College, where she studied from 1981 to 1985. Later, she obtained a Master of Divinity (MDiv) from San Francisco Theological Seminary, completing her studies from 1987 to 1991. This academic foundation supports her analytical skills and enhances her approach to business systems analysis.
Achievements in Payroll Optimization
Throughout her career, Debby Barrett has achieved notable milestones in payroll optimization. At Blend, she led the transition from four Run Categories to two, streamlining payroll processes. Her work in configuring Benefits Deductions has also contributed to more efficient payroll operations. Barrett's collaborative efforts with the Equity team to integrate Schwab inbound processes further demonstrate her capability in enhancing business systems.