Irene Pai
About Irene Pai
Irene Pai is the Director of Payroll Technology and Support at CommonSpirit Health, with extensive experience in payroll systems and business process management. She has held various roles in prominent companies, including Hewlett Packard Enterprise and Transocean, and possesses an MBA in Finance and a BBA in Accounting.
Work at CommonSpirit Health
Irene Pai serves as the Director of Payroll Technology and Support at CommonSpirit Health since 2021. In this role, she oversees payroll technology initiatives and support systems, ensuring efficient payroll processes within the organization. Her responsibilities include managing payroll systems and enhancing operational efficiency through technology.
Previous Experience in Payroll and Accounting
Irene Pai has extensive experience in payroll and accounting roles. She worked at Hewlett Packard Enterprise for 20 years as the Director of Global Payroll Transformation and Strategy. Prior to that, she held positions at Transocean as a Senior Programmer, Mariner Health Care as a Senior PeopleSoft Systems Analyst, and AccuFleet International as an Accounting Manager. Her diverse background contributes to her expertise in payroll systems and financial operations.
Education and Expertise
Irene Pai holds an MBA in Finance from Houston Baptist University, where she studied from 1995 to 1997. She also earned a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) in Accounting from The University of Texas at Austin, completing her studies from 1987 to 1991. Her educational background supports her expertise in payroll technology and business process management.
Skills in Payroll Technology and Business Process Management
Irene Pai possesses hands-on experience with PeopleSoft Human Capital Management and Kronos Workforce Central systems. She specializes in business process management and automation, including Robotic Process Automation (RPA). Her skills extend to developing and executing testing strategies for payroll systems, ensuring effective implementation and management of payroll technology.
Conflict Resolution and Team Development
Irene Pai has a background in conflict resolution, particularly within cross-functional business and IT teams. She specializes in employee development and hands-on coaching, focusing on enhancing team capabilities. Additionally, she is skilled in vendor strategic relationship management, which ensures effective partnerships and service delivery.