Nerissa Barnes
About Nerissa Barnes
Nerissa Barnes serves as the Director of Global HCM Business Solutions at Condé Nast, bringing over 11 years of experience in implementing and supporting Workday HCM. Her expertise includes designing product operations and enhancing employee engagement through innovative team leadership.
Current Role at Condé Nast
Nerissa Barnes serves as the Director of Global HCM Business Solutions at Condé Nast. She has held this position since 2016, contributing to the company's human capital management strategies in the New York City Metropolitan Area. In her role, she focuses on implementing Workday solutions to enhance employee experience and streamline HR processes.
Previous Work Experience
Nerissa Barnes has extensive experience in various roles related to Workday and HRIS. She worked at Workday in several capacities, including Medium Enterprise Engagement Manager, Delivery Assurance Program Manager, and Program Manager for Customer Enablement. Her tenure at Workday spanned from 2012 to 2014. Additionally, she served as an HRIS Manager (Contractor) at Actavis plc (now Allergan) and as a Senior Workday Engagement Manager at IBM.
Education and Expertise
Nerissa Barnes holds a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) from Upsala College and a Bachelor of Science in Human Resources/Labor and Employment Relations from Rutgers University. She has over 11 years of experience in implementing and supporting Workday HCM, demonstrating a comprehensive understanding of the platform's capabilities. Her expertise includes designing product operations, employee engagement, and organizational design.
Specialization in HR Solutions
Nerissa specializes in identifying digital innovations and people-centric processes that help organizations adapt to changing work environments. She focuses on creating scalable, data-driven processes that enhance employee experience. Her work emphasizes building innovative teams and improving learning, engagement, and performance within organizations.
Career Background
Nerissa Barnes has a diverse career background, including a significant role at PeopleSoft Inc as a Senior Principal Consultant from 1997 to 2005. She also worked at ADP as a Senior Account Executive for six years. Her career spans multiple sectors, providing her with a broad perspective on human resources and technology integration.