Joanne Ord
About Joanne Ord
Joanne Ord is an HR Systems Functional Specialist at Nationwide Building Society, where she has worked since 2017. With a diverse background in HR roles across various organizations, she specializes in PeopleSoft 9.2 and has extensive experience in system changes and audits.
Work at Nationwide Building Society
Joanne Ord has been employed at Nationwide Building Society since 2017, serving as an HR Systems Functional Specialist. In this role, she specializes in supporting the Payroll and Absence modules of PeopleSoft 9.2. Her responsibilities include writing business requirements and impact assessments for system changes, as well as handling the collation of system change documentation for audits. Joanne has also been involved in supporting system releases by making necessary configuration changes.
Previous Experience in HR Management
Prior to her current role, Joanne Ord held various HR positions at different organizations. She worked at Gallagher Heath as an HR Project Manager from 2011 to 2012 and as an HR Systems Project Manager from 2009 to 2011. Additionally, she served as an Interim HR Business Partner at The Medical Research Council in 2007 and as a Recruitment/HR Coordinator at Lucent Technologies from 1999 to 2001. Her experience spans multiple facets of HR management, including project management and systems administration.
Education and Expertise
Joanne Ord studied at Swindon College, where she achieved a CIPD qualification. Her educational background supports her extensive experience in human resources and systems management. She has developed expertise in handling HR systems, particularly in relation to PeopleSoft, and has a solid understanding of business requirements and system change documentation.
Career Path and Progression
Joanne Ord's career in human resources began in 1997 when she worked as an HR Administrator at Honda R&D Europe. Over the years, she has progressed through various roles, including HR Consultant at Motorola Ltd and HR Advisor at RWE Npower. Her career reflects a steady advancement in HR responsibilities, culminating in her current role at Nationwide Building Society.
Key Responsibilities and Contributions
In her current position, Joanne Ord is responsible for conducting Pay Review activities for HR Systems, which includes full data extraction and loading. She also manages the process of raising defects with internal Application Support teams and Oracle. Her contributions are essential to the smooth operation of HR systems and the overall efficiency of the HR department.