Carrie Mason
About Carrie Mason
Carrie Mason is the HRIS Programme Director at Penguin Random House and a Director at Cammas Ltd, with extensive experience in technology transformation and HRIS solutions.
Current Title and Roles
Carrie Mason is currently serving as the HRIS Programme Director at Penguin Random House in London, England, United Kingdom. In this role, she operates on a hybrid working model. Additionally, she also serves as a Director and Business Consultant at Cammas Ltd. These positions highlight her expertise in HRIS program management and business consultancy.
Professional Experience at Penguin Random House and More
Carrie Mason has a longstanding history with Penguin Random House, initially serving as Technology Programme Manager (ERP, BI & Content Management) from 2013 to 2015 and rejoining the company as HRIS Programme Director. Her earlier roles included IT Project Manager at Random House from 2011 to 2013. These roles reflect her expertise in technology transformation, ERP systems, and content management.
Past Roles in HR Systems and Analytics
Mason worked at Mundipharma as Director, HR Systems & Analytics (Interim) for three months from 2021 to 2022. Before that, she was with Maximus UK, where she advanced from Senior Manager HRIS from 2015 to 2018 to Director HRIS and HR Shared Services from 2018 to 2021. These roles involved overseeing HRIS and HR shared services, and delivering key HR and payroll projects.
Career Beginnings and Growth
Carrie's career began with roles such as Movex Systems Developer and IT Manager at Alstons Cabinets Ltd from 1998 to 2006. She then served as Office Manager at D Mason Developments Ltd from 2007 to 2011. These early positions laid the foundation for her expertise in IT management and systems development.
Education Background
Carrie Mason earned a BA (Hons) in German Studies from the University of Warwick, studying there from 1994 to 1998. She completed her earlier education at Hedingham School from 1986 to 1993. Her academic background in German Studies is complemented by her extensive professional experience in IT and HR systems.
Specializations and Expertise
Mason specializes in assembling and managing customer-focused teams to deliver technology and service improvements. She has led IT and HR teams through multiple M&A programmes, focusing on integrating HRIS solutions. Additionally, she has delivered significant ERP, CRM, BI, and HR/Payroll projects, enhancing operational efficiency.