Lisa Jacobs
About Lisa Jacobs
Lisa Jacobs is a Senior Business Systems Analyst with extensive experience in configuring and testing Workday solutions for global HR systems. She has worked at Transamerica since 2015 and has a strong background in integrating mainframe applications with modern HRIS systems.
Work at Transamerica
Lisa Jacobs has served as a Senior Business Systems Analyst at Transamerica since 2015. In this role, she has been integral to the implementation and support of the Transamerica Employee Service Center Workday application since its inception. Her responsibilities include acting as a system architect for the Workday HRIS system, focusing on integrations and collaborating with third-party vendors. Jacobs has extensive experience in configuring and testing Workday solutions for global Human Capital Management (HCM), Talent, Performance, and Benefits systems.
Education and Expertise
Lisa Jacobs holds a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Political Science and Government from the University of Northern Iowa, which she completed from 1986 to 1988. She also earned two Associate of Arts (A.A.) degrees: one in Liberal Arts and Sciences from North Iowa Area Community College (1984-1986) and another in Legal Assistant/Paralegal from Kirkwood Community College (1992-1993). Her educational background supports her expertise in strategic business planning, requirements development, and change control, particularly in the context of Human Resource Information Systems (HRIS).
Background
Before joining Transamerica, Lisa Jacobs worked at Collaborative Solutions, LLC, where she held the position of Senior Consultant from 2013 to 2014 and later served as Principal Consultant for a brief period in 2015. Her career has been characterized by a strong focus on integrating mainframe applications with modern HRIS systems, demonstrating her capability in managing complex system interactions and ensuring seamless functionality across platforms.
Achievements
Throughout her career, Lisa Jacobs has been involved in significant projects related to the implementation and support of Workday solutions. Her role in the Transamerica Employee Service Center Workday application highlights her contributions to enhancing HR processes and systems. Jacobs possesses a strong background in configuring and testing various HRIS solutions, which has been crucial in meeting organizational needs and improving operational efficiency.