Denver Public Schools Goes Paperless: Reforming HR Process & Initiating Self-Service with Technology
Technology leaders from Denver Public Schools discuss how large, complex organizations can successfully employ HRIS technology to restructure and automate processes that will ultimately increase efficiency and establish a philosophy of self-service with employees. By utilizing the latest technology systems, including mobility applications and interactive user portals, both public and private entities can effectively transform their HR culture and develop a better understanding of how HR impacts the bottom line. Assess your organization’s technology readiness to determine when HRIS should be utilized, how it should be deployed and how to effectively manage the change, and evaluate internal processes and consider different data access methods to take first steps toward becoming a paperless organization.
Carolyn Henzel
Carolyn Henzel is the Director of HR Systems and Processes for Denver Public Schools. With over 20 years of experience in Information Technology, Carolyn’s background is primarily in telecommunications with roles in business systems architecture, program management, product management, training and development, and operations. Driven by a passion for K-12 education reform, she moved to the public sector in 2008. Carolyn has both her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Master of Business Administration from the University of Colorado, and holds the Project Management Professional and Certified ScrumMaster credentials.
Ellen Rehmar
Ellen Rehmar is Executive Director for HR Operations at Denver Public Schools. DPS has 15,000 employees serving more than 80,000 students. DPS is currently the fastest growing urban school system in the country. Previously, Ellen worled 22 years at University of Colorado Hospital as Director of Human Resources. Prior experience includes owning her own business and working for municipal government in Ohio. During her career, Ellen has provided strategic and operational leadership for compensation and benefits, learning & development, recruitment, employee relations, and wellness. She has a masters’ degree in Public Administration from The Ohio State University. Ellen served as President for the local ASHHRA chapter in Colorado, a member of Leadership Aurora and Aurora Public Schools Education Foundation Board, and a member of ASHHRA Legislative Committee.