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About Mike Maiorino

Mike Maiorino is the Founder and CEO of HRMS Solutions. His 30 years of dedication to?the HR/ Payroll technology profession, with a proven track record of results and recognition, has earned him a reputation for being a subject matter expert regarding HCM Solutions. Mike has served in a number of sales and managerial positions for leading providers of HR and Payroll solutions, including ADP, Sage Software, Kronos and Infor (fka SSA Global / Infinium). He is a member of the BAHRA Chapter (Boulder Area Human Resource Association) and completed his certification as a PHR (Professional in Human Resources) in December, 2002. Mike was also recognized in Biltmore Who's Who in 2007 as one of Washington, DC's most distinguished members.

May 30, 2016

How the Open Enrollment Process Allows HR Executives to Justify an HRIS

“The Major Compelling Event” You’re probably not thinking about it too awfully much this time of year (mostly because it gives you nightmares), but the Benefits Open Enrollment process is right around the corner.  For many of you, the bulk of your work in Q4 is dedicated to just getting through this arduous and time-consuming […]

September 23, 2015

Talent Management vs Human Capital Management – What’s the Better Strategy?

I recently read a blog posted by one of my associates regarding the strategy of a standalone talent management solution or holistic HRIS/HCM. There seems to be some very strong opinions about the fundamental differences between Talent Management vs Human Capital Management (HCM). While there is certainly no simple answer nor any type of downloadable […]

September 2, 2015

Standalone Talent Management Solution or Holistic HRIS/HCM?

An increasingly common question I’ve been hearing lately is should my organization solve for just one or two gaps in our HR Technology void or should we take a more comprehensive view and go with a holistic HRIS solution. The most common situations or question I am being presented is whether ‘our company should adopt a […]

July 23, 2014

What is the #1 HRIS Feature Driving More Investments in HR Technology? You might be shocked.

What is the #1 feature that compels HR professionals to propose new investments for HRIS Software in the SMB (small and medium business) market? Over the last 12 months, I have been surprised by a particular feature within a HRIS system that is, or should I say continues, driving HR Professionals to advo­­­­­­­­­­­­cate to their […]