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HRIS Management: A private equity-backed U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) operations support company with global initiatives and a military component

THE CHALLENGE

The company needed to mature its HR operations to compete for government projects and meet compliance requirements. Operating across multiple countries with nine acquired businesses, the organization lacked a harmonized HR infrastructure and required robust, flexible systems for HR, payroll, benefits, and performance management. They needed an expert partner to build scalable infrastructure, integrate acquisitions, and ensure compliance with both DoD and EU security standards.

OUR ROLE

enhanceHCM served as both a strategic and tactical partner during this critical growth phase, leading the design, implementation, and management of a global HRIS platform while providing ongoing support for HR, payroll, benefits, and performance systems. Our team of Human Capital professionals guided the organization in achieving operational efficiency, compliance, and long-term scalability.

SOLUTION

  • Built and operated a single harmonized HRIS platform for nine acquired businesses with independent leadership and separate P&Ls, completed within 12 months.
  • Managed ongoing acquisition integrations into the HRIS model while ensuring compliance with DoD and EU security standards.
  • Oversaw vendor management for global payroll, time management, benefits systems, and solution partners across multiple international regions.
  • Developed and implemented solutions for recruiting, performance management, succession planning, learning management, and system user training across diverse time zones.
  • Provided staffing solutions and program management for HR, payroll, benefits, and acquisition integration teams.
  • Implemented new group benefits plans and managed open enrollment across multiple countries, ensuring proper policy and procedure documentation.
  • Executed change management initiatives and delivered employee coaching on performance reviews and integration processes.

OUTCOME

enhanceHCM built the infrastructure and long-term strategies necessary to support the client’s expanding government operations and human capital needs. Our leadership ensured smooth acquisition integrations, global HRIS adoption, and compliance with international standards, positioning the company to confidently compete for government projects while maintaining operational efficiency.

FROM THE TEAM

“In the two years that the enhanceHCM team worked with me directly as consultant/SME to the People Team, they provided excellent service. In addition, their understanding of all functional areas of People/HR was exceptional. Key initiatives they were responsible for included implementation of a new HRIS, utilizing its full suite of modules including performance management, and standing up a workforce management system with global capabilities. enhanceHCM also served as interim manager for payroll for a six-month period. All initiatives the team was directly involved in were successful and met established objectives and key results. It was truly a pleasure to work with enhanceHCM, and I would strongly recommend them for future opportunities involving business transformation.”