21 years engineering the systems that move people forward — from enterprise HR platforms trusted by thousands, to AI products shaping the future of how organizations find, grow, and keep their talent.
There's a particular kind of architect who doesn't just build systems — they build the trust inside them. Roy Bartlett has spent two decades doing exactly that: turning sprawling, mission-critical HR ecosystems into platforms that actually serve the people they were built for.
From SAP SuccessFactors and Oracle Cloud to Workday and custom-built talent engines, Roy doesn't just implement technology. He orchestrates the intersection of policy, process, and humanity — designing solutions where compliance meets compassion and data meets decisions.
Grounded in Camas, Washington with his wife Alexa and their daughter Amaya, Roy brings the same intentionality to his personal life that defines his professional craft.
A career shaped by the conviction that enterprise technology should amplify human potential, not replace it.
Mastered the full spectrum of Human Capital Management platforms — SAP SuccessFactors, Oracle Cloud, Workday, PeopleSoft, and Lawson — building deep domain expertise across the industry's top five HR applications.
Expanded into recruiting (SmartRecruiters, Oracle Taleo), talent management (Halogen, SuccessFactors, Oracle Policy Automation), and L&D platforms (Pathfinder, Cornerstone) — architecting end-to-end talent lifecycles.
Led the integration of HR processes, recruiting programs, and network infrastructure for 5 acquired companies into the parent organization — unifying disparate cultures and systems into cohesive operational frameworks.
Pioneered people-centric AI product development, revenue-critical process automation, and enterprise blockchain. Partnered with a leading talent assessment brand to build a next-gen assessment framework for mid-level roles.
Leading tech stack for Global Talent Acquisition, Talent Management, and L&D. Co-leading ERP implementation and co-managing the global HR tech landscape for a large enterprise. Driving Enterprise AI product development and adoption.
End-to-end enterprise resource planning deployments across complex, multi-country organizations.
People-centric AI product development and revenue-critical process automation at enterprise scale.
Domain expertise across the industry's top 5 HR applications — from recruiting to L&D to performance.
Multi-dimensional solution design connecting middleware, analytics, and business intelligence layers.
Statutory compliance, background check processes, and HR policy management across global jurisdictions.
SEO strategy including Local SEO, retail lead generation, and people supply chain engineering.
Building and managing professional web presences across leading CMS and no-code platforms — from WordPress to Webflow.
Driving team alignment and delivery through modern project management and communication platforms.
Owning the technology backbone for how a large enterprise finds and develops talent worldwide.
Driving AI product development, implementation, and adoption across enterprise workflows.
Partnering on large-scale ERP deployment to modernize foundational business systems.
Stewarding the full HR technology ecosystem for a large enterprise organization.
Led the unification of HR processes, recruiting programs, and network infrastructure — merging five distinct companies into one cohesive operating model.
The best systems don't just solve today's problems — they anticipate tomorrow's. Here's what's taking shape.
Reimagining how teams connect, align, and build together. A prototype exploring what collaboration looks like when it's designed around how humans actually think and work — not just around documents and calendars.
A platform purpose-built for college graduates and displaced employees — empowering them with informed, actionable career pathways. Not just job listings, but a guided system that matches potential with opportunity.
Continuing to push the boundary of what AI can do for people operations — from intelligent automation that gives HR teams their time back, to predictive analytics that help organizations invest in the right people at the right moment.
"Technology should be the invisible hand that lifts people up — never the wall that holds them back."
Whether it's enterprise transformation, AI strategy, or a conversation about the future of talent technology — the best outcomes start with a good conversation.
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There's a 1941 Oldsmobile Series 60 Coupe that Roy hasn't driven yet — but he can already hear it. Shiny cherry red with a crisp white roof, white-wall tires rolling at just the right pace, chrome catching every last ray of light. The kind of car that makes the sidewalk stop.
The vision? Retrofitted with a hybrid engine and modern safety features. Classic soul. Modern conscience. The same philosophy Roy brings to every enterprise system he builds: honor what works beautifully from the past, and quietly modernize everything else.
"Every system I build starts with the same question I'd ask about this car: what makes it beautiful, what makes it safe, and what needs to evolve — without losing what makes it timeless."
Because Roy believes the best of the past and the best of the future should coexist. Keeping the classic soul of a 1941 Oldsmobile alive — with a clean, efficient drivetrain — is the automotive version of what he does every day: bridging legacy systems with next-generation solutions.