Heather Richardson

Heather Richardson is an experienced professional in payroll and accounting, currently serving as a Workday HCM Payroll Analyst at Minnesota State Colleges and Universities since June 2018. Responsibilities include end-to-end design and system configuration for the Workday Payroll enterprise system, and leading project activities related to biannual updates. Previously held roles include Payroll Coordinator and Payroll Lead, demonstrating a strong background in payroll processing and internal controls across multiple institutions. In addition to her administrative roles, Heather has academic experience as an Adjunct Instructor at Bemidji State University, teaching courses in decision support systems and computer business applications. Educational qualifications include multiple degrees in business and accounting, culminating in an MBA with a focus on Business Intelligence from Capella University.