Gartner Expert

Sam Grinter

Sr Director Analyst

Sam Grinter is a Analyst whose area of coverage spans the HCM application market and includes core HR (HR data management and payroll) workforce management (time and attendance, labor scheduling, task management, and absence management), workforce information management (reporting, analytics, and metrics dashboards), HCM technology strategy, and HCM application evaluation and selection. Mr. Grinter is focused on the HCM application market in the European and North American markets, but also has experience in the wider world market.

Previous experience

Previous to joining Gartner, Mr. Grinter worked with prominent HCM, building automation and physical security vendors to analyze current market conditions, forecast market growth and provide commentary on key market trends.

Professional background

IHS, Senior Market Analyst, 3 years

IMS Research, Market Analyst, 1 years

Areas of coverage
  • HR Technology Strategy, Transformation and Management

Education

M.A., Methods of Social Research, University of Kent

B.Sc., Social Science, Canterbury Christ Church University

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Top Issues That I Help Clients Address

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HCM technology market landscape - core HR/HRIS, workforce management, payroll

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Key issues in evaluating and selecting HCM technology

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Multicountry payroll strategy

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Strategy for investing in HCM technology

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Pricing review of Kronos and Ceridian contracts