Hi there!

For more than two decades, I have built deep expertise delivering full-cycle HR and technology implementations for organizations such as UKG, HRchitect, RSM, and the Straz Center for the Performing Arts. I brought more than a decade of industry experience to every engagement and generated over $4.3 million in revenue.

Along the way, I earned dual master’s degrees, multiple UKG certifications, and volunteered with groups such as HR Tampa, IHRIM, and SHRM. On paper, life was good — everything looked aligned.

I'm Susan

My Story

As I worked with more clients, I kept seeing the same problem after their UKG Pro go-live. Teams didn’t trust their data, reports took too long to produce, and HR and IT spent too much time fixing issues instead of helping the business move forward. Leaders couldn’t get the insights they needed, and the system often made work harder instead of easier. That disconnect showed me something important was missing.

My drive for greater impact sparked a reimagined path—stable, aligned, and sustainable. At the same time, I realized clients didn’t just need a consultant — they needed a partner who could guide them through optimizing UKG Pro after poor implementations.

Rooted in Purpose. Powered by Passion.

That’s why I launched Bernstein Consulting Partners and created the Elevate Optimization Framework. This focused process helps HR Leaders get more value from UKG Pro HCM without risking their data, often saving 30% in time and cost. Instead of patching issues, we take a strategic view of the entire ecosystem and build a clear plan for what’s working, what’s breaking, and what needs to change.

Today, my clients are streamlining processes, uncovering features they didn’t know they had, and finally using UKG Pro the way it was meant to be used. With stronger automation and cleaner data, many save 30% in both time and dollars while reducing frustration across their teams. Leaders can trust their insights and make decisions with confidence. And with stronger systems in place, they’re ready for what comes next.

What Our Clients Say

Bernstein Consulting Partners transformed our UKG Pro setup, making processes smoother and more intuitive. Their expertise truly elevates the human side of HCM.

Janet Schmirkin
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Portrait of a smiling professional woman in a modern office setting.

CHRO

Thanks to Bernstein Consulting Partners, our team now navigates UKG Pro with confidence and ease. Their approach is both innovative and deeply human.

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Photo of a confident man in business casual attire standing in front of a city skyline.
Mark Lee

VP of HR Technology

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