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We are seeking a visionary and highly technical Director, HRIS to lead the strategic roadmap, optimization, and daily operations of our global HR technology ecosystem. Serving as the critical bridge between Human Resources and the Office of the CIO, this leader will drive the digital transformation of our HR function to deliver exceptional employee experiences and operational excellence. The ideal candidate blends strong executive presence with hands-on technical expertise, particularly within the Workday ecosystem. In this role, you will lead and mentor a dedicated team of Application Business Analysts, champion complex system implementations, and ensure our technology stack - spanning Workday, Peakon, iCIMS, and Skillsoft/Percipio - seamlessly supports our overarching business goals.
Job Responsibility:
Serve as the primary product owner and technical authority for our HR technology stack, overseeing the health, security, and optimization of Workday, Peakon, iCIMS, and Skillsoft/Percipio
Maintain hands-on involvement in Workday configuration, advanced reporting, security administration, and business process design
Lead the strategic planning of the HRIS roadmap
Manage bi-annual system updates, release management, and the continuous evaluation of new features
Establish data governance standards
Lead complex, cross-functional HR technology projects from business case development through implementation
Develop and execute comprehensive change management strategies
Manage vendor relationships, SLAs, and contract renewals
Identify process bottlenecks and leverage technology to automate workflows
Act as the primary liaison between HR and the CIO organization
Collaborate proactively with other IS/IT Managers
Represent HR tech in enterprise-wide IT governance committees
Manage, mentor, and develop a specialized team of Application Business Analysts
Demonstrate strong executive presence by regularly presenting HRIS strategies, project statuses, and data-driven insights to senior HR leadership and C-suite stakeholders
Translate complex technical concepts into clear, actionable business language
Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Information Technology, Business Administration, or a related field
16+ years of progressive experience in HRIS, HR Technology, or Enterprise Systems, with at least 3 years in a people-management or team-leadership role
5+ years of hands-on, deep technical experience configuring and optimizing Workday (HCM, Compensation, Advanced Reporting, Security, and Business Processes)
Proven track record of managing complex technology implementations, system integrations, and multi-phase projects from conception to deployment
Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
proven ability to present to and influence senior executives
Nice to have:
Master's degree or relevant advanced certifications (e.g., Workday Pro Certifications, PMP, Agile Scrum Master, Prosci Change Management)
Direct experience administering or integrating iCIMS (ATS), Peakon (Employee Voice/Engagement), and Skillsoft/Percipio (LMS)
Strong understanding of IT general controls (ITGC), GDPR/data privacy regulations, and enterprise architecture principles