HRIT Application Director (Hartford)

Director, HRIT / HCM / HRIS Applications
Are you a proven HR Technology leader ready to spearhead one of the most impactful digital transformations in healthcare? We are seeking an accomplished HRIT/HCM Applications Director to take ownership of our HR technology ecosystem and lead the migration of our enterprise HR systems to the cloud.Employee Testimonials:
They Treat their employees well and with respect.
Excellent Benefits, technology, pay, culture, reputation!
Friendly staff and working to solve real problems and help people.
Many resources and opportunities for development and lots of room for growth!Title: Director, HRIT / HCM / HRIS Applications
Location: Hartford, CT (hybrid) – Relocation Assistance Available
Salary: $175,000 – 200,000 +BonusThis is a rare opportunity to define the future of HR technology at a leading healthcare organization. This Director will play a pivotal role in moving our HRIS environment from legacy on-premise systems to a modern, cloud-based HCM platform—most likely Workday. Your vision and leadership will shape how we deliver HR services, data, and insights across the enterprise.
In this role, you will provide strategic leadership for all HR technology platforms and services while overseeing the migration from on-premise HR systems such as PeopleSoft to SaaS HCM platforms such as Workday or Oracle Cloud HCM. You will manage and grow a unified HRIT team including analysts, developers, and system administrators, ensuring ongoing system support, upgrades, and optimizations during and after the transition. You will also partner closely with HR, IT, and business leaders to ensure seamless alignment of technology with organizational needs, while safeguarding compliance, security, and data integrity in accordance with healthcare and HR regulations. Building strong relationships with vendors and implementation partners will be essential to ensuring accountability and success throughout this transformation.
We are looking for a senior leader with at least ten years of progressive experience in HR technology leadership. The ideal candidate will bring hands-on expertise with enterprise HRIS/HCM platforms, including Workday, Oracle Cloud, or PeopleSoft, and a proven track record of leading large-scale migrations from on-premise environments to SaaS or cloud platforms. Experience in healthcare or other highly regulated industries is strongly preferred, as is a strong background in team leadership, vendor management, and change management. A bachelor’s degree is required, and certifications such as Workday or Oracle Cloud credentials, PMP, or ITIL are a plus.
This is more than a systems leadership role—it’s an opportunity to lead a transformation that redefines how HR and technology power a healthcare workforce. The organization is prepared to offer relocation assistance for the right candidate, ensuring we can secure the best possible leader for this critical initiative. If you are a forward-thinking technology leader ready to make a lasting impact, we would love to connect with you.What We’re Looking For:
10+ years of progressive HR technology leadership experience.
Hands-on expertise with enterprise HRIS/HCM platforms, including Workday, Oracle Cloud, or PeopleSoft.
Proven success leading large-scale migrations from on-prem to SaaS/cloud.
Background in healthcare or highly regulated industries strongly preferred.
Strong track record of team leadership, vendor management, and change management.
Bachelor’s degree required; advanced certifications (Workday, Oracle Cloud, PMP, ITIL) are a plus.
This is more than a systems role—it’s a chance to lead a transformation that redefines how HR and technology power a healthcare workforce. If you’re a forward-thinking leader ready to make a lasting impact, we want to connect with