HR Technology Manager

Role Description

The HR Technology Manager is a strategic leader responsible for the vision, delivery, and optimization of our global Human Capital Management (HCM) ecosystem. This role serves as the primary IT Business Relationship Manager (BRM) for the HR organization, acting as the bridge between HR leaders and technical execution.

• Lead a high-performing team of Business Analysts and Developers to manage our HCM (Workday) roadmap, ensure data integrity, and drive digital transformation.
• Evaluate future-state architecture, including potential system migrations to support our growing global workforce.
• Plan and direct the establishment and ongoing administration of Human Resources Information Systems to support short- and long-range Human Resources goals and ecosystem roadmaps.
• Oversee the specification, development, and implementation of new or redesigned systems, reports, and policies and procedures for internal use.
• Establish and monitor KPIs for system performance, ticket resolution, and project delivery.
• Manage relationships with software and hardware vendors and ensure the development of proper training and documentation for system use and maintenance.
• Manage the HR technology budget, vendor relationships, and contract renewals.
• Conduct periodic market analysis and feasibility studies to determine if current platforms (Workday) meet future business needs, leading migration efforts to alternative HCM systems if required.
• Drive the selection, implementation, and integration of "edge" technologies like the latest AI solutions into the core HCM.
• Serve as the primary point of contact and strategic partner for HR leadership (Recruiting, Rewards, Payroll, People Analytics, and more).
• Directly manage a team of Business Analysts and Developers, fostering a culture of agile delivery, continuous learning, and technical excellence.
• Ensure the highest standards of data privacy (GDPR, CCPA) and security across all HR platforms.
• Partner with Internal Audit and Security teams to maintain robust SOX controls and system permissions.
• Standardize global reporting and analytics, providing HR leaders with actionable workforce insights.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in HR Technology, with at least 3 years in a leadership/people management role.
• Expert-level knowledge of Workday (HCM, Recruit, Payroll, Benefits, Talent, and Security) or comparable Tier-1 HCM systems.
• Proven track record of leading large-scale system implementations or HCM-to-HCM migrations.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, HR, or a related field.
• Strong experience in Agile/Scrum environments and ITIL frameworks.

Requirements

• Ability to influence C-suite stakeholders and challenge the status quo to improve process efficiency.
• Familiarity with HR system integrations (API, EIB, Studio) and middleware platforms.
• Exceptional communication skills with the ability to lead organizations through significant technology shifts.
• Workday Pro, PMP, or BRM Professional (BRMP) certifications are a major plus.

Benefits

• Incentive Bonus Plans
• Medical, Dental, Vision benefits
• 401K with Company Match
• 10 Paid Holidays
• Generous Paid Time Off Packages
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Paid Parental & Family Leave
• and more!