Director of HR Technology
On-siteHouston, Texas, United States
Job Summary
Define enterprise HR technology strategy, roadmap, and governance framework to align with business and HR priorities. Lead Workday platform capabilities and long-term value by recommending enhancements that improve process efficiency, automation, and user experience. Establish and oversee governance processes including prioritization, configuration standards, releases, security, data integrity, and vendor accountability. Manage relationships with Workday and other HR technology vendors, overseeing selection, contract negotiations, implementation, and performance against service level agreements. Lead and develop a high-performing HRIS organization through coaching, mentoring, and succession planning while allocating resources across HR, Payroll, IT, and business leaders. Drive the HR AI strategy by identifying, evaluating, and implementing responsible AI and intelligent automation solutions to improve operations and service delivery.
Required Qualifications
- 10+ years of progressive experience in HR Technology, HR Operations, Payroll, HRIS, or related functions
- Experience partnering across multiple HR Centers of Excellence and Payroll to design, implement, and improve HR systems and business processes
- Demonstrated success leading enterprise HR technology strategy, multi-year roadmaps, Workday implementations, and complex cross-functional technology initiatives
- Experience with Workday or comparable enterprise HR systems, including system configuration, release management, security, reporting, data integrity, and process controls
- Demonstrated experience influencing senior leaders and facilitating difficult prioritization decisions across competing business needs
- Experience developing or implementing AI, automation, or digital-service-delivery strategies within HR or another enterprise function
- Comprehensive knowledge of Human Resources and Payroll business processes, including Talent Acquisition, Core HR, Compensation, Benefits, Payroll, Time & Attendance, Talent Management, Learning, Performance, Absence, and Compliance
- Advanced knowledge of Workday capabilities, configuration, security, business process design, reporting, and integrations
- Strong understanding of HR technology governance, enterprise integrations, data management, reporting, security, privacy, and regulatory compliance
- Knowledge of AI technologies, governance frameworks, and responsible AI practices as applied to Human Resources
- Ability to translate business requirements into scalable technology solutions while partnering effectively across HR, Payroll, IT, vendors, and executive leadership
- Highly developed people leadership skills, including coaching, prioritization, accountability, performance management, and team development
- Strong project management, stakeholder management, and change management skills
- Strong analytical, conceptual, and problem-solving skills
- Strong communication skills, including the ability to influence senior leaders, facilitate cross-functional decisions, and explain technical concepts to non-technical audiences
Desired Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, Information Systems, or a related discipline preferred
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