Lead HR Applications

Accountabilities

• • Team leadership: Lead, coach, and develop the HR Applications team, establishing a culture of collaboration, accountability, customer service, and continuous improvement.
  • Operational leadership: Manage project intake, prioritization, resource allocation, issue resolution, and delivery of HR technology initiatives and support activities.
  • Governance and service management: Establish and maintain operational processes, governance standards, service levels, performance metrics, and accountability frameworks for HR applications.
  • HR applications administration: Oversee HRIS and related business applications, ensuring system effectiveness, data integrity, security, compliance, and reliable service delivery.
  • System enhancements: Direct the design, testing, implementation, configuration, maintenance, and upgrades of workflows, reports, interfaces, and system functionality.
  • Cross-functional partnership: Act as a key liaison between HR, Payroll, IT, vendors, and business stakeholders to resolve issues, clarify requirements, optimize systems, and deliver business outcomes.
  • Documentation and enablement: Maintain system documentation, training materials, and end-user resources while providing guidance and training when needed.
  • Reporting and analytics: Support workforce analytics, compensation processes, compliance reporting, and ad hoc business requests through effective reporting and data analysis.
  • Dashboards and metrics: Develop and maintain dashboards, KPIs, and reporting solutions that improve operational visibility and support informed decision-making.
  • Data quality and optimization: Monitor HR data quality, identify process inefficiencies, and implement opportunities for improved reporting, automation, workflows, and system performance.
  • AI and automation: Support and champion AI-enabled technologies, automation, workflow solutions, and integrations that improve HR efficiency and employee experience.
  • Technology integration: Partner with technical and business teams to optimize system integrations, data interfaces, and scalable technology solutions.
  • Security and compliance: Protect the confidentiality, integrity, and security of employee information while supporting privacy requirements, regulatory compliance, audit readiness, and appropriate access controls.

  Requirements

  • Education: Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Information Systems, Business Administration, Computer Science, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • HR technology experience: At least 4 years of experience supporting HRIS, HR technology, or related business applications, including reporting, analytics, system enhancements, and integrations.
  • Implementation experience: Demonstrated experience leading HR technology implementations, upgrades, process improvements, and cross-functional technology projects.
  • Leadership: Experience leading people or initiatives through direct or indirect supervision, mentoring, project leadership, or cross-functional team leadership.
  • Technical proficiency: Advanced knowledge of HR systems, SQL, Excel, reporting platforms, analytics, and dashboard development.
  • Automation and AI: Experience with or knowledge of AI-enabled technologies, automation tools, workflow solutions, and system integrations is preferred.
  • Analytical ability: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate business requirements into practical, scalable technology and process solutions.
  • Project management: Strong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and drive initiatives through completion.
  • Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts and influence stakeholders across different functions.
  • Collaboration: Demonstrated ability to build effective partnerships with HR, Payroll, IT, vendors, and business leaders while establishing clear ownership and accountability.
  • Data mindset: Strong understanding of data integrity, reporting accuracy, system controls, privacy, security, and compliance requirements.
  • Remote work: Ability to work effectively in a fully remote environment and remain available five days per week during designated working hours.
  • Physical requirements: Ability to work at a desk or workstation for extended periods, typically 7–8 hours per day, and regularly operate computers, phones, and multiple software applications.

  Benefits

  • Salary: Base pay range of $81,500–$100,000 per year, depending on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and market location.
  • Annual bonus: Eligibility for an annual performance-based bonus.
  • Equity: Eligibility for a restricted stock unit grant based on individual performance.
  • Healthcare: Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
  • Insurance: Life and disability insurance benefits.
  • Retirement: 401(k) plan with company matching.
  • Remote flexibility: Fully remote position for candidates located in the United States, with no regular in-office requirement.
  • Career development: Opportunities for professional growth, learning, and advancement.
  • Inclusive workplace: Commitment to an inclusive environment that values diverse backgrounds, perspectives, experiences, and approaches.
  • Employee support: Resources and programs designed to support employees, their families, and financial well-being.