Director, HR Information Technology
About The Position
As the Director, HR Information Technology (HRIT), you will be responsible for leading the direction, delivery, and support of technology solutions that enable our HR, Payroll, and Talent and Operations functions. You will oversee the enterprise HR systems landscape - including Workday, UKG, and Paradox platforms - ensuring scalability, data integrity, security, and continuous improvement in support of Chipotle's growing global workforce. This role partners closely with senior leaders across HR, Finance, Operations and Technology to deliver a seamless and high-performing digital employee experience, supporting over 100,000 employees worldwide. You will build and guide high-performing teams focused on HR technology operations, integrations, data management, vendor partnerships, and technology-driven business process optimization.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Human Resources, or related field; Master's degree preferred.
- 10+ years of IT or HR technology leadership experience, including 5+ years managing enterprise HR systems teams.
- Deep expertise in Workday HCM and UKG Payroll administration, configuration, and integrations.
- Experience implementing or managing Paradox or similar conversational recruiting platforms.
- Strong understanding of HR, payroll, benefits, and talent management business processes.
- Proven experience leading complex, cross-functional technology projects.
- Excellent communication and influencing skills, with the ability to translate technical information into business context.
- Vendor management, budgeting, and program governance experience required.
Responsibilities
- Strategic Technology Leadership:
- Work with Stakeholders to define and execute the HR technology roadmap aligned with business strategy and workforce priorities.
- Drive governance and lifecycle management of HR systems, including Workday, UKG, and Paradox.
- Evaluate emerging HR technologies to support scalability, automation, and employee experience.
- Platform Ownership:
- Serve as the business technology owner for Workday (Core HR, Benefits, Compensation, Talent, and Absence), UKG Payroll, and Paradox, ensuring operational stability and data accuracy.
- Lead system enhancements, upgrades, and integration strategies across HR, Finance, and IT systems.
- Oversee system access controls, configuration governance, and compliance with privacy and security standards (SOX, GDPR, CCPA).
- People & Process Leadership:
- Build and mentor an HRIT team of system analysts and integration engineers.
- Foster a culture of collaboration, service excellence, and data-driven decision-making.
- Partner with HR, Talent, Workforce Management, Compliance and Payroll leaders to continuously optimize HR business processes through technology.
- Program & Vendor Management:
- Lead vendor relationships with Workday, UKG, and Paradox; manage service-level agreements and performance metrics.
- Oversee system implementation partners and consultants to ensure successful delivery of enhancements and integrations.
- Manage the HRIT budget, including forecasting, resource planning, and cost optimization.
- Compliance, Security & Data Integrity:
- Partner with Cybersecurity, Internal Audit, and Legal to ensure HR system compliance and risk mitigation.
- Drive consistent data governance practices across HR systems and reporting tools.
- Ensure adherence to PCI and payroll compliance requirements and HR data privacy regulations.
Benefits
- Chipotle offers a competitive total rewards package, which includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401k, sick leave, vacation time, and much more.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
Industry
Food Services and Drinking Places
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
