Director, HR Technology & Automation
About The Position
Flex is seeking a strategic and forward thinking Director, HR Technology & Automation to own and accelerate our HR technology ecosystem, drive automation across HR processes, and build out our AI-driven HR strategy. This leader will shape the future of HR operations by partnering with People Operations, IT, and business stakeholders to optimize systems, enhance data and reporting capabilities, and embed intelligent automation and AI tools that improve employee experience and organizational efficiency. This is a hybrid position with on-site expectations of 3 days per week in our New York Headquarters (a few blocks from Union Square) or 2 days per week in our SF Hub. For candidates outside of the NY/NJ or SF area, you may be eligible for our relocation assistance program.
Requirements
- 8+ years of experience in HR systems, HR technology, HRIS management, or related functions
- Strong technical understanding of HRIS platforms and integrations
- Demonstrated experience leading cross functional technology initiatives
- Familiarity with AI tools, automation platforms, and their application in HR processes
- Excellent analytical and data visualization skills
- Experience scaling HR systems in a hyper growth company
Responsibilities
- HR Systems Leadership & Strategy Lead the overall strategy, governance, roadmap, and operations for HR systems (HRIS, ATS, LMS, performance, workforce planning, and related platforms)
- Serve as the subject matter expert and key liaison between HR, IT, vendor partners, and business stakeholders
- Ensure HR systems are scalable, secure, compliant, and aligned with business priorities
- Automation & AI Strategy Define and lead Flex’s HR automation and AI strategy, identifying opportunities to streamline workflows, improve data quality, and enhance employee and manager experiences
- Evaluate, pilot, and scale AI-enabled tools across HR processes
- Partner closely with IT and external vendors to integrate automation and AI capabilities into the broader technology ecosystem
- Data & Reporting Evolve HR metrics, dashboards, and analytics to drive decision making for the People team and leadership
- Ensure high data integrity, documentation, and governance across HR platforms
- Change Management & Adoption Drive change management, training, and enablement to ensure strong adoption and effective use of HR systems and tools
- Translate business and People needs into clear system requirements and scalable solutions
Benefits
- Competitive medical, dental, and vision
- Company equity
- 401(k) plan with company match
- Unlimited paid time off + 13 company paid holidays
- Parental leave
- Flex Cares Program: non-profit company match and pet adoption coverage
- Free Flex subscription
- Competitive compensation + company equity
- Unlimited PTO
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
1-10 employees
