Director, HR Technology (remote)
About The Position
The Director, HR Technology will lead the integration of Axcelis and Veeco onto a single Workday platform following their pending merger. The platform will serve as the system of record for approximately 3,000 employees across North America, Europe, and Asia, in manufacturing and corporate environments. The role will work with HR, business leaders, and other stakeholders to support organizational integration, workforce planning, and a consistent employee experience worldwide. This newly created role will set the vision, governance, and operating model for Workday and establish a scalable HR technology foundation for the combined company. The Director will lead an existing HRIS team of three and report to the Vice President of HR Operations following the merger, with visibility to senior leadership.
Requirements
- 10 or more years of experience in human resources information systems or HR technology.
- 5 or more years of hands-on Workday experience, including implementation or large-scale optimization.
- Experience leading enterprise system initiatives across multiple entities, regions, or business units.
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience.
- Expertise in Workday modules, including Core HCM, recruiting, compensation, time tracking, benefits, and performance.
- Experience supporting global workforces in manufacturing environments, including time tracking, shift structures, and compliance across North America, Europe, and Asia.
- Experience leading HR system integration during mergers, acquisitions, or large organizational transformations.
- Ability to design data structures and reporting frameworks that provide actionable insights for executive decision-making.
- Skill in translating complex system capabilities into practical recommendations for senior leaders across HR, IT, payroll, and finance.
- Experience establishing governance models that ensure data integrity, scalability, and long-term system performance.
- Ability to build and scale HR technology teams and define structured, effective operating models.
Responsibilities
- Lead the integration of Axcelis and Veeco into a single Workday environment, aligning structures, data, and processes across approximately 3,000 employees in North America, Europe, and Asia.
- Set and deliver a multi-year Workday roadmap that establishes a scalable system of record and enables consistent operations across manufacturing and corporate populations.
- Build governance, data standards, and release management practices to ensure accuracy, compliance, and audit readiness across a global, multi-entity organization.
- Deliver workforce analytics and reporting to help executives make informed decisions about talent, capacity, and organizational performance.
- Translate business needs across HR, IT, payroll, and finance into scalable Workday solutions for human capital management, recruiting, compensation, and time tracking.
- Build and lead the HRIS function, develop the existing team of three, and define the structure needed to support long-term enterprise growth.
- Manage external partners to deliver integration milestones and ongoing system enhancements aligned with business priorities.
Benefits
- Eligibility for the Axcelis Team Incentive bonus plan.
- Comprehensive benefits package for regular employees working 20 or more hours a week.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
