Director, HR Technology

Wabtec•Pittsburgh, PA

3d•$120,600 - $171,800•Hybrid

About The Position

The Director, HR Technology will serve as a strategic IT partner to HRIS and HR Operations, enabling scalable, reliable, and forward‑looking HR technology capabilities across the enterprise. This role is accountable for people leadership of the HRIT team, strong functional stakeholder partnership, and ownership of the HR Technology product strategy and roadmap. Operating within the IT organization, the Director will balance operational excellence with long‑term product vision, ensuring HR technology investments align with business priorities, employee experience goals, and enterprise architecture standards.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Human Resources, or equivalent experience
Minimum 8 years of progressive IT experience, with direct responsibility for HR technology platforms and solutions
Minimum 4 years of people leadership experience managing technical and/or functional teams
Demonstrated experience partnering with HR organizations, including HRIS and HR Operations
Experience with Workday, Time & Attendance, and HR‑related platforms, either through implementation, optimization, or product ownership roles
Proven people manager with the ability to lead, develop, and inspire diverse technical teams
Strong stakeholder management skills, with demonstrated success partnering with senior HR leaders
Product‑oriented mindset with experience owning strategy, roadmaps, and prioritization decisions
Ability to balance operational stability with innovation and long‑term transformation
Strong communication and influencing skills across technical and non‑technical audiences
Demonstrated ability to navigate ambiguity, manage competing priorities, and drive alignment
Analytical and problem‑solving skills with the ability to decompose complex challenges into actionable solutions
Servant leadership approach that emphasizes trust, accountability, and continuous improvement

Responsibilities

Lead, develop, and retain a high‑performing HR Technology team, including HRIT analysts, architects, and project/program managers
Provide direct people leadership, including coaching, performance management, career development, and workforce planning
Foster a servant‑leadership mindset that empowers teams, encourages accountability, and promotes continuous improvement
Establish clear roles, operating rhythms, and performance expectations aligned to IT and HR outcomes
Act as the primary IT partner to HRIS and HR Operations leaders, building trusted relationships grounded in transparency and shared accountability
Lead demand intake, prioritization management, and capacity planning across HR Technology initiatives in partnership with HR stakeholders
Translate HR functional needs into clear, actionable technology requirements while balancing enterprise standards, technical debt, and delivery capacity
Proactively surface risks, dependencies, and trade‑offs, enabling informed decision‑making across HR and IT leadership
Own the HR Technology product strategy and multi‑year roadmap, aligned to HR strategy, employee experience objectives, and IT architecture principles
Drive prioritization of enhancements, integrations, and modernization efforts across Workday, Time & Attendance, and related HR platforms
Oversee execution of HR Technology programs and initiatives, ensuring delivery against agreed outcomes, timelines, and value realization
Establish and monitor performance metrics to assess product health, adoption, ROI, and business impact
Ensure stable, secure, and compliant operation of HR technology platforms and integrations across the enterprise
Define and monitor service levels, KPIs, and operational performance standards for HR Technology
Lead vendor management activities, including selection, contract oversight, performance evaluation, and optimization of vendor deliverables
Stay current on industry trends and emerging technologies to continuously evaluate opportunities for process and system improvement