Director, HRIS

BMC Software

5d•$122,000 - $177,000

About The Position

Boston Medical Center is seeking a strategic, systems-oriented Director, HRIS to lead the vision, optimization, and operational excellence of its HR technology ecosystem. The role oversees a team of eleven professionals responsible for HRIS platforms, including Workday and the UKG time and attendance system. The Director advances BMC’s HR technology strategy by optimizing Workday, establishing standardized and scalable HRIS processes, and ensuring seamless integration across systems. The role leads team effectiveness and transformation efforts and partners with HR, Finance, and Operations to deliver user-centered solutions. Responsibilities span HRIS strategy and systems leadership; Workday optimization and governance; operational process standardization; team leadership and organizational design; change leadership; partnership with Human Resources; and project and portfolio management. The Director leads a portfolio of HRIS projects, balancing strategic initiatives with operational demands.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in information systems, Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
10+ years of progressive HRIS or HR technology experience, including leadership of teams and complex systems.
Deep expertise in Workday optimization and governance.
Experience with UKG or similar workforce management systems.
Demonstrated success leading large-scale system optimization and transformation initiatives.
Strong project management and process design experience.
Proven ability to lead through change in complex, matrixed environments.
Systems thinking and enterprise mindset.
Strategic planning and execution skills.
Change leadership and influence.
Strong collaboration and stakeholder engagement.
Analytical and data-driven decision-making skills.
Operational excellence and process optimization.

Nice To Haves

Experience in healthcare or academic medical center environments.
Familiarity with HR analytics tools and data visualization platforms.
Relevant certifications, such as Workday certifications, PMP, or Agile.

Responsibilities

Define and execute a comprehensive HRIS strategy aligned with organizational and HR priorities.
Lead ongoing optimization and enhancement of Workday, ensuring full utilization of system capabilities.
Oversee UKG workforce management systems to ensure alignment with operational needs and compliance requirements.
Ensure seamless integration and data flow across HR systems and enterprise platforms.
Establish governance models, standards, and best practices for Workday configuration, security, and releases.
Lead prioritization and execution of system enhancements, upgrades, and new module implementations.
Partner with functional HR leaders to improve user experience and system adoption.
Ensure data integrity, security, and compliance across HRIS platforms.
Design and implement standardized HRIS workflows, processes, and service delivery models across the enterprise.
Partner with HR Centers of Expertise and business leaders to define consistent technology-supported processes.
Drive continuous improvement to enhance efficiency, reduce manual work, and improve data quality.
Lead, develop, and structure a high-performing team of eleven HRIS professionals.
Align team roles, responsibilities, and capabilities for optimal capacity and scalability; foster accountability, innovation, and collaboration; and build capabilities in configuration, reporting, analytics, and project delivery.
Lead HRIS transformation initiatives, including system enhancements, process redesign, and adoption efforts.
Develop and execute change management strategies to support successful implementation and sustained adoption.
Advise HR and business leaders during periods of change to ensure alignment and clarity.
Collaborate to align HR technology with enterprise architecture, security, and infrastructure standards.
Ensure effective governance, prioritization, and delivery of HRIS projects and integrations; partner on system performance, upgrades, and issue resolution.
Lead a portfolio of HRIS projects with disciplined project management, prioritization, and execution.
Establish roadmaps, timelines, and success metrics for HR technology initiatives, balancing strategic initiatives with operational demands.