HR Technology Director

nVent • Saint Louis Park, MN

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

We’re looking for people who put their innovation to work to advance our success – and their own. Join an organization that ensures a more secure world through connecting and protecting our customers with inventive electrical solutions. Steering Human Resources into the Digital Future The HR Technology Director is a strategic and operational expert responsible for optimizing and innovating the digital infrastructure supporting Human Resources across the Enterprise in a growing organization. This role bridges the gap between HR strategy and technological execution, ensuring that HR processes are scalable, efficient, data-driven, and equipped to deliver an exceptional employee experience. The HR Technology Director partners on the selection, implementation, integration, and ongoing improvement of HR systems, such as Human Resource Information Systems (Workday), talent management, engagement platforms, and analytics tools. As technology continues to transform the workplace, the HR Technology Director plays a pivotal role in shaping the organization’s digital HR roadmap, championing automation and AI, data integrity, and user adoption. This leader works closely with the HR Leadership Team, Digital, Finance, and broader HR, translating organizational needs into scalable solutions. The position demands a strong people leader with a transformative outlook, a continuous improvement approach, solid project management skills, and a deep understanding of both HR practices and technology trends.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Information Technology, Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field (Master’s degree preferred).
• 10+ years of progressive experience in HR technology or digital transformation roles, with at least 3-5 years in a leadership capacity with Workday as the HRIS system.
• Demonstrated track record of successfully leading a variety of M&A activities, HR system implementations, upgrades, and integrations.
• Experience leading HR Technology in a dynamic and complex (global, matrix, manufacturing) organization.
• Business Acumen: Strong understanding of HR processes, policies, and compliance requirements. Ability to align technology solutions with strategic business objectives.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership: Develop and implement a comprehensive HR technology strategy aligned with organizational objectives. Collaborate with senior leadership in HR, Digital and other stakeholders to define technology roadmaps and prioritize system enhancements.
• Innovation and Trends: Stay abreast of emerging HRIS technologies, trends, and best practices. Evaluate opportunities to enhance HR service delivery through artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning, analytics, self-service portals and mobile platforms.
• Oversee the Lifecycle of HR Systems: This will include requirements gathering, vendor evaluation, system selection, implementation, integration, and optimization. Ensure systems support the full spectrum of HR functions and processes: talent acquisition, onboarding, core HR, payroll configurations, compensation and benefits, performance and talent management, learning, data and analytics.
• Process Optimization: Analyze, design, and continuously improve HR processes leveraging technology. Identify opportunities to automate workflows, streamline processes, and improve data accuracy and accessibility. Support HR process reengineering initiatives employing technology.
• Vendor Management: Manage relationships with external HR technology vendors and consultants, negotiating contracts, service level agreements, and ensuring the delivery of quality solutions and support.
• Change Management: Champion change initiatives related to HR technology, communicating benefits, managing stakeholder expectations, and ensuring smooth transitions during upgrades or new system rollouts.
• User Training and Support: Design and deliver user training programs and documentation for HR staff and employees. Provide ongoing support and troubleshooting, fostering system adoption and achieving high user satisfaction.
• Project Management: Oversee multiple concurrent HR technology projects, setting timelines, budgets, and resource plans. Ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and to partner satisfaction.
• Security and Risk Management: Ensure HR technology solutions follow relevant data privacy, security, SOX compliance, and employment regulations (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA). Safeguard HR data through robust security measures and user access controls. Proactively mitigate risks associated with HR data and system usage.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision plans along with flexible spending accounts, short-term and long-term disability benefits, critical illness, accident insurance and life insurance.
• A 401(k) retirement plan and an employee stock purchase plan — both include a company match.
• Other supplemental benefits such as tuition reimbursement, caregiver, personal and parental leave, back-up care services, paid time off including volunteer time, a well-being program, and legal & identity theft protection.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees