Manager, HR Systems & Analytics

a6473ed1-cdd4-45f8-bc74-747398481523•Commerce, CA

5d•$110,000 - $150,000

About The Position

FDH Aero is seeking a hands-on Manager, HR Systems & Analytics to lead HR technology, people analytics, and process improvement. The role combines technical expertise and strategic planning with team leadership, ensuring HR systems are accurate, compliant, integrated, and effective throughout the employee lifecycle. The manager will develop workforce insights for business decisions and support organizational growth, including mergers and acquisitions. The position oversees a team and the administration, governance, integrations, vendors, and roadmap for HR systems such as ADP Workforce Now, Cornerstone OnDemand, Quantum Workplace, and Assembly. It also leads people analytics, data quality and audit practices, system projects, and documentation, partnering with HR, IT, Payroll, Finance, and senior leaders. The role requires U.S. person status as defined by ITAR/EAR. Applicants will be asked to provide documentation verifying this status. Some positions may require current U.S. citizenship due to contract requirements.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Information Systems, Data Analytics, or a related field.
At least 8 years of HRIS and/or people analytics experience, including hands-on administration of ADP Workforce Now or a comparable enterprise HCM platform.
At least 2 years of experience leading people, teams, or cross-functional HR technology projects.
Expert knowledge of HRIS and talent management platforms, including configuration, security, workflows, and integrations.
Proven ability to lead, develop, and hold team members accountable while remaining hands-on.
Ability to build a technology roadmap and translate it into actionable, prioritized plans.
Advanced analytical skills, including Excel and reporting/BI tools, and ability to manage and interpret large datasets.
Ability to communicate data insights clearly and present them to senior leaders in a concise, executive-ready format.
Strong project management, change management, and process improvement skills.
Vendor management skills, including negotiation and accountability for service levels.
Ability to anticipate problems and exercise sound judgment in recommending and implementing resolutions.
Flexibility to respond to shifting demands and manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines.
Ability to work effectively in a diverse, global, and multicultural environment.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including active listening and attention to detail.
Ethical and responsible approach, with a strong commitment to compliance, data privacy, and confidentiality.
U.S. citizen, U.S. permanent resident, or qualifying asylee/refugee status is required to meet applicable U.S. person requirements. Applicants must provide documentation verifying U.S. person status under ITAR/EAR; some positions may require current U.S. citizenship.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree.
Experience supporting HR systems integration for mergers and acquisitions.
Experience in a multi-entity, multi-state, or global organization.
Relevant certifications such as HRIP, ADP or Cornerstone administrator certification, SHRM-SCP/SPHR, or PMP.
Experience with ADP WFN and CSOD.
Experience with ADP DataCloud, Power BI, or similar reporting/BI tools.

Responsibilities

Lead, coach, and develop the Senior HR Systems team; set priorities, review work quality, and build team capability.
Establish and maintain HR systems governance, including change control, configuration standards, release management, and security role design.
Develop and deliver executive-ready dashboards, reports, and insights for HR leadership, the executive team, and the Board.
Serve as the senior escalation point for complex HR system issues, working with IT, Payroll, and vendors to resolve them.
Oversee administration and optimization of ADP WFN, CSOD, Quantum Workplace, Assembly, and other HR systems.
Manage HR technology vendor relationships, contracts, service levels, escalations, and evaluations of tools or modules.
Lead HR systems workstreams for mergers and acquisitions, including due diligence, data conversion, onboarding acquired employees, and decommissioning legacy platforms.
Lead the design, testing, and deployment of system functionality, integrations, and upgrades, including planning, stakeholder communications, and adoption measurement.
Own HR data architecture and integrations between HR platforms and enterprise systems, ensuring data flows are reliable, secure, and documented.
Build and lead the people analytics function, define workforce metrics, and establish a single source of truth for HR data.
Own the multi-year HR technology roadmap and align investments and enhancements with HR strategy, business priorities, and budget.
Partner with Total Rewards, Talent, and HR Operations to support analytics and systems for annual cycles such as performance reviews, merit, bonus, and open enrollment.
Establish data quality standards and an audit program across HR systems; identify causes of discrepancies and drive corrective action.
Ensure HR systems and reporting comply with employment regulations, data privacy requirements, export control considerations, and internal policies; support audits.
Identify and lead opportunities to automate manual HR processes and improve employee and manager experience through system functionality.
Oversee the SOP, job aid, and training library and HR SharePoint environment, keeping documentation current and accessible.
Perform other duties as assigned.