Senior Manager - HR Technology

Applied Materials • Austin, TX

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About The Position

Lead the continual design and implementation of a scalable, global HR technology ecosystem that supports operational excellence and employee experience Provide strategic input into the HR technology roadmap in partnership with the Employee Experience leads and other stakeholders Build, lead and inspire a team of a high-performing team of HRIS analysts and HR technology professionals Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration and continuous improvement. Drive the enhancement of HR processes to support scalability, automation, and continuous improvement across the function Apply emerging technologies, including AI tools, to improve technical process execution and service delivery Demonstrate deep technical expertise in Workday; experiencing leading Workday implementations or transformations is highly desirable Experience with platforms such as ServiceNow, Eightfold, and other HR technologies is a strong plus. Collaborate with HR Centers of Excellence, HR Business Partners, and IT, to understand business needs and translate them into technology solutions Incorporate stakeholder requirements into the HR technology strategy and execution plans. Manage the intake, prioritization and delivery of HR technology and continuous improvement (CIP) projects. Oversee the execution of HR technical initiatives in close partnership with IT and cross-functional teams. The ideal candidate will have the following: A very mature individual with the right balance of confidence and humility. Process oriented while also strongly developing and relying on interpersonal relationships across the company Ability to connect equally well upwards, downwards and sideways in the organization Self-motivated and driven towards excellence A high level of EQ to be able to manage across a large team with significant diversity Ability to distinguish between and prioritizing urgent and important issues Situational awareness and complex decision-making ability appropriate for the situation

Requirements

• Minimum of 6-8+ years of progressive experience in HR Technology, with a strong track record in a leadership capacity
• Deep understanding of global HR systems, processes, and data governance
• Ability to think strategically and contribute to the development of global programs, frameworks, and process improvements
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to derive insights and make data-driven recommendations
• Proven experience managing end-to-end HR technology projects, including requirements gathering, design validation, user acceptance testing (UAT) and deployment
• Partner effectively with Date & Analytics team to uphold data integrity, security, and compliance across HR platforms
• Recognized as a subject matter expert (SME) in HR technology, with the ability to collaborate across departments and solve complex business challenges
• Demonstrated ability to lead, mentor, and develop a team of HR technology professionals in a dynamic environment
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels
• A hands-on leader with a strong desire to understand the details while maintaining a strategic perspective and driving innovation
• A very mature individual with the right balance of confidence and humility
• Process oriented while also strongly developing and relying on interpersonal relationships across the company
• Ability to connect equally well upwards, downwards and sideways in the organization
• Self-motivated and driven towards excellence
• A high level of EQ to be able to manage across a large team with significant diversity
• Ability to distinguish between and prioritizing urgent and important issues
• Situational awareness and complex decision-making ability appropriate for the situation

Nice To Haves

• Demonstrate deep technical expertise in Workday; experiencing leading Workday implementations or transformations is highly desirable
• Experience with platforms such as ServiceNow, Eightfold, and other HR technologies is a strong plus

Responsibilities

• Lead the continual design and implementation of a scalable, global HR technology ecosystem that supports operational excellence and employee experience
• Provide strategic input into the HR technology roadmap in partnership with the Employee Experience leads and other stakeholders
• Build, lead and inspire a team of a high-performing team of HRIS analysts and HR technology professionals
• Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration and continuous improvement
• Drive the enhancement of HR processes to support scalability, automation, and continuous improvement across the function
• Apply emerging technologies, including AI tools, to improve technical process execution and service delivery
• Collaborate with HR Centers of Excellence, HR Business Partners, and IT, to understand business needs and translate them into technology solutions
• Incorporate stakeholder requirements into the HR technology strategy and execution plans
• Manage the intake, prioritization and delivery of HR technology and continuous improvement (CIP) projects
• Oversee the execution of HR technical initiatives in close partnership with IT and cross-functional teams

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees