Senior Manager of HR Systems & Services

PF Holdings•WP, TX

About The Position

Responsible for the strategic oversight and operational execution of HR technology, payroll, HR integration, and special projects. This position ensures payroll and HRIS are aligned with business goals and deliver efficient, compliant, and scalable solutions, driving continuous improvement, innovation, and excellence in service delivery. The role leads the HR Support Services function, including HRIS, Payroll, HR Integration, and HR project delivery. It develops strategic roadmaps for HR systems and service delivery, collaborates with senior leadership to assess capabilities and future needs, and provides strategic direction for Dayforce and other HR systems. The position oversees system enhancements, upgrades, data integrity, user support, and vendor management, and ensures compliance with internal controls and regulatory requirements. The position oversees accurate and timely multi-state payroll processing and compliance with federal, state, and local tax laws, garnishments, and internal policies. It partners with Finance on payroll audits, reporting, and accounting, and drives process improvement and automation. The role also leads HR integration for mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures, including planning for systems, payroll transitions, employee data migration, and compliance, in collaboration with legal, finance, and operational leaders. It manages and develops high-performing HRIS and Payroll teams and performs other duties as required. The position requires a minimum of 40 hours per week, with frequent extended hours and availability around the clock across seven-day weeks when workload requires; time off is scheduled based on current workload. Minimal travel is required. The role involves computer and phone communication, working with personnel and vendors, seeing a computer screen, and safely climbing up, down, and over equipment using good judgment and required safety equipment. The job description may change with the employer’s needs and is not an exhaustive list of responsibilities or an employment agreement. Reasonable accommodation will be considered for essential functions in accordance with the ADA.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
At least 3 years of Dayforce experience, including Dayforce Payroll.
At least 5 years of experience and knowledge in the HRIS field.
Demonstrated experience leading HRIS and payroll functions in a mid-to-large organization.
Experience with personal computer applications.
Strong background in M&A HR integration.
Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel, including Pivot Tables, VLookup, charts, and graphs.
Strong interpersonal skills, ability to prioritize work, excellent organizational skills, and initiative to improve processes.
Strong project management skills and demonstrated ability to manage complex, multidisciplinary efforts.
Ability to communicate with technical and non-technical users.
Ability to work independently and within a team environment.
Sensitivity to confidential information.
Ability to read, speak, and write English.
Ability to use sophisticated computer software programs to perform job functions.
Strong physical and mental health to maintain a demanding workload and ability to work under stressful conditions at times.
Ability to communicate by phone and with personnel and vendors.
Ability to see a computer screen.
Ability to climb up, down, and over equipment safely, using good judgment and proper safety equipment as required.
Strong work ethic, integrity, honesty, dependability, and reliability, and ability to fulfill responsibilities.
Availability for a minimum of 40 hours per week, frequent extended hours, and around-the-clock availability across seven-day weeks when workload requires.

Responsibilities

Lead and develop the HR Support Services function, including HRIS, Payroll, HR Integration, and HR project delivery.
Develop and implement strategic roadmaps for HR systems and service delivery to meet evolving business needs.
Collaborate with senior leadership to assess current capabilities and identify future requirements across the HR support landscape.
Provide strategic direction for Dayforce and other HR systems, ensuring optimal utilization of HCM, Payroll, Benefits, Time Tracking, and Recruiting modules.
Oversee system enhancements, upgrades, data integrity, user support, and vendor management.
Ensure compliance with internal controls and regulatory requirements related to HR data and systems.
Oversee accurate and timely payroll processing for a multi-state workforce.
Ensure payroll compliance with federal, state, and local tax laws, garnishments, and internal policies.
Partner with Finance to support audits, reporting, and accounting practices related to payroll.
Drive process improvements and automation to increase efficiency and reduce risk.
Lead HR integration efforts for mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures.
Develop and manage integration plans covering HR systems, payroll transition, employee data migration, and compliance requirements.
Collaborate with legal, finance, and operational leaders to support the transition of acquired entities into core systems.
Manage and develop high-performing HRIS and Payroll teams.
Perform other duties as required.