Manager, HR Systems

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Lead complex, cross‑functional HRIS initiatives, including implementation of new Headcount365 and BambooHR functionality, modules, and major enhancements.
• Own and influence the HRIS roadmap by partnering with senior HR and business stakeholders to align system strategy with organizational priorities.
• Translate complex business requirements into scalable system solutions, proactively identifying risks, dependencies, and downstream impacts.
• Lead resolution of highly complex HRIS issues, including root cause analysis, system design decisions, and long‑term corrective solutions.
• Provide technical leadership for annual and enterprise‑wide HR programs (e.g., performance management, promotions, compliance reporting, payroll year‑end).
• Partner with IT and vendors to support integrations, upgrades, and security maintenance across the HR systems ecosystem.
• Establish and maintain high‑quality system documentation, standards, and reporting frameworks to support scale and consistency.
• Mentor and guide HRIS analysts through knowledge sharing, design reviews, and best‑practice coaching, without direct people management responsibility.

Qualifications & Skills:

• 5+ years of hands‑on HRIS experience.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience.
• Demonstrated experience leading complex HRIS or enterprise system initiatives.
• Strong understanding of HR processes, data governance, security concepts, and systems architecture.
• Experience with reporting, testing, security design , and process automation within HR technology platforms.
• Demonstrated problem-solving, stakeholder management, and project leadership skills.
• Ability to communicate complex technical concepts to business and technical audiences.

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The US national base salary range for this full-time position is $122,000 - $214,000. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

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