Director, HRIS

BMC Company 100; United States; Remote; USD 141,000 - 204,000; Full time

Job summary

Boston Medical Center is seeking a strategic Director, HRIS to lead the HR technology ecosystem, including Workday and UKG. This role drives optimization, governance, and standardized processes across HRIS platforms while partnering with HR, Finance, and Operations to deliver user-centric solutions.

The successful candidate will oversee a team of eleven HRIS professionals, shape the HRIS roadmap, and lead through change in a complex, matrixed healthcare environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in information systems, HR, business administration, or related field.
• 10+ years of progressive HRIS or HR technology experience with leadership of teams and complex systems.
• Deep expertise in Workday optimization and governance.
• Experience with UKG or similar workforce management systems.
• Demonstrated success leading large-scale system optimization and transformation initiatives.
• Strong project management and process design experience.
• Proven ability to lead through change in complex, matrixed environments.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute a comprehensive HRIS strategy aligned with organizational HR priorities; lead optimization of Workday and UKG workforce management; ensure data flow across HR systems.
• Establish governance models and best practices for Workday configuration, security, and releases; prioritize enhancements and new modules.
• Design standardized HRIS workflows and service delivery models; partner with HR COEs to define processes supported by technology; drive continuous improvement.
• Lead a high-performing team of HRIS professionals; align roles for capacity and scalability; foster accountability and collaboration.
• Lead HRIS-related transformation initiatives including system enhancements, process redesign, and adoption efforts.
• Collaborate with HR, security, and infrastructure to ensure governance and timely delivery of HRIS projects and integrations.
• Guide portfolio management with roadmaps and milestones; balance strategic initiatives with operations.

Skills

HRIS

Workday

UKG

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in information systems/HR/BA or related

Tools

Workday

UKG

Job description

Boston Medical Center (BMC) is seeking a strategic, systems-oriented Director, HRIS to lead the vision, optimization, and operational excellence of the organization's HR technology eco system. This role oversees a team of eleven professionals responsible for HRIS platforms, including Workday, and UKG time and attendance system.

The Director will play a critical role in advancing BMC's HR technology strategy by optimizing Workday functionality, establishing standardized and scalable HRIS processes, and ensuring seamless integration across systems. This leader will drive team effectiveness, lead through transformation, and partner closely with HR, Finance, and Operations, to deliver high-impact, user-centered solutions.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES / DUTIES

• HRIS Strategy & Systems Leadership Define and execute a comprehensive HRIS strategy aligned with BMC's organizational and HR priorities; Lead ongoing optimization and enhancement of Workday, ensuring full utilization of system capabilities; Oversee UKG workforce management systems, ensuring alignment with operational needs and compliance requirements; Ensure seamless integration and data flow across HR systems and enterprise platforms
• Workday Optimization & Governance Establish governance models, standards, and best practices for Workday configuration, security, and releases; Lead prioritization and execution of system enhancements, upgrades, and new module implementations; Partner with functional HR leaders to continuously improve user experience and system adoption; Ensure data integrity, security, and compliance across all HRIS platforms
• HRIS Operations & Process Standardization Design and implement standardized HRIS workflows, processes, and service delivery models across the enterprise; Partner with HR Centers of Expertise (COEs) and business leaders to define clear, consistent processes supported by technology; Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency, reduce manual work, and improve data quality
• Team Leadership & Organizational Design Lead, develop, and structure a high-performing team of eleven HRIS professionals; Align team roles, responsibilities, and capabilities to operate at optimal capacity and scalability; Foster a culture of accountability, innovation, and collaboration; Build capabilities in system configuration, reporting, analytics, and project delivery
• Change Leadership & Transformation Lead HRIS-related transformation initiatives, including system enhancements, process redesign, and adoption efforts; Develop and execute change management strategies to ensure successful implementation and sustained adoption; Serve as a key advisor to HR and business leaders during periods of change, ensuring alignment and clarity
• Partnership with Human Resources Collaborate closely to align HR technology with enterprise architecture, security, and infrastructure standards; Ensure effective governance, prioritization, and delivery of HRIS-related projects and integrations; Partner on system performance, upgrades, and issue resolution
• Project & Portfolio Management Lead a portfolio of HRIS projects, ensuring disciplined project management, prioritization, and execution; Establish clear roadmaps, timelines, and success metrics for HR technology initiatives; Balance strategic initiatives with operational demands

(The above statements in this job description are intended to depict the general nature and level of work assigned to the employee(s) in this job. The above is not intended to represent an exhaustive list of accountable duties and responsibilities required)

Job Requirements

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's degree in information systems, Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field
• 10+ years of progressive HRIS or HR technology experience, including leadership of teams and complex systems
• Deep expertise in Workday (optimization, and governance)
• Experience with UKG (or similar workforce management systems)
• Demonstrated success leading large-scale system optimization and transformation initiatives
• Strong project management and process design experience
• Proven ability to lead through change in complex, matrixed environments

PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Experience in healthcare or academic medical center environments
• Familiarity with HR analytics tools and data visualization platforms
• Relevant certifications (e.g., Workday certifications, PMP, Agile)

CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS REQUIRED

N/A

CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS PREFERRED

N/A

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES (KSAs)

Key Competencies

• Systems thinking and enterprise mindset
• Strategic planning and execution
• Change leadership and influence
• Strong collaboration and stakeholder engagement
• Analytical and data-driven decision making
• Operational excellence and process optimization

Compensation Range

$140,500.00- $204,000.00 This range offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications. However, our approach