Director of HR Information Systems

Socket.dev; Southfield (MI); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

American House is seeking a Director of HRIS to set the strategic direction for the organization's HR technology platform, Ceridian Dayforce, and lead governance, data integrity, and security initiatives.

You will partner with executives to drive architectural decisions, manage cross-functional implementations, and advance analytics that inform senior leadership. A strong focus on change management and scaling HR systems is essential.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive HRIS leadership experience.
• Significant experience leading and optimizing Ceridian Dayforce in a complex organization.
• Proven success developing HR technology strategies and leading enterprise-wide implementations.
• Strong knowledge of HR processes, payroll systems, workforce data management, and system integrations.
• Experience managing large-scale, cross-functional projects and organizational change initiatives.
• Advanced Excel skills including Pivot Tables, Formulas, Lookup Functions, Macros, and Complex Reporting.

Responsibilities

• Own the strategic vision, governance, and long-term roadmap for the organization's global HRIS platform.
• Lead design, planning, implementation, testing, and deployment of modules, enhancements, and upgrades.
• Develop and execute a multi-year HRIS strategy aligned with goals and growth.
• Present recommendations and technology investments to executive leadership.
• Provide executive oversight of Dayforce modules: Recruiting, Onboarding, Compensation, Performance.
• Establish governance standards for data integrity, controls, documentation, and audit readiness.
• Lead enterprise training and change management to maximize adoption.

Skills

HRIS leadership

Ceridian Dayforce

Executive stakeholder management

Data analytics

Change management

Advanced Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in HRIS/Info Systems/Business Administration

Master's degree

Tools

Ceridian Dayforce

Microsoft Excel

SQL

XML

Job description

Director, HR Information Systems (HRIS)

Lead the Future of HR Technology

At American House, we believe technology should empower people, drive better decisions, and create exceptional employee experiences. We are seeking a Director of Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS) to provide strategic leadership and governance for our enterprise HR technology platform, Ceridian Dayforce.

This is a highly visible leadership role responsible for defining and executing the organization's HRIS vision, roadmap, and governance strategy. The Director will serve as the organization's senior HRIS authority, ensuring system integrity, data security, operational excellence, and technology innovation that support business growth and organizational success.

If you are a strategic HR technology leader who thrives on transforming processes, driving enterprise-wide initiatives, and leveraging data to influence executive decision-making, we want to hear from you.

What You'll Do

HRIS Strategy & Leadership

• Own the strategic vision, governance, and long-term roadmap for the organization's global HRIS platform, Ceridian Dayforce.
• Lead the design, planning, implementation, testing, and deployment of new modules, enhancements, and system upgrades.
• Develop and execute a multi-year HRIS strategy aligned with organizational goals and growth objectives.
• Present recommendations, business cases, and technology investments to executive leadership.

Operational Excellence

• Provide executive oversight of key Dayforce modules, including:
  • Recruiting
  • Onboarding
  • Compensation Management
  • Performance Management
• Establish and maintain governance standards for data integrity, system controls, documentation, and audit readiness.
• Lead enterprise training and change management strategies to maximize adoption and system effectiveness.

Reporting & Workforce Analytics

• Direct the development of executive dashboards, workforce analytics, and reporting solutions.
• Deliver actionable insights that support decision-making across HR, Finance, Payroll, and Operations.
• Partner with senior leaders to translate business challenges into data-driven solutions.

Cross-Functional Leadership

• Partner with HR, Payroll, IT, Finance, and business leaders to ensure seamless integration and optimization of HR technology.
• Lead enterprise governance initiatives that improve system performance and data accuracy.
• Serve as the primary executive relationship manager for Ceridian Dayforce and other HR technology vendors.
• Drive vendor performance, accountability, and service delivery.

Compliance & Data Security

• Establish policies and governance standards for HR data privacy, system security, and access management.
• Ensure compliance with organizational policies and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Oversee user security roles, permissions, audits, and data governance practices.

Process Improvement & Innovation

• Champion automation, workflow optimization, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and identify opportunities to improve employee and manager experiences.
• Lead transformational projects that enhance scalability, efficiency, and business outcomes.

What You'll Bring

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Information Systems, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 10+ years of progressive HRIS leadership experience.
• Significant experience leading and optimizing Ceridian Dayforce in a complex organization.
• Proven success developing HR technology strategies and leading enterprise-wide implementations.
• Strong knowledge of HR processes, payroll systems, workforce data management, and system integrations.
• Experience managing large-scale, cross-functional projects and organizational change initiatives.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including:
  • Pivot Tables
  • Formulas
  • Lookup Functions
  • Macros
  • Complex Reporting

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Human Resources, Information Systems, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Advanced SQL experience.
• Advanced XML experience.
• Experience leading HR technology transformation initiatives within multi-site or rapidly growing organizations.

Ideal Candidate Profile

You are:

• A strategic and visionary HR technology leader.
• Highly analytical and data-driven.
• Experienced influencing executives and business leaders.
• Skilled at balancing operational excellence with long-term innovation.
• Passionate about leveraging technology to improve the employee experience.
• An exceptional communicator with strong presentation and stakeholder management skills.

Why Join American House?

At American House, you'll have the opportunity to shape the future of HR technology across a growing organization. You'll partner with senior leadership, drive meaningful transformation, and influence strategies that impact employees company-wide.

If you're ready to lead the next evolution of HR technology and workforce analytics, we'd love to hear from you.