Head of HR Systems and Digital Enablement

Guardian Life; United States; Remote; USD 174,000 - 288,000; Full time

Job summary

Guardian Life is seeking a Head of HR Systems and Digital Enablement to lead the organization’s global HR technology strategy using Workday. The position focuses on driving digital transformation, enhancing employee experience, and ensuring operational excellence within HR systems. The ideal candidate will leverage extensive HR systems expertise and strong leadership skills to partner with executives for impactful change.

Qualifications

• 15+ years HR systems or digital transformation experience.
• Deep Workday expertise across multiple modules.
• Bachelor’s degree required, Master’s preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee HR systems portfolio with Workday as core platform.
• Define and lead HR technology roadmap.
• Champion digital enablement agenda across HR.

Skills

Strategic Leadership

Digital Transformation

Change Management

Process Improvement

Data Governance

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

Workday

Job description

Position Summary

This role will oversee the global HR systems portfolio with Workday as the core enterprise platform, and lead digital transformation efforts that simplify processes, improve employee experience, and deliver data-driven insights.

• Set and exe cute the HR technology vision aligned to business and people strategies .

• Define and lead a multi-year roadmap for HR Technology and digital transformation aligned with business and people strategies .

• Develop and execute a comprehensive HR systems strategy built for scale through collaboration with HR and Digital & Technology stakeholders .

• Drive digital enablement agenda across HR, leveraging leading technologies . Use analytics, AI, and automation to unlock insights and drive innovation .

• Act as a thought leader in HR digital transformation, advising on new technologies , tools, and platforms that drive measurable business outcomes.

• Partner with senior HR and business leadership to design and implement next generation employee experiences and workforce solutions.

• Develop and manage a high performing team with goals aligned to enable the HR vision.

• Collaborate with the H R team to evaluate existing proce ss es and proactively identify opportunities for digital transformation and automation.

• Serve as the enterprise owner of all HR technology , ensuring operational excellence, scalability and strategic value creation.

• Develop metrics to gauge the effectiveness of HR technologies and processes.

• Ensure data security, system compliance, and strong governance .

• Manage vendor relationships and drive ROI from tech investments .

You are

A strategic and execution-oriented leader who will drive the future of HR technology. A change leader, capable of shaping the digital future of HR.

You have

• 15+ years of HR systems or digital transformation experience

• Partnered with executives to define and implement short- and long-term functional strategies

• Applies commercial acumen and industry insight to influence enterprise decisions and deliver measurable impact

• Deep Workday expertise across multiple modules (HCM, Comp, Talent, Recruiting, etc.) and other leading technologie s

• Proven leadership in large-scale implementations, optimization efforts, and change management

• Strong understanding of HR processes, data governance, and enterprise systems integration

• Experience leading cross-functional teams and engaging with senior executives

• Bachelor’s degree required , master’s preferred

• Workday certifications a plus

Reporting Relationships

As our Head of HR Systems and Digital Enablement , you will report to our Head of Corporate Functions Technology , who reports to our Chief Digital and Technology Officer.

Location

• The primary location for this position is Stamford , CT , Hudson Yards, NY C or Ho lmdel, NJ .

Travel

• 25 % Travel required for this position

Salary Range:

$174,760.00 - $287,102.50

The salary range reflected above is a good faith estimate of base pay for the primary location of the position. The salary for this position ultimately will be determined based on the education, experience, knowledge, and abilities of the successful candidate. In addition to salary, this role may also be eligible for annual, sales, or other incentive compensation.

Our Promise

At Guardian, you’ll have the support and flexibility to achieve your professional and personal goals. Through skill-building, leadership development and philanthropic opportunities, we provide opportunities to build communities and grow your career, surrounded by diverse colleagues with high ethical standards.

Inspire Well-Being

As part of Guardian’s Purpose – to inspire well-being – we are committed to offering contemporary, supportive, flexible, and inclusive benefits and resources to our colleagues. Explore our company benefits at www.guardianlife.com/careers/corporate/benefits . Benefits apply to full-time eligible employees. Interns are not eligible for most Company benefits.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Guardian is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, creed, religion, sex, affectional or sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, marital status, disability, military or veteran status, or any other classification protected by applicable law.

Accommodations

Guardian is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities.Guardian also provides reasonable accommodations to qualified job applicants (and employees) to accommodate the individual's known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, unless doing so would create an undue hardship. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact [e-mail] .

Current Guardian Colleagues: Please apply through the internal Jobs Hub in Workday.