Head of HR Tech & AI Innovation

BlackLine Systems, Inc.; Pleasanton (CA); Hybrid; USD 260,000 - 325,000; Full time

Job summary

BlackLine is seeking a Senior Director, HR Technology to oversee the HR IT team's day‑to‑day operations, ensuring system stability and security while driving continuous improvement of Workday and the broader HR tech landscape.

The role will define and execute BlackLine’s HR AI strategy, build an AI‑centric technology roadmap, and lead the design, development, and deployment of AI agents and automation across core HR processes. Collaboration with HR leadership and enterprise IT is essential.

Qualifications

• Proven HR IT leadership with Workday post‑go‑live experience.
• Hands‑on Workday modules knowledge and HRIS understanding.
• Experience designing AI strategies for HR services and employees.
• Strong vendor management, budgeting, and ROI consideration.

Responsibilities

• Oversee HR IT operations, ensuring stable, secure services.
• Lead post‑go‑live stabilization of Workday and optimization.
• Build and execute a comprehensive HR AI roadmap and AI agents.
• Manage budgets, vendors, SLAs, and governance for HR tech.
• Partner with HR leadership and enterprise IT to drive initiatives.

Skills

HR leadership

Workday experience

AI strategy

Vendor management

Security governance

Cross-functional leadership

Tools

Workday Integration Cloud

Workday Studio

APIs (REST/SOAP)

Job description

BlackLine is seeking a Senior Director, HR Technology to oversee the HR IT team's day‑to‑day operations, ensuring system stability and security while driving continuous improvement of Workday and the broader HR tech landscape.

The role will define and execute BlackLine’s HR AI strategy, build an AI‑centric technology roadmap, and lead the design, development, and deployment of AI agents and automation across core HR processes. Collaboration with HR leadership and enterprise IT is essential.