HR Technology Director: Workday, AI & Integrations

Nordson Corporation; Amherst (OH); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Nordson Corporation seeks an IT Manager to lead the HRIS team and own the HR technology portfolio, including architecture, design, integrations, reporting, security, and automation. You will drive adoption, governance, and continuous improvement across Workday, UKG Dimensions, and Dayforce in a global context.

The role combines people leadership with strategic delivery, partnering with HR and ETS to align technology with business priorities and digital transformation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CS/IT/HRIS/Business Systems or related field; relevant experience may substitute.
• 7+ years experience supporting, implementing, or managing HRIS platforms and enterprise applications.
• Strong experience with Workday and related HR technologies supporting functions such as Recruiting, Talent, Compensation, Benefits, Payroll, Learning, and Time & Attendance.
• Experience leading HR technology implementations, integrations, system upgrades, and enhancement initiatives.
• Strong understanding of HR business processes, solution delivery, and business process analysis.
• Experience with workflow automation, AI-enabled capabilities, or process improvement initiatives.
• Experience managing vendors and third-party technology service providers.
• Demonstrated ability to drive operational excellence and continuous improvement.
• Strong communication, stakeholder management, and leadership skills.
• Experience managing departmental priorities, budgets, and resource planning.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical and functional leadership for the HR technology portfolio, including architecture direction, solution design oversight, integrations, reporting, security, automation, and AI-enabled capabilities.
• Lead the delivery, support, and optimization of HR technology platforms, including Workday, UKG Dimensions, Dayforce, and related applications.
• Review, guide, and approve complex solution designs to ensure alignment with business priorities and enterprise technology standards, security, scalability, and maintainability.
• Partner with HR, IT, and business stakeholders to identify requirements and implement solutions that support organizational objectives.
• Establish standards, governance processes, adoption strategies, and best practices for HR technology platforms and service delivery, including AI and automation solutions across the HR technology landscape.
• Contribute to HR technology roadmaps and planning activities in partnership with HR and IT leadership.
• Evaluate emerging technologies, including AI and automation, and recommend opportunities to improve efficiency, user experience, and business outcomes.
• Support budget planning, forecasting, vendor management, and resource allocation activities.
• Lead implementation, enhancement, maintenance, and support activities for HR technology solutions.
• Ensure systems are configured and maintained in accordance with business requirements, security standards, and compliance expectations.
• Oversee system releases, testing, deployments, upgrades, and change management activities.
• Partner with Infrastructure, Cybersecurity, Compliance, and Enterprise Architecture teams to ensure system reliability and performance.
• Oversee HR data management, integrations, reporting, and overall system health.
• Drive continuous improvement of support processes, documentation, governance, and service delivery practices.
• Partner with PMO, HR leadership, and business stakeholders to successfully deliver HR technology initiatives and projects.
• Coordinate activities across business teams, vendors, and technical resources to achieve project objectives.
• Support Agile and Waterfall delivery methodologies as appropriate.
• Manage vendor relationships, monitor service levels, and ensure effective delivery of contracted services.
• Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing team of HRIS professionals.
• Develop team technical capabilities through mentoring, coaching, and advancement of HR technology, integration, reporting, automation, and AI competencies.
• Establish team goals, performance expectations, and development plans aligned with departmental objectives.

Skills

HRIS Leadership

Workday

HR Technology

Vendor Management

AI & Automation

People Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science / IT / HRIS / Business Systems

Tools

Workday

UKG Dimensions

Dayforce

Job description

Nordson Corporation seeks an IT Manager to lead the HRIS team and own the HR technology portfolio, including architecture, design, integrations, reporting, security, and automation. You will drive adoption, governance, and continuous improvement across Workday, UKG Dimensions, and Dayforce in a global context.

The role combines people leadership with strategic delivery, partnering with HR and ETS to align technology with business priorities and digital transformation.