HRIS Director: Workday & Tech Transformation Leader

Boston Medical Center

Boston (MA)

Hybrid

USD 122,000 - 177,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Job summary

Boston Medical Center (BMC) invites a strategic, systems-driven Director, HRIS to lead the vision, optimization, and operations of the HR technology ecosystem. The role oversees a team of eleven professionals responsible for HRIS platforms, including Workday and UKG time and attendance.

You will partner with HR, Finance, and Operations to deliver scalable, user-centered solutions, establish governance, and drive transformation.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree required in information systems, HR, 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.

Responsibilities

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.
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.
Design and implement standardized HRIS workflows, processes, and service delivery models across the enterprise.
Partner with HR 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.