IT Manager – HR Applications

Hr Journals; Millsboro (DE); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Hr Journals in Millsboro, Delaware, seeks an experienced IT Applications Manager to lead HR and production applications in a dynamic food manufacturing environment. You will oversee ERP strategy and optimize workforce management platforms like Kronos.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's in Computer Science and strong experience with Oracle HCM, alongside capabilities in managing IT teams and driving continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• 5+ years managing business application support and operations.
• 3+ years managing staff or technical teams.
• Strong experience with Oracle HCM required.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and operational management for HR applications.
• Serve as technology advisor on HR and workforce systems.
• Manage IT application teams, vendors, and service providers.

Skills

Leadership in IT Applications

HRIS Management

Project Management

Oracle HCM

Staff Management

Kronos Knowledge

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related field

Job description

About the job IT Manager – HR Applications

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced IT Applications Manager – HR to provide leadership and subject matter expertise for HR and Production applications within a fast-paced food manufacturing environment.

This role will act as the technology business partner for HR systems, including workforce management platforms such as Kronos, and will oversee ERP-related HR application strategy, support, and optimization.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and operational management for HR and Production-related IT applications.
• Serve as the technology advisor to business managers on HR and workforce systems.

Manage IT application teams, vendors, and service providers.

• Maintain strong domain knowledge of business processes to maximize technology value.
• Oversee ERP systems supporting HR and workforce management functions.
• Support IT leadership with budgeting, forecasting, procurement, and vendor management.
• Lead project monitoring, controls, and integration using SDLC best practices.

Configure, implement, and support third-party HR applications.

• Drive continuous improvement in application performance and user satisfaction.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related technology field
• 5+ years managing business application support and operations
• 3+ years managing staff or technical teams
• Strong experience with Oracle HCM required
• Experience with HRIS and workforce management systems (e.g., Kronos)
• Strong knowledge of project management methodologies and SDLC processes