Manager – HR Technology

Hines; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Hines is seeking a Manager - HR Technology, HCM Product Owner to lead the technology strategy, delivery, and optimization of HCM solutions supporting the employee lifecycle. You will serve as Product Owner for Core HCM, Benefits, Absence, Payroll, and Time Tracking, partnering with HR Operations, Payroll, Benefits, Finance, IT, and leaders to deliver scalable HR tech.

The role leads a team of HR Technology professionals, establishes governance, roadmaps, and platform standards, and oversees

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree strongly preferred.
• 7+ years supporting enterprise HR Technology platforms.
• 3+ years leading HR Technology or HRIS teams.
• Extensive Workday functional configuration experience across Workforce Administration.
• Experience leading enterprise HR Technology implementations and enhancements.
• Experience partnering with HR Operations, Payroll, Benefits, and IT.
• Product ownership mindset and strong business acumen.
• Leadership, coaching and talent development.
• Project management.
• Workday Configuration Expertise.
• Executive communication and stakeholder management.
• Demonstrate strong initiative and customer service orientation.
• Analytical problem solving.
• Continuous improvement orientation.
• Workday Certification preferred.
• Knowledge of Workday Reporting and Calculated Fields Concepts preferred.
• Experience with Smartsheets preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop HR Technology team members supporting the HCM Product portfolio.
• Serve as HCM Product Owner for Core HCM, Benefits, Absence, Payroll, and Time Tracking.
• Develop and maintain the HCM Product roadmap aligned with business priorities.
• Lead solution design, configuration oversight, testing, deployments, and post-production support.
• Partner closely with HR Operations to define ownership and governance across HCM Product processes.
• Lead enterprise HR technology projects and coordinate cross-functional delivery.
• Oversee Workday releases, regression testing, feature adoption, and production readiness.
• Partner with Platform Services on integrations, reporting, automation, technical architecture, and data governance.
• Maintain platform integrity while ensuring compliance with audit, security, and governance standards.
• Build strong partnerships with HR, Payroll, Benefits, Finance, IT, Compliance, and Internal Audit

Skills

HR Tech leadership

Workday configuration

HRIS implementations

Platform governance

Executive communication

Smartsheets

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Workday

Job description

Overview

When you join Hines, you will embark on a career journey fueled by vision and guided by leaders who set the standards of our industry. Our legacy is rooted in innovation and excellence, earning us a spot on Fast Company’s esteemed annual list of the World’s Most Innovative Companies, as well as recognition as one of U.S. News & World Report’s Best Companies to Work For in 2024. Discover endless opportunities to grow and make your mark at Hines.

Responsibilities

The Manager - HR Technology, HCM Product Owner leads the technology strategy, delivery, and optimization of HCM Product solutions supporting the employee lifecycle. This role serves as the Product Owner for Core HCM, Benefits, Absence, Payroll, and Time Tracking, partnering with HR Operations, Payroll, Benefits, Finance, IT, and business leaders to deliver scalable, secure, and efficient HR technology solutions. The role leads a team of HR Technology professionals while establishing governance, roadmaps, and platform standards.

• Lead and develop HR Technology team members supporting the HCM Product portfolio.
• Serve as HCM Product Owner for Core HCM, Benefits, Absence, Payroll, and Time Tracking.
• Develop and maintain the HCM Product roadmap aligned with business priorities.
• Lead solution design, configuration oversight, testing, deployments, and post-production support.
• Partner closely with HR Operations to define ownership and governance across HCM Product processes.
• Lead enterprise HR technology projects and coordinate cross-functional delivery.
• Oversee Workday releases, regression testing, feature adoption, and production readiness.
• Partner with Platform Services on integrations, reporting, automation, technical architecture, and data governance.
• Maintain platform integrity while ensuring compliance with audit, security, and governance standards.
• Build strong partnerships with HR, Payroll, Benefits, Finance, IT, Compliance, and Internal Audit

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements include:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution is strongly preferred
• 7+ years supporting enterprise HR Technology platforms.
• 3+ years leading HR Technology or HRIS teams.
• Extensive Workday functional configuration experience across Workforce Administration.
• Experience leading enterprise HR Technology implementations and enhancements.
• Experience partnering with HR Operations, Payroll, Benefits, and IT
• Product ownership mindset and strong business acumen.
• Leadership, coaching and talent development
• Project management
• Workday Configuration Expertise
• Executive communication and stakeholder management
• Demonstrate strong initiative and customer service orientation.
• Analytical problem solving
• Continuous improvement orientation
• Workday Certification preferred
• Knowledge of Workday Reporting and Calculated Fields Concepts preferred
• Experience with Smartsheets preferred

Closing

At Hines, we strive for excellence as a leading global real estate investment manager, driven by our by our belief that real estate is fundamentally about people. Our diverse portfolio spans $93.2 billion¹ of assets across such property types as living, office, retail, mixed-use, logistics and life science projects - all designed to enhance value, connection and inspiration. Our strategic approach integrates local expertise with global knowledge, taking calculated risks aligned with our convictions to exceed expectations and tailor solutions to our clients' needs.

While our projects are renowned for enhancing cities and pioneering sustainable practices, we recognize that the true driving force behind Hines' success is our 5,000 dedicated employees in 30 countries who draw on our 65-year history to build the world forward. This is why we prioritize investing in our people, offering comprehensive training, competitive compensation, robust benefits and generous vacation packages. By centering our focus on the growth and wellbeing of our team, we cultivate an inclusive environment where everyone, including our clients, can thrive.

Hines is proud to be named to Fast Company’s prestigious annual list of the World’s Most Innovative Companies for 2024. ¹Includes both the global Hines organization and RIA AUM as of December 31, 2023.

We are an equal opportunity employer and support workforce diversity.

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