Senior HR Transformation & Strategy Director

ADM; Decatur (IL); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

ADM seeks a Director, HR Strategic Projects & Transformation in Chicago or Decatur, IL to lead enterprise-wide HR initiatives that improve organizational effectiveness, employee experience, and payroll modernization. This role partners with senior leaders to drive HRIS/payroll changes and standardize operating models across HR and related functions.

You will manage cross-functional teams across HR, Finance, Technology, Legal, and Operations, guiding mergers and acquisitions integration and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR, Business Administration, Organizational Development, Finance, Information Systems, or a related field.
• 10+ years of progressive leadership experience in Human Resources, HR Operations, transformation, consulting, payroll, or finance.
• Demonstrated success leading large-scale transformation initiatives and complex cross-functional projects.
• Experience in organizational design, process optimization, and change management.
• Experience supporting mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, and organizational integration activities.
• Experience implementing or upgrading HRIS and payroll systems.
• Strong analytical, strategic thinking, and executive communication skills.
• Proven ability to influence senior leaders and drive enterprise change initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Lead enterprise HR transformation initiatives focused on operational excellence, scalability, and continuous improvement.
• Develop business cases, implementation roadmaps, governance structures, and success metrics for enterprise HR initiatives.
• Identify opportunities to simplify, standardize, and enhance HR service delivery and operating models.
• Provide strategic counsel to HR leadership and business leaders on workforce, organizational, and operational challenges.
• Lead cross-functional teams and influence stakeholders across HR, Payroll, Finance, Technology, Legal, and business functions.
• Lead strategic planning initiatives for HR, ensuring structures and resources align with business priorities.
• Evaluate and optimize the HR operating model for efficiency and service quality.
• Develop workforce and capacity planning models supporting growth and transformation.
• Establish and monitor operational metrics, workforce analytics, and service delivery measures.
• Drive continuous improvement of organizational capabilities within HR.

Skills

Leadership

Change management

Executive communication

HR transformation

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

SAP/SuccessFactors/Workday/Oracle HCM/UKG/ADP

Job description

ADM seeks a Director, HR Strategic Projects & Transformation in Chicago or Decatur, IL to lead enterprise-wide HR initiatives that improve organizational effectiveness, employee experience, and payroll modernization. This role partners with senior leaders to drive HRIS/payroll changes and standardize operating models across HR and related functions.

You will manage cross-functional teams across HR, Finance, Technology, Legal, and Operations, guiding mergers and acquisitions integration and