Senior Manager, HR Technology

American Bureau of Shipping (ABS); Houston (TX); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental & vision

HSA

FSA

Life insurance

Disability leave

Parental leave

Paid holidays

Paid vacation

EAP

401K match

Job summary

ABS seeks a Senior Manager, HR Technology to lead and optimize the global HR technology ecosystem for 4,000+ employees and 1,500 contractors across 60+ countries.

You will own Oracle Fusion HCM operations, drive automation and AI-enabled improvements, and manage multi-year transformation initiatives in collaboration with HR, IT, and business leaders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR, IS, business, technology or related field preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive HRIS or HR technology experience.
• Minimum 3 years leading HRIS/HR tech functions within a multinational company.
• Deep experience with Oracle Fusion HCM required.

Responsibilities

• Lead administration, support, and continuous improvement of Oracle Fusion HCM and related HR tech platforms.
• Ensure HR systems operate reliably, securely, and efficiently.
• Develop and execute the HR tech roadmap to support business priorities.
• Lead HR tech projects including upgrades, integrations, and implementations.
• Partner with HR, IT, finance, vendors and leaders to deliver tech solutions.
• Provide leadership and development for the HR Technology team.
• Establish and maintain data governance, reporting, and system controls.

Skills

HR tech leadership

Oracle Fusion HCM

HRIS implementations

Data governance

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/IS/Business/Tech

Tools

Oracle Fusion HCM

Job description

The Senior Manager, HR Technology is responsible for leading the delivery, optimization, and operational management of the Company's global HR technology ecosystem. Supporting more than 4,000 employees and 1,500 contractors across 60+ countries, this role ensures HR systems, data, integrations, and digital capabilities are reliable, scalable, and aligned with business needs.

This position provides leadership for HR technology operations and solution delivery while serving as a key partner in the Company's multi-year HR digital transformation journey. Working closely with HR leadership, Information Technology, vendors, and cross-functional stakeholders, the Senior Manager will help modernize HR processes through technology, automation, and AI-enabled solutions that enhance the employee and manager experience.

This is a unique opportunity to lead a global HR technology environment while helping shape the next generation of employee, manager, and HR experiences through a multi-year transformation strategy.

What You Will Do:

• Lead the administration, support, and continuous improvement of Oracle Fusion HCM and related HR technology platforms.
• Ensure HR systems operate reliably, securely, and efficiently while supporting business, compliance, and operational requirements.
• Develop and execute the HR technology roadmap to support business priorities and future workforce technology initiatives.
• Lead HR technology projects, including system upgrades, enhancements, integrations, releases, and platform optimization efforts.
• Partner with HR, Information Technology, Finance, vendors, and business leaders to identify and deliver technology solutions that improve processes and operational effectiveness.
• Provide leadership, coaching, and development for the HR Technology team.
• Establish and maintain strong data governance, reporting, integration, and system control practices.
• Support the evaluation and implementation of automation, AI-enabled capabilities, and intelligent workflows that improve employee and manager experiences.
• Monitor industry trends and emerging technologies, bringing forward recommendations that enhance HR service delivery and business value.
• Ensure effective change management, testing, training, and adoption strategies accompany technology implementations.

What You Will Need:

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Information Systems, Business, Technology, or a related field preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive HRIS or HR technology experience.
• Minimum of 3 years leading HRIS or HR technology functions within a multinational organization.
• Deep experience with Oracle Fusion HCM required.
• Experience leading complex HR technology implementations, upgrades, integrations, or transformation initiatives.
• Experience collaborating with cross-functional stakeholders, vendors, and technology teams in a global environment.

Knowledge, Skills, & Experience

• Strong HR technology and systems expertise.
• Proven leadership and team development capabilities.
• Strong project, program, and vendor management skills.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to translate business requirements into scalable technology solutions.
• Knowledge of HR data management, reporting, and system integrations.
• Understanding of automation, AI-enabled capabilities, and modern SaaS technologies.
• Ability to balance innovation, governance, operational stability, and business value.
• Ability to obtain a working knowledge of the ABS Health, Safety, Quality and Environmental Management System.

It Would Be Nice If You Had

• Experience supporting a global HR technology environment.
• Experience with digital transformation initiatives involving HR process automation or AI-enabled technologies.
• Oracle Fusion HCM certifications or other HR technology-related certifications.
• Experience implementing employee and manager self-service solutions and workflow automation.

Reporting Relationships

Reports to the VP, HR Technology & Digital Transformation and currently manages a team of four HR Technology professionals.

Working Conditions

Work is primarily sedentary; exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects.

About Us

We set out more than 160 years ago to promote the security of life and property at sea and preserve the natural environment. Today, we remain true to our mission and continue to support organizations facing a rapidly evolving seascape of challenging regulations and new technologies. Through it all, we are anchored by a vision and mission that help our clients find clarity in uncertain times.

ABS is a global leader in marine and offshore classification and other innovative safety, quality, and environmental services. We’re at the forefront of supporting the global energy transition at sea, the application of remote and autonomous marine systems, cutting-edge technical solutions, and many more exciting advancements. Our commitment to safety, reliability, and efficiency is ever-present, guiding our clients to safer and more efficient operations.

About Our Benefits

• medical insurance (PPO and HD)
• dental and vision insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible Savings Account (FSA)
• life insurance
• accidental death and dismemberment insurance
• disability leave programs
• parental leave program
• paid holidays
• paid vacation time
• Employee Assistance Plan (EAP) that offers support in personal wellness, including work-life services.
• 401K plan with a generous company match, subject to plan requirements.

ABS Bureau is committed to the equal employment opportunity of its employees and prohibits discrimination against any employee or qualified applicant based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship status or veteran status, or other non-work-related characteristics that may be protected under the law of the Federal Government or specific state employment laws.

Notice

ABS and Affiliated Companies (ABS) will not pay a fee to any third-party agency without a valid ABS Master Service Agreement (MSA) authorized and signed by Human Resources. Any resume, CV, application, or other forms of candidate submission provided to any employee of ABS without a valid MSA on file will be considered property of ABS, and no fee will be paid.

Other

This job description is not intended, and should not be construed, to be an all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with the job of the incumbent. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the principal job elements essential for making a fair decision regarding the pay structure of the job