Vice President, HR Technology – Automation

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. Set the multi-year HR technology vision and roadmap with the SVP, Human Resources and HR leadership .

Posted 11/11/2026full-timeUnited StatesLead💰 $250,000 - $340,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive expertise in HR technology leadership, particularly with Workday HCM, and a proven ability to drive large-scale technology transformations while ensuring data privacy and governance. Capable of building high-performing teams and establishing effective operating models for HR technology initiatives.

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Workday HCM ExpertiseHR Technology LeadershipAutomation and AI StrategyFinancial StewardshipData Privacy and Security

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Hard Skills

HR Technology StrategyWorkday IntegrationsTechnology TransformationContinuous ImprovementData AnalyticsBudget ManagementGovernance FrameworksOperating Model DevelopmentPerformance ManagementIncident Management

Soft Skills

Executive PresenceInfluencing Senior LeadersPartnership BuildingTeam LeadershipCommunication Skills

Tools & Technologies

WorkdayServiceNowPhenomSanaKainos Smart TestCoraa

Certifications & Qualifications

Workday CertificationLean CertificationSix Sigma CertificationITIL CertificationPMP CertificationSAFe Certification

Industry Keywords

HR TechnologyEnterprise ApplicationsData GovernanceGDPR ComplianceCyber SecurityShared ServicesFinancial ServicesHigh-Growth EnvironmentsChange ManagementRFP Management

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cyber SecurityPMPServiceNow

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Set the multi-year HR technology vision and roadmap with the SVP, Human Resources and HR leadership
Translate strategy into investment cases, measurable outcomes, and executive progress updates
Build, lead, and retain a high-performing global HR technology organization
Develop leaders, define the operating and sourcing model, and establish clear roles and decision rights
Establish intake, prioritization, governance, success measures, and accountability for major initiatives
Establish standard work, playbooks, quality standards, and continuous improvement across delivery, release, and support
Lead the twice-yearly Workday release cycle, testing, and training
Lead automation and AI strategy across HR, including responsible AI governance and scaling use cases
Partner with HR, Information Technology, Finance, Cyber Security, procurement, HR shared services, and payroll
Own HR technology platforms, architecture, integrations, vendors, partners, and performance management
Own and manage the HR technology budget, investment cases, licenses, contracts, total cost of ownership, and investment returns
Ensure data privacy, security, controls, GDPR, UK GDPR, data residency, vendor security assurance, and audit readiness
Define the end-to-end digital employee and manager experience
Establish trusted people data, data ownership, quality standards, governance, self-service reporting, and people analytics
Build a repeatable HR platform integration playbook for acquired companies
Set HR systems service levels, incident/problem/change controls, and business continuity plans
Report to the SVP, Human Resources
Travel up to 25%, including international

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in information systems, business, HR, or a related field, or equivalent experience
12 or more years in HR technology or enterprise applications
5 or more years leading global, multi-level organizations of people across regions and time zones
Deep, hands-on expertise with Workday HCM at enterprise scale
Working knowledge of Workday integrations, reporting, and security
Proven record of leading large-scale technology transformation and delivering measurable business outcomes
Experience building operating models for intake, prioritization, governance, and benefits measurement
Experience establishing standard work and continuous improvement in a technology or shared services organization
Track record of scaling automation and AI in a large organization
Strong financial stewardship, including technology budget ownership, investment cases, vendors, contracts, and total cost of ownership
Executive presence and ability to influence senior leaders and build partnerships across Technology, Finance, and Cyber Security
Comfortable with an on-site presence
Candidates must complete post-offer verification processes
Preferred: Lean, Six Sigma, or similar process improvement experience
Preferred: Experience integrating acquired businesses in a high-growth or financial services environment
Preferred: Workday certification, Workday Extend, or Prism Analytics experience
Preferred: Generative AI in HR service delivery experience
Preferred: ITIL, PMP, or SAFe certification
Preferred: Advanced degree
Preferred: ServiceNow HR Service Delivery experience
Preferred: Phenom and Sana platform experience
Preferred: Test automation and change-impact tools experience, such as Kainos Smart Test and Coraa
Preferred: Workday services and implementation partner selection and management experience, including running an RFP

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive medical insurance, dental insurance, and vision insurance
Life and disability insurance
Fertility benefits
Wellness resources
Paid sick time
Generous paid time off and holidays
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Complimentary Calm app subscription
Immediate vesting in a 401(k) plan
Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options
Commuter benefits
Employee discount programs
Paid maternity leave and paid paternity leave, including for adoptive parents
Legal plan options
Pet insurance coverage