About the Role
Director, HR Technology
Remote, United States
Human Resources
Corporate
Remote
47274
Overview
Impact the Moment
At McGraw Hill, you will be empowered to make a real impact on a global scale. With that comes the unique opportunity to touch lives across the world and experience first-hand the difference your hard work makes. We do this in a supportive, collaborative environment where you can grow your career in a way that fits into your life.
McGraw Hill, the leading provider of digital and print educational solutions, is looking for aDirector of HR Technologywho owns the strategy and delivery of McGraw Hills global HR tools, technology, and people analytics function. This role will lead a technology and analytics team that optimizes employee experiences and delivers agile solutions and operational effectiveness that aligns with our workforce and business needs. In this role, you will proactively lead system design of problem-solving solutions along with impactful data insights that drive talent and business strategies. You will also lead and manage a team of skilled technology and analytics professionals that drive enabling technologies and continuous improvement.
Reporting to the VP of HR Technology & Operations, this position will work from a home office within the United States and travel several times per year for in-person meetings and events. Candidates must reside permanently within the US to be considered.
What can you expect from the position?
- Responsible for leading all HR systems strategy and operations, while providing forward leaning new technical solutions across the company.
- Leads people analytics strategy, data insights and solutions; including dashboards and predictive analytic capabilities.
- Functions as a strong customer service minded partner with employees, Human Resources Partners, Centers of Excellence (COE) and business leaders on systems delivery.
- Develops HR Technology governance, including intake and prioritization to ensure on time in scope delivery.
- Defines vision and leads team through process improvements, using benchmarking, employee experience needs, HR and business objectives.
- Researches HR technology trends and advises key stakeholders to inform future strategies and roadmaps.
- Builds roadmap for enabling technology effectiveness for processes, including automation and Robotic Process Automation (RPA) design in partnership with HR services and business technology functions.
- Optimizes technology solutions to streamline with a self-service lens and data-driven decision making.
- Ensures the data integrity of HR systems and supports future growth of data for analytical insights.
- Leads a team of HR technology and analytics professionals, providing guidance, coaching and development.
Were looking for someone with:
- A Bachelors degree.
- A minimum of 10 years of experience in an HR systems technology role.
- A minimum of 4 years of experience in a people manager role.
- Workday experience while leading a function or team.
- Global and analytics experience.
- Proven success providing solutions to complex business and technology initiatives.
- Focus on prioritization, delivery and results.
- Strong customer service and collaboration aptitude.
- Proven experience at planning, prioritizing, and delivering multiple cross-functional projects.
- Excellent communication and influencing skills.
- The ability to move quickly in a complex environment and takes ownership of outcomes and results.
- Strong leadership qualities with empathy and ability to influence.
- The ability to travel up to 25% of the time.
Preferred:
- Masters degree