HR Technology Director
BAE Systems - Falls Church, VA
posted 2 days ago
About the position
The Director of HR Technology Portfolio Management reports to the Director of HR Technology and serves as the primary liaison between HR Centers of Expertise/Sector HR teams and the Information Technology (IT) team, driving the development, implementation, and on-going management of HR technology business solutions. The Director, HR Technology Portfolio Management leads a team of highly skilled HR Portfolio Managers and fosters a culture of exceptional consulting, continuous improvement, project management, and customer servicing skills. The Director HR Technology Portfolio Management also: * Partners with the Director of HR Technology to co-create and drive the HR portfolio strategy * Establishes, measures and monitors goals and performance for the HR Technology Portfolio Management team * Manages vendor relationships in collaboration with ESS-IT for hardware, technology support, and services * Acts in a deputy capacity to the Director of HR Technology when required * Primary Responsibilities: Business Analysis * Manages and develops a team of portfolio management specialists, responsible for aligning business and HR COE requirements, and utilizing on-premise and cloud-based technologies and managed systems to deliver high-quality customer experiences. * Leads the optimization of HR systems, identifying and addressing Human Resources information needs, and recommending enhancements, improvements, and new applications to meet evolving requirements. * Contributes to the development of the HRIS Portfolio Roadmap, driving alignment with business objectives through collaborative stakeholder engagement and informed decision-making. * Fosters a culture of innovation by introducing and integrating external perspectives and best practices, and ensuring a forward-thinking approach that drives business results. * Partners with the Business, ESS-IT and major functions to integrate new acquisitions, perform divestitures or implement organization changes onto the portfolio platform. * Serves on the HR Technology Council to present a strategic framework for the effective management and utilization of HR technology within BAE Systems Work location for this position is flexible. Remote/hybrid work or on-site at a BAE Systems office will all be considered.
Responsibilities
- Partner with the Director of HR Technology to co-create and drive the HR portfolio strategy
- Establish, measure and monitor goals and performance for the HR Technology Portfolio Management team
- Manage vendor relationships in collaboration with ESS-IT for hardware, technology support, and services
- Act in a deputy capacity to the Director of HR Technology when required
- Manage and develop a team of portfolio management specialists
- Lead the optimization of HR systems and recommend enhancements
- Contribute to the development of the HRIS Portfolio Roadmap
- Foster a culture of innovation by integrating external perspectives and best practices
- Partner with the Business, ESS-IT and major functions for integration of new acquisitions
- Serve on the HR Technology Council to present a strategic framework for HR technology management
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree and at least 10 years of experience leading an HRIS portfolio management team or a business-focused IT team
- Strong general business instincts, with deep insights on people and culture
- Intellectually curious and stays abreast of technology capabilities
- Comfortable working in a high autonomy environment
- Leadership/management capability
- Knowledge of HRIS systems
- Sense of urgency for goal achievement
- Results focused with accountability for results and outcomes
- Enjoys idea generation and innovative problem solving
- Proven ability to coach and develop others on HR systems consulting
- Ability to think critically and strategically to identify organizational issues
- Experience with cloud-based technologies and managed systems in the HR space
- Proven success managing and leading others
- Capable of communicating complex ideas effectively
- Proficiency in change management principles and practices
- Strong interpersonal skills necessary for consulting with executive level leaders
- Ability to collect, analyze, and interpret data to assess current state
- Actively seeks and incorporates customer feedback into business decisions
- Capable of designing and proposing solutions using strong project management skills
- Adheres to ethical and professional standards in all aspects of work
Nice-to-haves
- Knowledge of PeopleSoft
- Master's degree and at least 15 years of related experience
Benefits
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Health savings accounts
- 401(k) savings plan
- Disability coverage
- Life and accident insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Legal plan
- Discounts on home, auto, and pet insurance
- Paid time off
- Paid holidays
- Paid parental leave
- Paid military leave
- Paid bereavement leave
- Federal and state sick leave
- Company recognition program for monetary or non-monetary awards
