Manager, HR Platforms & Solutions

Northeastern University
Boston, MA, United States
20 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Experience required
5 years minimum
Compensation
$99,010.0 - $143,568.0
Working hours
Regular working hours
Job source

Tech stack

Data Analysis Software Applications Information Systems Data Governance Data Integrity Data Security Data Visualization Human Resources Information System (HRIS) Prism (Software) Power BI Software Systems System Testing
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Tableau (Software) Information Technology 3-tier Architectures Workday Custom Reports

Job description

The Manager, HR Platforms & Solutions analyzes, designs, and maintains information systems in support of human resources. Participates in the evaluation, selection, design, development, implementation, testing, documentation, maintenance, and upgrading of human resources software applications for the organization. Leads core Human Resources Information System (HRIS) functions, including configuration of business processes, module expansion, security management, data loads, and reporting within Workday. Ensures accuracy and data integrity of HRIS. Serves as the point of contact for integration work., Leadership & Team Management

  • Lead, mentor, and manage a team, ensuring alignment with business goals while fostering a collaborative work environment and professional development
  • Drive the development, deployment, and enhancement of Workday modules and integrations, ensuring smooth implementations and upgrades

Tier 3+ Support

  • Serve as the escalation point for complex issues and enhancement requests
  • Act as the primary point of contact for integrations
  • Interact with external vendors at all levels to manage relationships and ensure proper delivery of services
  • Maintain close communication with functional areas
  • Serve as the subject matter expert and consultant for supported areas

Project Leadership & HR Initiatives

  • Lead medium- to large-scale projects and major human resources initiatives
  • Partner with project managers to develop comprehensive project plans and ensure milestones are met
  • Gather and document business, functional, and technical requirements for software systems, use cases, and content models
  • Provide leadership for work process redesign and performance outcome measures in targeted processes
  • Develop appropriate test plans and test cases, and ensure complete system testing is performed
  • Participate in change management strategy and planning

Process Improvement, Optimization & Analytics

  • Analyze the current human resources technology landscape, identifying opportunities for system enhancements, integrations, and optimization
  • Develop data insights to identify opportunities, measure adoption, and track system performance
  • Support data governance principles by ensuring data quality, security, and compliance within the Workday systemBuild and maintain advanced custom reports, leveraging calculated fields and other reporting functionalities

Requirements

Required

  • Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, or a related field
  • Five to seven years of related experience
  • In-depth knowledge of human resources processes, data governance, information technology infrastructure, and data security practices
  • Proficiency in leading the implementation and optimization of human resources platforms, with Workday strongly desired
  • Deep understanding of human resources data analytics and reporting best practices
  • Experience with data visualization tools such as Prism, Tableau, and Power BI
  • Highly effective program and project management skills, with a track record of successfully delivering complex human resources technology initiatives
  • Effective communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence and build relationships at all levels of the organization

Preferred

  • Familiarity with human resources and payroll processes and data

Benefits & conditions

Pulled from the full job description

  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Life insurance, Northeastern University considers factors such as candidate work experience, education and skills when extending an offer.

Northeastern has a comprehensive benefits package for benefit eligible employees. This includes medical, vision, dental, paid time off, tuition assistance, wellness & life, retirement- as well as commuting & transportation. Visit https://hr.northeastern.edu/benefits/ for more information.

All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Compensation Grade/Pay Type: 112S

Expected Hiring Range: $99,010.00 - $143,567.50

With the pay range(s) shown above, the starting salary will depend on several factors, which may include your education, experience, location, knowledge and expertise, and skills as well as a pay comparison to similarly-situated employees already in the role. Salary ranges are reviewed regularly and are subject to change.

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