The Vice President, HR Technology Strategy & Operations is a senior HR leadership role responsible for developing and executing the organization's HR technology strategy, operational excellence, compliance framework, and employee administration functions. This role provides strategic and operational leadership for Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS and HCM), benefits, payroll, onboarding/offboarding, Acquisitions/Divestitures, HR operations, compliance, workforce data governance, and HR service delivery.
As a key member of the HR leadership team, the VP partners closely with the SVP, Deputy CHRO, HR leadership, and cross-functional leaders to build scalable, efficient, and compliant people processes that support organizational growth, enhance the employee experience, and drive business performance.
Key Responsibilities
HR Technology Strategy & Digital Transformation
Lead the governance, optimization, implementation, and ongoing management of HRIS/HCM, payroll, workforce planning, and employee experience platforms.
Evaluate emerging technologies, automation solutions, AI capabilities, and digital tools to improve HR effectiveness and employee engagement.
Partner with IT, Finance, Legal, Compliance and business leaders to ensure seamless integration and scalability of HR technology solutions.
Oversee vendor selection, contract management, system performance, and technology investment planning.
Drive automation, process digitization, AI adoption, and continuous improvement initiatives across HR operations.
Strategic Leadership
Develop and lead a high-performing team across HR technology, HR operations, compliance, and analytics functions.
HR Operations & Service Delivery
Provide strategic leadership for all HR operations, employee administration, and service delivery functions. Includes Compensation, Benefits, Payroll, HCM, Onboarding, Compliance and IGO/Acquisitions
Drive process standardization, automation, continuous improvement, and operational excellence initiatives.
Partner with HR leadership to support organizational growth, mergers and acquisitions, restructuring, and workforce transformation initiatives.
Benefits & Payroll Administration
Provides oversight and direction for benefits and payroll strategy and administration, ensuring competitive, compliant, and cost-effective programs.
Ensure effective integration among compensation, benefits, payroll, finance, and HR systems.
Establishes/maintains strong partnerships with key stakeholders in Finance, Legal, Compliance, and Technology
Onboarding, Acquisitions & Employee Experience
HR Compliance & Risk Management
Ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, including wage and hour requirements, EEO, ADA, FMLA, leave administration, pay transparency, affirmative action, and data privacy requirements.
Workforce Analytics & Strategic Planning
Utilize data to identify trends, risks, operational efficiencies, and opportunities for improvement.
Support organizational planning, restructuring, mergers and acquisitions, and business transformation initiatives.
Leadership & Team Development
Lead and develop teams responsible for HR Operations, HRIS, Benefits, Payroll, Compliance, Onboarding, and HR Analytics.
Build organizational capability through succession planning, coaching, mentoring, and talent development.
Establish strategic priorities, budgets, resource plans, and performance goals for all areas of responsibility.
Foster a culture of operational excellence, accountability, innovation, continuous improvement, and customer service.
Qualifications
Education
Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Information Systems, Organizational Leadership, or related field required.
Experience
7+ years of senior-level leadership responsibility within HR operations, HR technology, compliance, or related functions.
Deep knowledge of employment law, regulatory compliance, HR governance, and risk management practices.
Proficiency in Oracle, and various HR technology platforms (Docebo, Ashby, others) and knowledge of digital workforce modules/capabilities and integration of AI tools and platforms.
Preferred Certifications
Success Measures
Within the first 12–24 months, the VP will:
Leadership Scope: Direct oversight of HR Technology, HRIS, HR Operations, HR Shared Services, HR Compliance, HR Analytics, and associated vendor relationships and budgets.
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