Manager, Human Resource Technology

The HR Technology Manager is responsible for the governance, optimization, and day-to-day management of HR technology solutions that support the Global Human Resources organization. Partnering with the Director of Global HR Technology to execute the overall technology strategy, this role leads the planning, implementation, enhancement, and ongoing management of HR systems to drive operational excellence, data integrity, compliance, reporting capabilities, and an improved employee experience. The HR Technology Manager oversees the configuration, customization, testing, deployment, and support of HR technology platforms while ensuring alignment with business objectives and HR strategy. This position manages a team of HR technology professionals, providing the leadership, coaching, and development opportunities that foster high performance, accountability, and continuous growth. Working closely with HR leaders, Finance, IT partners, vendors, and cross-functional stakeholders, the HR Technology Manager serves as a trusted advisor and key contributor—leading system initiatives, process improvement efforts, and change management activities across the HR technology landscape. The role is accountable for managing multiple priorities and projects simultaneously while maintaining a strong commitment to service, quality, governance, and stakeholder satisfaction. The ideal candidate combines deep expertise in Oracle HCM technology and data management with strong project management, analytical, and leadership skills. This individual is a proactive problem solver who can translate business needs into scalable technology solutions, drive innovation, and deliver measurable business value through effective HR systems and processes. Essential Functions: HR Technology Strategy, Governance & Roadmap Management Support the strategic direction, governance, and optimization of HR technology platforms, ensuring alignment with business objectives and HR priorities. Contribute to and execute the HR technology roadmap, identifying opportunities for innovation, automation, and process improvement; including AI-enabled capabilities (e.g., Oracle AI features). Partner with HR and business leaders to evaluate and implement technology solutions that enhance workforce processes and employee experience. Enforce HR technology governance standards, ensuring changes follow defined intake, review, and approval workflows. HR Technology Strategy, Governance & Roadmap Management Support the strategic direction, governance, and optimization of HR technology platforms, ensuring alignment with business objectives and HR priorities. Contribute to and execute the HR technology roadmap, identifying opportunities for innovation, automation, and process improvement; including AI-enabled capabilities (e.g., Oracle AI features). Partner with HR and business leaders to evaluate and implement technology solutions that enhance workforce processes and employee experience. Enforce HR technology governance standards, ensuring changes follow defined intake, review, and approval workflows. HR Systems Management & Continuous Improvement Oversee the configuration, maintenance, testing, deployment, and support of HR technology systems, including Oracle HCM modules: Core HR, Compensation, Recruitment, Talent, Help Desk, Absence Management, Learning and Reporting. Ensure system performance, scalability, data integrity, and adoption through ongoing enhancements and optimization initiatives. Manage quarterly release cycles, system upgrades, patches, integrations, and downstream/middleware and payroll interfaces. Serve as the senior escalation point (tier-2/tier-3) for complex system issues, ensuring timely resolution and root-cause analysis Project & Change Management Lead complex HR technology projects and cross-functional initiatives from planning through implementation and stabilization. Coordinate stakeholders, resources, timelines, and budgets to ensure successful project delivery.