Senior Manager, HR Systems

Metropolis Metropolis · Vertical AI · New York, NY +1 · People

Senior Manager, HR Systems role focused on owning and optimizing HR data and systems architecture, driving automation and efficiency, and preparing for a future Workday migration. The role involves managing current HR platforms, leading projects, and collaborating with IT and cross-functional partners. A key aspect is identifying opportunities to leverage AI for automation within HR processes and staying updated on HR tech trends.

What you'd actually do

  1. Serve as the strategic owner of HR data and systems, driving modernization and preparing for future HRIS migration
  2. Identify opportunities to leverage AI for automation and to streamline HR processes
  3. Manage and mentor a team of two direct reports while remaining hands-on with execution
  4. Partner with IT to build a scalable, sustainable, and future-proof HR systems architecture
  5. Maintain and optimize current HR platforms (AS400, Dayforce, Dimensions/UKG), ensuring data integrity and operational reliability

Skills

Required

  • HR systems management
  • HR data architecture
  • process automation
  • system integrations
  • leadership
  • team management
  • analytical skills
  • problem-solving skills
  • communication skills
  • collaboration skills

Nice to have

  • Dayforce
  • UKG/Dimensions
  • HRIS platforms

What the JD emphasized

  • 5+ years experience in HR systems management, with a track record of modernizing HR tech stacks
  • Deep technical expertise in HR data architecture, process automation, and system integrations
  • Proven leadership experience with the ability to manage, mentor, and inspire a team