Sr. Manager, HRIS & Operations

The role

This person will lead the HR technology ecosystem and core HR operations. They will own the HRIS, optimize employee lifecycle processes, and lead HR technology implementation projects.

What you will do

• Own the HRIS and related technologies, ensuring performance, data integrity, security and privacy compliance.
• Lead system enhancements, upgrades, integrations and vendor partnerships.
• Evaluate and implement scalable solutions that improve efficiency and employee experience.
• Optimize core HR processes across the employee lifecycle.
• Oversee employee data, audits and process consistency.
• Lead HR technology and operational improvement initiatives from planning through implementation and adoption.
• Manage timelines, stakeholders, testing, training and change activities.
• Lead the replacement of the organization's current legacy HR system.
• Deliver dashboards, reports and workforce insights.
• Maintain HR data governance standards, controls and documentation.

Required qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in human resources, Business Administration, Information Systems or a related field
• 5+ years of progressive experience in HRIS, HR Operations or a related HR technology function
• At least 3 years focused on HRIS management and implementation
• Experience serving as a system owner or lead administrator for an enterprise HRIS platform such as Workday, UKG, ADP, Oracle, SAP or comparable systems
• Demonstrated success leading HR technology implementations, system enhancements or large-scale process improvement initiatives
• Strong understanding of HR operations, employee lifecycle processes and HR data management
• Experience developing dashboards, reporting and workforce analytics
• Strong project management, organizational and problem-solving skills
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Experience working with data analysis and reporting tools
• Knowledge of HR compliance, data privacy and governance best practices
• Exceptional communication and relationship-building skills

Nice to have

• Experience with change management, process improvement methodologies or HR transformation initiatives
• SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, SPHR or similar certification

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision coverage
• Flexible spending account options
• Voluntary insurances
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Flex-time schedules
• Hybrid work options
• 401k plan
• Employee perk programs

Before you apply

• Please provide your resume and portfolio when applying.
• All employees are expected to complete mandatory training, including compliance training, within required timeframes and adhere to our internal policies and our Code of Conduct.

About the company

CannonDesign is a design practice where strategy, experience, architecture, engineering, and social impact converge. They use Living-Centered Design to solve challenges for clients and society.