# HR Technology Manager
## About the Role
Ballard Spahr is seeking an HR Technology Manager to lead the firm's HR Technology function, overseeing HR systems, analytics, technology projects, and a team of HRIS Analysts. This role serves as a strategic partner to Human Resources and business leaders, ensuring HR technology is optimized, secure, scalable, and aligned with organizational goals.
The HR Technology Manager will lead HR technology initiatives including system enhancements, integrations, reporting, people analytics, project governance, testing, release management, change management, and continuous process improvement. The role also uses data and reporting to support business decisions, develops solutions for stakeholder needs, and promotes successful technology adoption through collaboration and training.
This position is remote for candidates located in Alaska, Georgia, Delaware, Pennsylvania, Arizona, Oregon, Utah, or South Dakota.
## Key Responsibilities
Lead end-to-end delivery of HR technology initiatives and system enhancements.
Manage HR technology projects, timelines, resources, project plans, and third-party consultants.
Establish project cadence, schedule recurring meetings, track progress, and proactively address roadblocks.
Partner with key stakeholders to define requirements, align priorities, communicate project status, and ensure business needs are met.
Collaborate with HR, Payroll, Talent, and IT leadership to align HR technology with business strategy.
Lead and mentor HRIS Analysts while prioritizing workstreams, projects, and deliverables.
Allocate and prioritize team deliverables based on capacity and business priorities.
Lead recurring team status meetings and maintain alignment with project timelines.
Identify, recommend, and implement improvements to enhance user experience and data integrity.
Oversee the configuration, design, and deployment of HR systems.
Ensure HR system performance, scalability, and effective operation.
Serve as a subject matter expert (SME) for HR systems.
Facilitate working sessions to support solution design and technology-related decision-making.
Support HR technology reporting, analytics, testing, release management, integrations, and change management.
Use data and reporting to support business decisions and stakeholder needs.
Drive continuous process improvement and automation of departmental functions.
## Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Information Services, Human Resource Administration with an Information Systems minor, or equivalent experience.
At least 3 years of people management experience.
Advanced Workday configuration experience.
Advanced Workday security experience.
Advanced Workday reporting experience.
Advanced Workday tenant management skills.
Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
Experience with HRIS and information systems.
Strong business analysis and problem-solving abilities.
Project management and critical thinking skills.
Proven experience improving processes and automating departmental functions.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to communicate technical concepts effectively to non-technical users.
Ability to provide excellent customer service.
Regular attendance and flexibility to work additional hours when needed.
## Preferred Qualifications The source job description does not identify additional qualifications as preferred, so no separate preferred qualification requirements are added.
## Skills & Competencies
HR Technology and HRIS
Workday configuration, security, reporting, and tenant management
People management and team leadership
Project management
Business analysis
Data reporting and analytics
Process improvement and automation
Problem-solving
Critical thinking
Microsoft Excel
Stakeholder collaboration
Technical communication
Customer service
Organization and attention to detail
Prioritization and deadline management
Continuous learning and adaptability
## Education & Experience
Education
Bachelor's degree in Information Services, Human Resource Administration with an Information Systems minor, or equivalent experience.
Experience
At least 3 years of people management experience.
HRIS/Information Systems expertise.
Advanced Workday configuration, security, reporting, and tenant management experience.
Experience with business analysis, project management, process improvement, and departmental automation.
## Work Arrangement & Schedule
Work arrangement: Remote
Eligible locations: Alaska, Georgia, Delaware, Pennsylvania, Arizona, Oregon, Utah, or South Dakota
Schedule: Regular attendance is required.
Additional hours: Flexibility to work additional hours when needed is required.
The source job description does not specify full-time or part-time status or a specific number of weekly hours.
## Compensation & Benefits The source job description does not provide a specific salary or hourly compensation range.
For eligible employees, Ballard Spahr offers:
Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance
Health savings accounts (HSA)
Flexible spending accounts (FSA)
Short-term disability
Long-term disability
401(k) retirement savings plan
Paid time off
Sick leave
Paid holidays
Employee assistance program
## Compliance / Additional Information
Ballard Spahr welcomes and encourages applicants from all backgrounds. The firm is an equal opportunity employer and provides equal consideration to qualified applicants regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, age, national origin, disability, citizenship, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, transgender status, sex stereotyping, genetic information, ancestry, veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable law.
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