Director, HRIS
Job Description
Define and execute the global HRIS strategy, aligned with DAUCH’s transformation and integration roadmap. Own governance of HR systems, including Workday roadmap, releases, and enhancements. Establish standardized data governance, system controls, and reporting structures.
System Implementation & Integration
Lead ongoing Workday deployment, optimization, and stabilization efforts. Drive integration of payroll systems into the global HRIS architecture, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and efficiency. Partner with IT and Payroll teams to enable end-to-end system integration across HR and Payroll platforms. Identify and implement automation opportunities to improve efficiency and data accuracy.
Serve as the primary HRIS partner to IT, aligning on system architecture, integrations, and technology roadmap. Collaborate closely with HR Transformation teams to enable process standardization and digital enablement. Partner with Payroll leadership to Integrate disparate payroll systems into a cohesive, scalable model, ensure alignment between HRIS data structures and payroll requirements and support global payroll harmonization initiatives.
Act as a strategic advisor to HR leadership and business leaders on technology-enabled solutions. Enable robust HR analytics and reporting capabilities. Provide insights to support: Workforce planning, Talent decision-making, Executive reporting (SteerCo, leadership reviews).
Ensure data integrity across HRIS and payroll systems. Manage HR technology vendor landscape (Workday and related third-party tools). Ensure contract performance, cost optimization, and service quality.
Team Management
Lead and develop a global HRIS team. Foster strong cross-functional collaboration between HR, IT, Payroll, and Transformation teams.
Other Duties
Perform other duties as required to support regional and organizational projects and objectives.
Required Skills And Education
Bachelor’s degree in HR, Information Systems, Business, or related field. 15+ years of experience in HRIS / HR Technology leadership. Deep expertise in HR Systems (implementation, optimization, governance), experience with Workday preferred. Strong experience with HRIS–Payroll integration and HR data architecture. Proven track record partnering with IT and leading cross-functional system integrations. Experience leading global HRIS teams and multi-region environments.
About Dauch
Dauch Corporation is a premier Driveline and Metal Forming supplier serving the global automotive industry with a powertrain-agnostic product portfolio that supports electric, hybrid, and internal combustion vehicles. The company is headquartered in Detroit, MI, with operations that span 24 countries and more than 175 locations. Formed through the acquisition of Dowlais Group plc and its subsidiaries - GKN Automotive and GKN Powder Metallurgy, Dauch unites deep engineering roots with global manufacturing capabilities and an entrepreneurial spirit to move mobility forward.