Human Resources Technology Manager

About the role

As the Manager, Human Resources (HR) Technology, you will shape the future of HR operations by providing strategic vision, innovative solutions, and operational leadership for the technologies that power the employee experience. You will lead and manage a team of HR Technology professionals, guiding the delivery of solutions that streamline processes, enhance efficiency, and enable seamless integration across HR systems. You will partner with HR and peer teams to ensure technology solutions support business priorities, maintain data accuracy, strengthen process integrity, and maximize the value of HR technology investments.

You will ensure thorough planning for implementation and maintenance to optimize system performance while minimizing human resources (HR) operations disruptions. You will support HR staff in identifying technology solutions to streamline and improve business processes. You will promote understanding of technology system impacts and capabilities among system users to support efficient use, problem identification, and resolution. You will ensure communication of new functionality, system updates, and training to support effective implementation.

You will provide leadership and management to the HR Technology team, including hiring, coaching, mentoring, training, performance management, discipline, recognition, teambuilding, and goal setting. You will foster a collaborative work environment that supports effective use of HR technologies and exceptional customer service.

You will lead the Human Capital Management (HCM) Core Group (HR, Information Communication Technology (ICT) and Payroll) in discussions, problem solving, priority setting, and resource coordination. You will advocate for resources to meet HR technology needs and lead the HCM User Group in process discussions, problem solving, and resource sharing.

You will partner with the director to develop and implement strategic technology plans that support efficient HR operations. You will research emerging technologies and enhancements to existing systems that provide value to HR.

You will manage the HR Technology budget and allocate resources, including providing analysis and justification for new budget requests. You will oversee and manage HR Technology procurements, coordinating stakeholders, resources, and timelines.

You will ensure HR technologies are aligned and integrated with each other, non-HR systems that share data, and business processes to support efficient operations across HR and the Port. You will provide HR system data to Port employees with a legitimate business need and ensure the security of all HR technologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of HR Technology professionals to deliver solutions that streamline processes and enhance efficiency.
• Partner with HR and peer teams to align technology solutions with business priorities and maximize HR technology investments.
• Plan and execute system implementations and maintenance to optimize performance and minimize disruptions.
• Support HR staff in identifying and implementing technology solutions to improve business processes.
• Promote understanding of technology system impacts and capabilities among users to ensure efficient use and problem resolution.
• Communicate new functionality, system updates, and training to support effective implementation.
• Provide leadership and management to the HR Technology team, including hiring, coaching, mentoring, and performance management.
• Foster a collaborative work environment that supports effective use of HR technologies and exceptional customer service.
• Lead the HCM Core Group and HCM User Group in discussions, problem-solving, priority setting, and resource coordination.
• Advocate for resources to meet HR technology needs and lead process discussions and resource sharing.
• Develop and implement strategic technology plans that support efficient HR operations.
• Research emerging technologies and enhancements to existing systems that provide value to HR.
• Manage the HR Technology budget, allocate resources, and justify new budget requests.
• Oversee and manage HR Technology procurements, coordinating stakeholders, resources, and timelines.
• Ensure HR technologies are aligned, integrated, and secure, providing data access to authorized Port employees.

Requirements

• Five (5) years of experience in business enterprise information technology and systems, including system design, implementation, updates, and/or recommending business solutions.
• Two (2) years of experience supervising, mentoring, leading staff, projects, and/or processes.
• Deep knowledge of HR technologies, systems, and business processes, with expertise in software development, implementation, technology evaluation, and budget management.
• Strong analytical skills to evaluate options, assess impacts, and provide data-informed recommendations.
• Proven leadership and people management skills, including coaching, development, performance management, and team motivation.
• Strong listening, written, verbal, and presentation skills to build collaboration and consensus.
• Commitment to equity and exemplifying shared values, behaviors, and practices in all aspects of the work.

Qualifications

• Experience with human capital management (HCM) platforms, including on-premises and software-as-a-service (SaaS) solutions, that integrate with HR systems such as applicant tracking, learning management, and benefits administration platforms.
• Understanding of system data exchanges and how integrations support accurate and efficient HR operations.
• Experience with on-premises PeopleSoft, Cornerstone, or Taleo is preferred.
• Experience supporting HR programs or processes, including talent acquisition, talent development, or total rewards, is a plus.

Schedule

Your normal work schedule will be Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (40 hours per week). Slightly more flexible start and end times may be available in this role. You may be required to work assigned shifts, including weekends, holidays, emergencies, and occasional extended hours to support system updates and implementations.

This work will take place in a hybrid/in-office setting at Management’s discretion. Onboarding is expected to occur in-office.

Employees must establish a residence in Washington state within 30 days of their first day of employment and must maintain a residence in Washington State during their employment with the Port of Seattle. If a position is eligible to telework, work performed while teleworking must be performed in Washington State.

Benefits

• Healthcare – Medical, Dental, and Vision Care with options that work for you and your family.
• Paid Vacation – Approximately four weeks per year that increases with tenure.
• Paid Sick Leave – At least one hour of sick leave for every 40 hours worked.
• Holidays – More than ten days per year to celebrate with family and friends.
• Pension/Retirement Plans – A pension and additional savings plans to prepare for your future.
• Getting to Work – Subsidized parking, low-cost public transit card, and alternative work arrangements.
• Parental Leave – Six weeks of paid leave to spend with new additions to your immediate family.
• Development – Tuition reimbursement, training, stretch assignments, and internal internships.
• Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion – The Port values diversity as a source of innovation and strength and is actively working to create an inclusive culture.
• Work-Life Balance – Resources to help you create healthy and balanced habits.
• Mission Driven – Focused on promoting economic opportunities and quality of life in the region through trade, travel, commerce, and job creation.

Pay

Minimum Salary: $157,674.00

Maximum Salary: $213,322.00