Senior Manager, HR Technology & HRIS Transformation
About the Role
The Senior Manager, HR Technology & HRIS Transformation is a strategic, hands-on leader responsible for defining and executing BMI's HR technology vision. Reporting to the VP, Human Resources, this individual will own the Dayforce ecosystem while leading enterprise-wide transformation initiatives that simplify processes, automate manual work, and improve the employee experience. This role is ideal for a builder who thrives in ambiguity, can influence across functions without direct authority, and is equally comfortable developing a multi-year technology roadmap and rolling up their sleeves to execute.
Responsibilities
Own the overall HR technology strategy, roadmap, and governance for Dayforce and the broader HR technology ecosystem.
Lead enterprise-wide HR technology transformations from business case through implementation, stabilization, adoption, and optimization.
Transform manual, fragmented HR processes into scalable automated solutions.
Serve as the executive advisor to HR leadership on HR technology strategy, digital transformation, and workforce technology trends.
Personally lead configuration decisions, testing, process design, and system optimization when needed.
Develop business cases and technology roadmaps aligned with organizational priorities.
Partner with IT, Payroll, Finance, Security, Legal, and business leaders to deliver integrated solutions.
Build strong relationships with implementation partners while holding vendors accountable for scope, quality, timelines, and outcomes.
Drive organizational change, stakeholder engagement, training, and adoption for new technology initiatives.
Identify opportunities to leverage AI, workflow automation, employee self-service, analytics, and intelligent knowledge management to improve efficiency and employee experience.
Ensure data governance, security, compliance, reporting accuracy, and system integrity across HR platforms.
Lead and develop the HRIS team while fostering accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement.
Qualifications
7+ years of progressive HRIS or HR technology experience, including deep Dayforce expertise.
Demonstrated success leading enterprise HR technology transformations and large-scale implementations.
Experience supporting global HR technology initiatives across multiple countries.
Proven success moving organizations from manual processes to automated, scalable solutions.
Strong executive presence with the ability to influence senior leaders without direct authority.
Experience leading complex cross-functional initiatives in fast-paced, ambiguous environments.
Experience managing external implementation partners and technology vendors.
Strong project management, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to think strategically while remaining deeply engaged in execution.
Preferred Skills
Experience implementing AI-enabled HR solutions and employee self-service capabilities.
Experience integrating HRIS with ATS, Payroll, LMS, Identity Management, and enterprise applications.
Experience with Agile delivery methodologies.
Experience building HR technology roadmaps following mergers, acquisitions, or organizational transformation.
Core Competencies
Transformation Leadership
Strategic Agility
Executive Influence
Technology & AI Innovation
Operational Excellence
Vendor Leadership
Scrappiness and Bias for Action
Cross-Functional Collaboration
What Success Looks Like in Your First 12–18 Months
Establish a clear multi-year HR technology roadmap.
Improve Dayforce adoption and user experience.
Reduce manual processes through automation.
Launch practical AI-enabled employee self-service capabilities.
Strengthen cross-functional partnerships and vendor performance.
Deliver measurable improvements in efficiency, data quality, and employee experience.