Sr. Manager, HRIS & Operations

About the role

CannonDesign is seeking a strategic and results-oriented Sr. Manager, HRIS & Operations to lead the evolution of our HR technology ecosystem and core HR operations. This role serves as the primary owner of our Human Resources Information System (HRIS) and plays a critical role in ensuring our people processes, systems, and data support and exceptional employee experience. As a key member of the HR team, you will partner across Human Resources, Finance, Payroll, Technology, and business leadership to drive operational excellence, optimize processes, strengthen data governance, and implement technology solutions that enable a growing, people-focused organization.

Responsibilities

• 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, partnering across HR, Technology, and Finance.
• Optimize core HR processes across the employee lifecycle, maintaining scalable, compliant procedures and controls.
• Oversee employee data, audits, and process consistency while partnering with HR Centers of Excellence to deliver a seamless employee experience.
• Lead HR technology and operational improvement initiatives from planning through implementation and adoption.
• Manage timelines, stakeholders, testing, training, and change activities, translating business needs into practical solutions with measurable results.
• Play a leading role in replacing the organization’s current legacy HR system, guiding the project from evaluation and planning through implementation, adoption, and stabilization.
• Deliver dashboards, reports, and workforce insights that support strategic decisions and organizational effectiveness.
• Maintain HR data governance standards, controls, and documentation, and champion responsible use of AI-enabled tools and analytics.
• Resolve complex HRIS issues and serve as the escalation point for system support.
• Create training and self-service resources, using support trends to reduce manual work and improve service delivery.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in human resources, Business Administration, Information Systems, or a related field required.
• 5+ years of progressive experience in HRIS, HR Operations, or a related HR technology function, with 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 and experience working with data analysis and reporting tools.
• Knowledge of HR compliance, data privacy, and governance best practices.
• Exceptional communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate across all levels of the organization.
• Experience with change management, process improvement methodologies, or HR transformation initiatives preferred.

Qualifications

• SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, SPHR, or similar certification preferred.

Pay

The salary range for this position is $120,560 to $150,700 annually. This is the anticipated salary range at the time of posting. Actual compensation may vary based on candidate's geographic location, work experience, education, and/or skill level.

Schedule

This position may be filled anywhere in the United States.