Director IT Solutions-HR Systems (REMOTE) at United Natural Foods Inc in Providence, Rhode Island

Job Description:

PURPOSE:
The Director IT Solutions-HR Systems leads efforts in the long-term design, implementation, and operational support of UNFI's Human Resources Management Software and Systems through applying knowledge of HR business practices, technology transformation and industry practices. This leadership position will lead the creation of the HCM technology framework and provide transformational leadership and technical expertise that advance the organization.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

HCM Technology Strategy and Transformational Design:

• Develops, designs, and supports the creation of HCM applications through collaborative partnerships, application of industry knowledge, and proactively solve chronic problems and leads technology roadmaps.
• Develops Human Resources Systems and technology multi-year roadmaps and strategies for corresponding solutions including Learning Management, Content Management and PPM systems.
• Applies a strategic mindset to collaborate with business leaders on technical feasibility of proposed changes and leads proper communication and alignment of capabilities.
• Applies organizational design skillsets to aligned with organizational strategy, executing planned department goals, and the talent planning that supports strategy/goal execution.
• Actively identifies and establishes metrics used to measure stability and KPI of HCM.

Team Leadership and Management:

• Consults and advises leaders on industry standards and best practices that advances the organization.
• Build a high performing team by both developing, attracting, and engaging existing and new team members to ensure transformational growth.
• Creates and oversees departmental capital and expense budgets for projects, hardware, software, staffing (internal/external), etc. and ensures value has been added to the business through cost savings and ROI analyses.

UNFI Business Partnership & Vendor Management:

• Establishes and maintains strong working relations and partnerships with UNFI business teams, IT vendors and peers while addressing critical issues and opportunities to achieve organizational goals and objectives.
• Manages appropriate vendor relationship(s), understanding their products and services and aligning them with internal needs.
• Effectively manages the utilization of external services (e.g., product or platform vendors, service providers, contractors, consultants, outsourced functions).
• Ensures appropriate IT vendor contracts are in place for corresponding products and services.
• Creates RFIs, RFPs, SLAs, SOWs and processes invoices in alignment with our UNFI and IT best practices.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

Education/ Certifications/or Equivalent combination of education training and experience:
• Bachelor's degree in management information systems, computer science, or related discipline is required or combination of education and experience

Experience:
• 8-12 years of relevant IT and leadership experience.
• 5+ years of relevant Information Technology modern integration and architecture experience is required.
• Prior experience delivering modernized HCM technology solutions to HR partners (e.g.: Workday/ Oracle Cloud/SAP SuccessFactors).
• Strong understanding of HR, payroll and finance processes and procedures (e.g.: recruiting, benefits, payroll, performance management, time tracking, etc.).
• Experience with legacy on-premises HR systems (Peoplesoft experience preferred).
• Experience with Content Management Systems, Learning Management Systems, and PPM Systems.
• 5+ years of experience working in a product team structure.

Knowledge/ Skills/ Abilities:
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, strong customer focus and demonstrated ability to work in geographically dispersed teams.
• Ability to manage concurrent efforts with competing priorities while ensuring timelines and budgets are met.
• Ability to create process and process design where none or little exists.
• Ability to create strategic landscape that delivers against IT goals.
• Strategic and Creative Thinking Skills with proven ability to see future possibilities, translate them into creative strategies and integrate into day-to- day activities.
• Ability to build strong teams across dispersed work locations, including mentoring and providing developmental goals for internal employees and external IT partners.
• Growth mindset and is open curious and engages in critical thinking.
• Track record of being a change agent, one who can drive new and commercial thinking across the organization and the behaviors supporting such, while engaging in a collaborative, inclusive leadership style.

PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT/DEMANDS:

• Some travel may be required.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. UNFI is an Equal Opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive and respectful environment for all.

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