HRIS Team Leader

Job Description

The HRIS Manager, Americas is responsible for the strategic management, optimization, and day‑to‑day governance of our HR technology ecosystem. This role serves as the regional Subject Matter Expert (SME) for SAP Success Factors, managing large‑scale implementations and ensuring the integrity of HR data. You will act as a bridge between HR, IT, Finance, and Corporate to drive operational excellence and digital transformation.

A critical component of this role is overseeing the seamless performance of payroll systems to ensure 100% business continuity for our workforce.

• Manage and optimize Success Factors (HRIS), ensuring high levels of data accuracy, security, and compliance with regional labor laws.
• Oversee payroll system performance on a weekly basis to ensure uninterrupted processing and act as the primary escalation point for technical payroll hurdles.
• Lead diagnostic efforts and implement permanent fixes to resolve system interruptions, preventing recurrence.
• Communicate impact of system issues with HR, Finance, and employee groups, translating corporate rollouts to regional implementation.
• Lead end‑to‑end implementation of enterprise‑wide solutions, including Payroll (ADP Global View) and Time & Attendance (Workforce Software) systems.
• Serve as a key cross‑functional partner to IT, Finance, and business leadership to align system architecture with organizational goals.
• Deliver advanced reporting and analytics to drive data‑based decision‑making; oversee system integrations and enhancements.
• Spearhead consolidation of legal entities into single‑solution platforms, focusing on cost reduction and process efficiency.
• Contribute to the global HR Digitalization strategy, identifying opportunities to automate manual processes and improve employee self‑service.
• Collaborate with third‑party vendors to ensure technical requirements and SLAs are met.

• Enterprise Architecture Management
• Project Management
• Data Management
• Business Strategy Development
• Business Process Knowledge
• System Integration
• Technical Stakeholder Communication
• Technical Knowledge (Others)
• Business Analysis

• Bachelor's Degree in HRIS, Business Administration, or related field

• 5+ years of experience leading a team in HRIS management, specifically within large, multi‑national organizations.
• Technical Expertise:
  Advanced proficiency in HRIS, Timekeeping, and Payroll systems (SAP Success Factors, ADP Global View and Workforce Solutions preferred).
• Implementation
  
  Skills:
  
  Demonstrated success in leading end‑to‑end payroll and time‑tracking system migrations.
• Stakeholder Engagement:
  Strong ability to translate technical concepts into clear, actionable insights for non‑technical audiences.
• Communication:
  Skilled in handling high‑stakes communications and providing guidance to stakeholders at all organizational levels.
• Data & Compliance:
  Proven experience overseeing HR data integrity and compliance for organizations with 5,000+ employees.