HRIS Manager

Overview

The Human Resources (HR) Information Systems Manager will play a critical role in the future of Apex Service Partners by providing day‑to‑day operational leadership over the core applications supporting the People Operations function orting to the Director of HRIS, this role will collaborate with departmental and operational teams to enhance, support, and innovate the Human Resources software architecture (consisting of several integrated SaaS‑based software tools) to support a world‑class People Operations function – driving efficiencies, improving the employee experience, and ultimately increasing profitability.

The HR Information Systems Manager will build and/or maintain a highly scalable, best‑in‑class integrated HR technology stack, driving adoption/alignment at Partner Services and with the Regional Leadership teams. Working as part of the Technology Services Enterprise Applications team and integrated with the overall Apex technology strategy, the Manager will work closely with their clients in the People Operations function (including Talent Acquisition, Talent Development, Employee Services, and Payroll) to find the balance between our fierce focus on local operations and the benefits of scale for processes and systems.

The Manager will be accountable for the management and administration of a variety of HR software platforms, ensuring alignment to business processes and acting as a data steward for the applications under their domain. He or she must have superior organization and communication skills, while maintaining incredible attention to detail in a fast‑paced environment. This individual will perform both strategic and operational work with HR applications at Apex that require high levels of competency with enterprise‑level issue resolution, communication and training.

Successful candidates must have experience with mid‑market integrated SaaS platforms supporting HR teams and have experience with a minimum of one HR Technology Transformation through system migration or implementation. This individual must be growth‑oriented, have strong organizational skills and attention to detail, be a strong and articulate communicator, and possess the ability to multi‑task in a fast‑paced and entrepreneurial environment.

• Managing and delivering on the effectiveness and efficiency of the Company’s HR software applications, including their business adoption, administration, system maintenance, issue resolution, user training, automation, optimization and ultimately innovation.
• Providing subject‑matter expertise related to the HR application stack and processes, with a focus on being fact‑based and metric‑driven in all aspects of back‑office operations.
• Bringing a true “client service” and “entrepreneurial” mindset to building relationships with users and leadership, particularly field colleagues, whereby all parties can depend on the Enterprise Applications department for their HR software needs.
• Maintaining and improving HR software and support services to ensure reliable, scalable and sustainable customer and employee‑focused operations, and efficiencies for the business.
• Working with Enterprise Applications department and capability leadership to execute the tasks identified for the HR applications and collaborate on determining the highest‑value activities that are aligned to the business strategy and delivered according to planned timeline and budget.
• Collaborating on and refining an HR M&A Playbook – working in conjunction with HR colleagues to support integration of new acquisitions onto HR system architecture.
• Staying current with the HR technology marketplace and collaborating on use cases for our investment in emerging technologies.
• Participating in our relationships with the strategic account managers and support teams at our HR software vendor partners.
• Working with internal cybersecurity leaders to build and execute cyber security goals related to the HR software environment.

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 5+ years minimum working with SaaS‑based HR software, preferably in a rapidly growing middle‑market company (PE‑backed company experience a…