Senior Manager, HR Business Applications

This is an incredible opportunity to be part of a company that has been at the forefront of AI and high-performance data storage innovation for over two decades. DataDirect Networks (DDN) is a global market leader renowned for powering many of the world's most demanding AI data centers, in industries ranging from life sciences and healthcare to financial services, autonomous cars, Government, academia, research and manufacturing.

"DDN's A3I solutions are transforming the landscape of AI infrastructure." - IDC

"The real differentiator is DDN. I never hesitate to recommend DDN. DDN is the de facto name for AI Storage in high performance environments" - Marc Hamilton, VP, Solutions Architecture & Engineering | NVIDIA

DDN is the global leader in AI and multi-cloud data management at scale. Our cutting-edge data intelligence platform is designed to accelerate AI workloads, enabling organizations to extract maximum value from their data. With a proven track record of performance, reliability, and scalability, DDN empowers businesses to tackle the most challenging AI and data-intensive workloads with confidence.

Our success is driven by our unwavering commitment to innovation, customer-centricity, and a team of passionate professionals who bring their expertise and dedication to every project. This is a chance to make a significant impact at a company that is shaping the future of AI and data management.

Our commitment to innovation, customer success, and market leadership makes this an exciting and rewarding role for a driven professional looking to make a lasting impact in the world of AI and data storage.

The HR Business Applications leader will report to the Director of G&A Business Applications within the org of the Chief Accounting Officer. Our organization is preparing for a multi-year technology modernization including a ground up rebuilding of the core HCM, Financial Management, CRM, and automation/integration technologies. We are looking for an experienced, hands-on HRIS leader to spearhead the HCM modernization and ultimately build out a team for ongoing enhancements, employee engagement technologies, and applied ai. This is a great opportunity to grow your skills. You will work with highly talented, dedicated co-workers who will challenge you and empower you to solve big problems. You will also be exposed to modern technology. Workday will be our core HCM and we will drive innovation in and around it through modern orchestration technology and workplace ai

Responsibilities for this role include but are not limited to

Serve as primary technical lead on Workday HCM/Payroll/Benefits implementation. Lead design decisions such as position management
• Develop strong business partnering relationships with HR leadership, Data function leadership, and FP&A leadership
• Functionally advise on core integration design for external recruiting, global payroll, etc...
• Work with Director, G&A systems to scope and plan additional phases of technology modernization
• Build team in alignment with business objectives and company growth
• Implement support and enhancement operating model including visible sprint planning
• Lead Phase X deployments of learning, help, peakon, global payrol, etc...
• Collaborate and advise on workplace ai technology implementation
• Work closely with integration/automation leads to continually enhance application connectivity for integration, analytics, and agentic workflows

Qualifications For This Role Are

• 8+ years experience with Workday HCM and/or similar HRIS technologies
• Strong understanding of core HCM, compensation, and bonus modules such as learning, recruiting, time, absence, payroll
• People management experience preferred
• A keen interest in the "why" of decision making and what business context drives the goals of our teams and our org
• Data Driven. You leverage data to help guide decisions and challenge existing assumptions
• Relationship oriented. You know how to work across departments to navigate ambiguity and get things done

Location:

• Preference for New York City or remote EST
• Other remote locations will still be considered and are encouraged to apply

Salary Range for this role will be: $113,000 - $210,000

DDN has a very strong orientation towards these 4 characteristics and any successful employee will demonstrate these capabilities:

Self-Starter - Takes independent action to identify and solve problems. Seeks out relevant information needed to make decisions. Gets involved with new initiatives.

Success/Achievement Orientation - Delivers quality results consistently. Targets, achieves (or exceeds) measurable results. Sets challenging goals, focuses on critical priorities, and is accountable.

Problem Solving - Recognizes problems and responds with a systematic assessment that identifies and addresses cause of issue. Practical, realistic, and resourceful.

Innovative - Builds and improves key business processes that enhance the effectiveness of DDN. Generates new ideas, challenges the status quo, and solves problems creatively.

DataDirect Networks, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender, sex stereotyping, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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