Director, HRIS

Boston Medical Center (BMC) is seeking a strategic, systems-oriented Director, HRIS to lead the vision, optimization, and operational excellence of the organization’s HR technology eco system. This role oversees a team of eleven professionals responsible for HRIS platforms, including Workday, and UKG time and attendance system.

The Director will play a critical role in advancing BMC’s HR technology strategy by optimizing Workday functionality, establishing standardized and scalable HRIS processes, and ensuring seamless integration across systems. This leader will drive team effectiveness, lead through transformation, and partner closely with HR, Finance, and Operations, to deliver high-impact, user-centered solutions.

• Define and execute a comprehensive HRIS strategy aligned with BMC’s organizational and HR priorities
• Lead ongoing optimization and enhancement of Workday, ensuring full utilization of system capabilities
• Oversee UKG workforce management systems, ensuring alignment with operational needs and compliance requirements
• Ensure seamless integration and data flow across HR systems and enterprise platforms

• Establish governance models, standards, and best practices for Workday configuration, security, and releases
• Lead prioritization and execution of system enhancements, upgrades, and new module implementations
• Partner with functional HR leaders to continuously improve user experience and system adoption
• Ensure data integrity, security, and compliance across all HRIS platforms

• Design and implement standardized HRIS workflows, processes, and service delivery models across the enterprise
• Partner with HR Centers of Expertise (COEs) and business leaders to define clear, consistent processes supported by technology
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency, reduce manual work, and improve data quality

• Lead, develop, and structure a high-performing team of eleven HRIS professionals.
• Align team roles, responsibilities, and capabilities to operate at optimal capacity and scalability
• Foster a culture of accountability, innovation, and collaboration
• Build capabilities in system configuration, reporting, analytics, and project delivery

• Lead HRIS-related transformation initiatives, including system enhancements, process redesign, and adoption efforts
• Develop and execute change management strategies to ensure successful implementation and sustained adoption
• Serve as a key advisor to HR and business leaders during periods of change, ensuring alignment and clarity

• Collaborate closely to align HR technology with enterprise architecture, security, and infrastructure standards
• Ensure effective governance, prioritization, and delivery of HRIS-related projects and integrations
• Partner on system performance, upgrades, and issue resolution

• Lead a portfolio of HRIS projects, ensuring disciplined project management, prioritization, and execution
• Establish clear roadmaps, timelines, and success metrics for HR technology initiatives
• Balance strategic initiatives with operational demands

(The above statements in this job description are intended to depict the general nature and level of work assigned to the employee(s) in this job. The above is not intended to represent an exhaustive list of accountable duties and responsibilities required)

• Bachelor’s degree in information systems, Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field
• 10+ years of progressive HRIS or HR…