Director, HR Process & Governance

The Opportunity

The Director, HR Process & Governance is a strategic leadership role responsible for defining and operationalizing the global HR process strategy. This role ensures end-to-end process excellence across the HR ecosystem, driving standardization, compliance, optimization, and alignment with the organization’s strategic goals.

The Director, HR Process & Governance is a strategic leadership role responsible for defining and operationalizing the global HR process strategy. This role ensures end-to-end process excellence across the HR ecosystem, driving standardization, compliance, optimization, and alignment with the organization’s strategic goals.

• Define and lead the global HR process strategy, ensuring consistency, scalability, and alignment with business objectives.
• Establish governance frameworks, standards, and policies for end-to-end HR processes (hire-to-retire lifecycle).
• Drive process standardization and simplification across geographies and business units.
• Ensure compliance with internal policies, regulatory requirements, and audit standards.
• Implement process performance metrics (KPIs/SLAs) and continuous improvement frameworks.

• Lead process re-engineering initiatives to improve efficiency, reduce complexity, and enhance employee experience.
• Identify opportunities to automate and digitize HR processes using advanced technologies (AI, workflows, self-service platforms).
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement using methodologies such as Lean, Six Sigma, or Agile.

• Partner closely with HRIS and IT to design and implement scalable technology solutions supporting HR processes.
• Serve as the HR functional lead for technology innovation, ensuring solutions are user‑centric and aligned with business needs.
• Drive digital transformation initiatives that enhance data integrity, reporting, and decision‑making capabilities.

• Lead the end-to-end implementation of Oracle HCM Cloud, including planning, design, testing, deployment, and stabilization.
• Ensure alignment of system capabilities with standardized HR processes and governance frameworks.
• Oversee change management, adoption strategies, and stakeholder engagement during implementation.
• Ensure long‑term optimization and roadmap development post‑deployment.

• Manage the enterprise HR project portfolio (“project stack”), ensuring initiatives align with strategic priorities.
• Establish governance and prioritization frameworks for HR initiatives.
• Monitor project progress, risks, and outcomes to ensure timely and successful delivery.
• Drive cross‑functional collaboration to achieve organizational outcomes.

• Partner with senior HR leadership, business leaders, and functional stakeholders to align priorities and drive execution.
• Lead and develop a high‑performing team focused on process excellence, governance, and transformation.
• Influence organizational change through strong communication, stakeholder engagement, and executive presence.

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field (Master’s preferred).
• 10+ years of progressive HR experience, with significant focus on HR operations, process design, or transformation.
• 5+ years in leadership roles managing global or enterprise‑wide HR initiatives.
• Proven experience leading large‑scale HRIS implementations, preferably Oracle HCM Cloud.

• Deep expertise in HR end-to-end processes (hire-to-retire lifecycle).
• Strong understanding of HR…