HR Systems Manager

Henry Crown & Company/CC Industries is a Chicago-based, privately-held company that manages business, philanthropic, and family interests on behalf of a multi-generational family. The business ventures fall into broadly-defined categories: wholly-owned operating companies, public and private equity investments, and real estate. The enterprise also supports individual and collective giving through Crown Family Philanthropies and provides traditional family office services across generations.

The enterprise employs approximately 350 professionals in the areas of investment management, corporate development, financial operations, tax, research and innovation, human resources, information technologies, and legal.

We are a private enterprise with more than a 100-year legacy and track record of financial success, supporting our communities, and taking care of our employees. We plan strategically with a long-term time horizon and an integrated approach to access superior opportunities and optimize financial results. Integrity, collaboration, and dedication are cornerstones of our workplace culture that create rewarding professional experiences.

The HR Systems Manager provides strategic, functional, and technical leadership in the development, implementation, and optimization of HR systems across Henry Crown and Company (HCC), CC Industries (CCI), and portfolio companies under management agreements. The role focuses heavily on overseeing and enhancing the current HRIS environment—primarily Oracle HCM Cloud—to support operational excellence and business alignment. This position drives continuous improvement, innovation, and efficiency to support long-term HR goals.

Partnering with cross-functional HR teams, the HRIS Manager designs and delivers scalable technology solutions that meet current needs and support future growth. The role is critical in enabling data-driven decision-making, enhancing the employee experience, and ensuring smooth operation of HR systems and processes.

• Serve as the system owner and subject matter expert for Oracle HCM Cloud, providing leadership in the ongoing support, maintenance, and optimization of the platform across all corporate and operating units.
• Develop and support the implementation of a holistic technology roadmap, addressing recurring issues and incorporating trends to enable system engagement across the enterprise and empower appropriate levels of end-user directed actions.
• Manage system integrations, including the Oracle HCM Cloud Integration and Enterprise-wide SFTP environment, ensuring timely and accurate processing of all inbound and outbound files with third-party vendors (e.g., benefits providers, payroll, timekeeping systems).
• Responsible for the development and performance management of HRIS staff, ensuring team capabilities align with evolving organizational needs and technology advancements.
• Analyze and continuously evaluate HR-related business processes to identify automation opportunities, streamline workflows, and configure system solutions within Oracle that support best-in-class HR operations.
• Seek feedback from centers of excellence (CoEs) and HRBPs to continually identify stakeholder needs and optimization opportunities to deliver on HR and business strategy.
• Develop, maintain, and enforce HRIS policies and procedures related to system operations, access provisioning, data security, compliance, and interface governance.
• Design and deliver training and documentation for HR team members, managers, and employees to support the effective use of Oracle HCM Cloud modules.
• Monitor system performance and data integrity, establishing regular audits and reconciliation processes between Oracle and internal/external systems to ensure compliance, accuracy, and confidentiality of employee data.
• Oversee and manage the resolution of open Oracle SR tickets in collaboration with offshore consultants and internal teams, ensuring accountability, timely escalation, and high-quality system support.
• Monitor, prioritize, and manage multiple concurrent tasks and projects, collaborating with supporting staff to ensure timely and…