HR Technology Platforms Manager

WCG delivers transformational solutions that accelerate clinical research and advance human health. We serve the experts, innovators, and pathfinders on the front lines of science and medicine—empowering them to develop breakthrough therapies while ensuring the risks of progress never outweigh the value of human life. Together, we stimulate growth, maximize efficiency, and shape the future of clinical trials.

At WCG, we invest in our people because you are the driving force behind our mission. When you grow, our impact grows. When you thrive, research accelerates. We empower you to build a meaningful career while advancing the work that improves lives.

Comprehensive health and financial protection – Medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, 401(k) with company match, and flexible spending accounts

Resources that support your whole life – Employee assistance programs and work/life balance tools

Investment in your growth – Referral bonuses, tuition reimbursement, on-the-job training, certification assistance, and continuing education support

Time to recharge – Paid holidays, vacation, and sick time

Pathways forward – Career development opportunities across One WCG

We practice transparency in everything we do, including compensation. The salary range for this position reflects our commitment to fair, competitive pay based on your qualifications, experience, skills, education, and location. Together, we'll find the right fit for your expertise and our shared mission.

JOB SUMMARY:

The HR Technology Platforms Manager is responsible for the management, configuration, maintenance, optimization, and ongoing evolution of WCG's Human Resources technology ecosystem. This role is the primary steward of HR systems and digital capabilities, ensuring WCG’s HR technology investments effectively support business objectives, enhance employee and manager experiences, improve operational efficiency, and provide actionable workforce insights. The role directly oversees WCG HR's growing people-based technology portfolio, data needs, and AI-enabled future.

The HR Technology Platforms Manager combines technical expertise, business process knowledge, and strategic thinking to maximize the value of HR technology platforms. This role partners closely with HR Centers of Excellence, HR Business Partners, Technology Solutions, Finance, Compliance, and business leaders to identify opportunities for innovation, automation, continuous improvement and data-driven decision making. The position also serves as a WCG HR technology thought leader, proactively monitoring market trends, emerging technologies, AI-enabled solutions, and best practices to ensure WCG maintains a modern, efficient, and scalable HR technology environment.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty and responsibility satisfactorily. The accountabilities listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or ability required.

• Partner with HR Leadership Team and business owners looking across all HR systems in the creation of an HR technology roadmap that adapts to a dynamic business environment.

• Evaluate the effectiveness of existing HR technology platforms and recommend enhancements, upgrades, replacements, or new investments.

• Serve as the primary administrator and subject matter expert for the HR technology ecosystem.

• Manage governance to ensure tech stack integrity, security, compliance, and scalability. Lead the HR vendor qualification process for all new technologies, interfacing with compliance and tech solution.

• Monitor industry trends, emerging technologies, AI capabilities,…