Sr. Manager- HR Technology

At MFS, you will find a culture that supports you in doing what you do best. Our employees work together to reach better outcomes, favoring the strongest idea over the strongest individual. We put people first and demonstrate care and compassion for our community and each other. Because what we do matters – to us as valued professionals and to the millions of people and institutions who rely on us to help them build more secure and prosperous futures.

THE ROLE

Use discretion, judgment, HR experience and knowledge, to plan and direct the strategic vision of various HR Technology Solutions, identifying, recommending, and implementing long- and short-term solutions and improved processes to enhance the Human Resource infrastructure. Work to increase efficiencies, reduce workflows and optimize the use of current and proposed systems within the HR Department. The Senior Manager, HRIS will be responsible for incorporating functionality and systems that deliver efficiencies and an exceptional user experience in support of our talent management goals. This will include identification and implementation of new systems, as well as ongoing assessment, management and administration of existing and new HR Technology systems.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Own the design, implementation and maintenance of HR Technology solutions with a focus on process efficiency, scalability and employee experience. Manage the various HR systems and related analytics with emphasis on maximizing the Workday HCM implementation and ensuring maximum interconnectivity between relevant HR systems
• Develop and implement a comprehensive HRIS roadmap to support the organization’s global HR and business objectives.  Scope, plan and drive complex and matrix initiatives, projects, and programs to further promote and improve HR operations at a global level and across the HR function.
• Apply deep HR functional knowledge to influence and collaborate with HR COE’s, HRBP’s and IT to understand HR strategy and create a technology vision to support goals and focus areas.
• Improve, streamline, and automate human resource business processes.  Ensure HR workflow are efficient, transparent, adaptable and documented.
• Work closely with HR functional areas to understand business needs and workflow.  Analyze requirements and scope, develop, and drive solutions to complex system problems across all HR functions.
• Serve as project manager for HR technology initiatives; lead cross-functional project teams of both HR and IT experts.  Understand and communicate business requirements to developers and IT.  Develop project plans, manage meetings and ensure projects stay focused. 
• Oversee design, testing and support of internal and external interfaces to Workday HCM.  Ensure HR systems are leveraged to maximize the effectiveness and efficiency of HR operations and data management. 
• Serve as a member of the Human Resources Management Team, providing leadership across the department on daily management issues.  Support the development and implementation of long-term strategic planning.
• Manage HRIS staff; prioritize and allocate work, provide guidance, make decisions regarding employment, performance measurement, compensation, training, development and perform other related supervisory activities.
• Assume additional responsibilities, and special projects, as requested.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• Bachelor’s degree in business, Computer Science or related field.  Advanced technical degree or education preferred.   
• 8-12 years of related experience in processes and systems within a Human Resources environment.
• Management experience with HR Enterprise systems such as Workday, SAP, Cornerstone, etc. with deep knowledge of MS Excel and Word is required. Experience with the Workday environment preferred.
• Strong Microsoft product skills required.  Familiarity with reporting tools, Ceridian payroll interface and applicant tracking systems preferred.
• Strong analytical, organizational, communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal (ability to influence) skills; demonstrated ability to make independent decisions.
• Strong consultative and diagnostic skills; experience in project management methodology, process orientation and process management.

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At MFS, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace. If you are excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly, we encourage you to apply - you might be just the right candidate for this role or others.

• Generous time-off provided: including "Responsible time off" for many roles, paid company holidays when the US Stock Exchange is closed, plus paid volunteer time

• Family Focus: Up to 20 weeks of paid leave for new parents, back-up care program, dependent care flexible spending account, adoption assistance, generous caregiver leave

• Health and Welfare: Competitive medical, vision and dental plans, plus tax-free health savings accounts with company contributions

• Wellness Programs: Robust wellness webinars, employee assistance program with a focus on mental health, subsidized fitness benefit via Wellhub (formerly Gympass), where you can workout at gyms, studios and boutique fitness locations near you, join virtual personal training sessions and access a wide variety of well-being apps

• Life & Disability Benefits: Company-paid basic life insurance and short-term disability

• Financial Benefits: 401(k) savings plan, Defined Contribution plan- 15% of base salary invested into the Plan, competitive total compensation programs

MFS is a hybrid work environment (remote/onsite) unless otherwise stated in the job posting.

If any applicant is unable to complete an application or respond to a job opening because of a disability, please contact MFS at 617-954-5000 or email [email protected] for assistance. 

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