General Motors

AI Systems Engineering Manager - HRIS

General Motors • $120K — $150K *
Austin, TX 78745Hybrid
Information Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field, or equivalent experience.
  • Experience leading technical teams in systems engineering, platform engineering, or HR technology environments.
  • Skilled in setting technical direction and developing engineering talent.
  • Proven background in designing and implementing complex enterprise platforms.
  • Expertise in modernization efforts including automation and cloud enablement.
  • Strong understanding of security practices including RBAC and vulnerability remediation.
  • Effective communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and develop a team of engineers with a focus on technical guidance and performance feedback.
  • Establish the engineering vision and roadmap for HRIS platforms to align with organizational goals.
  • Modernize legacy systems through automation and improved engineering practices.
  • Guide the full engineering lifecycle from requirements definition to continuous improvement.
  • Implement platform engineering practices, focusing on security and resiliency.
  • Collaborate with HR and various teams to ensure alignment of technical solutions with business needs.
  • Build team capabilities in modern engineering practices and cloud deployment.

Benefits

  • Eligible for relocation benefits, which may assist with moving costs.
  • Opportunity to lead modernization and AI integration initiatives in a dynamic field.
Full Job Description
Job Description

The Role:

As a HRIS Systems Engineering Manager at General Motors, you will lead a high-performing team responsible for building, integrating, and modernizing HR technology platforms across on-premises, cloud, and SaaS environments. This role combines people leadership and technical leadership, with accountability for platform strategy, modernization, automation, security, reliability, and delivery.

You will set technical direction, drive engineering excellence, and ensure alignment between business priorities and execution. You will play a critical role in developing engineering talent, strengthening platform capabilities, and delivering scalable, secure, and future-ready HR technology solutions that support GM's transformation agenda.

What You'll Do:

  • Lead, coach, and develop a team of engineers, providing technical guidance, career development support, and ongoing performance feedback.


  • Set the engineering vision, roadmap, and execution strategy for HRIS platforms in alignment with organizational goals and enterprise architecture standards.


  • Modernize legacy platforms through automation, cloud enablement, improved engineering practices, and scalable platform design.


  • Guide the full engineering lifecycle including requirements definition, architecture, implementation, release, support, and continuous improvement.


  • Drive platform engineering practices including infrastructure as code, CI/CD, observability, resiliency, and secure-by-design delivery.


  • Partner with HR, security, infrastructure, architecture, delivery, data, and enterprise platform teams to align technical solutions with business needs.


  • Build team capability in automation, scripting, cloud deployment, modern platform tools, and engineering best practices.


  • Implement and continuously improve performance management processes for the team, including goal setting, regular reviews, development planning, and accountability for results.


  • Develop and manage plans, priorities, resource allocation, and execution risks to ensure initiatives are delivered on time and with high quality.


  • Identify, assess, and mitigate technical and operational risks while driving pragmatic solutions to complex engineering challenges.


  • Ensure platforms are secure, stable, scalable, well governed, and compliant with company standards and security requirements.


  • Communicate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders, translating complex concepts into clear and actionable decisions.


Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications):

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.


  • Experience leading technical teams in systems engineering, platform engineering, enterprise applications, infrastructure engineering, or HR technology environments.


  • Experience setting technical direction, driving delivery, and developing engineering talent.


  • Strong experience designing and implementing solutions for complex enterprise platforms.


  • Experience leading modernization efforts involving automation, cloud enablement, and legacy transformation.


  • Experience with infrastructure as code, cloud deployment, scripting, and CI/CD tools.


  • Strong knowledge of security practices including RBAC, secrets management, patching, vulnerability remediation, SSO, and SAML.


  • Strong communication, problem-solving, analytical, and cross-functional collaboration skills.


  • Proven ability to lead through ambiguity, influence stakeholders, and align teams around a common technical direction.


  • AI & Intelligent Systems Requirements:


  • Working knowledge of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) concepts, including supervised and unsupervised learning, model lifecycle, and data pipelines.


  • Experience integrating AI-driven capabilities into enterprise platforms, such as intelligent automation, predictive insights, conversational interfaces, decision-support tools, or workflow augmentation.


  • Familiarity with AI-enabled platforms and tools, including cloud-based AI services, large language models, intelligent process automation, analytics platforms, or similar emerging technologies.


  • Ability to partner with data science, analytics, and platform teams to translate business needs into AI-enabled platform requirements, architectures, and practical use cases.


  • Understanding of data pipelines, data governance, and data quality practices required to support responsible and scalable AI solutions.


  • Understanding of model risk management and ethical AI considerations, including bias, transparency, explainability, privacy, and security.


  • Experience applying AI to improve engineering productivity, platform operations, monitoring, testing, support workflows, or service reliability.


  • Ability to evaluate AI opportunities pragmatically and drive adoption in ways that improve outcomes, reduce manual effort, and strengthen platform capability.


What Will Give You A Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications):

  • Experience with HRIT, HRIS, Workday, or other enterprise business systems.


  • Experience leading platform modernization, cloud migration, and automation adoption.


  • Familiarity with DataDog, OpenTelemetry (OTEL), GitHub, or similar engineering tools.


  • Experience with enterprise integration patterns, APIs, and modern platform architectures.


  • Experience leading teams through technology modernization and AI adoption initiatives.


  • Master's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Data Science, Information Technology, or a related technical field.


Leadership Profile

The ideal candidate is a forward-looking engineering leader who can set strategy, build team capability, and deliver secure, scalable, modern HR technology platforms. They bring strong technical judgment, a modernization mindset, and the ability to balance reliability, governance, speed, and innovation while helping the organization responsibly adopt automation and AI.

This job may be eligible for relocation benefits.

GM DOES NOT PROVIDE IMMIGRATION-RELATED SPONSORSHIP FOR THIS ROLE. DO NOT APPLY FOR THIS ROLE IF YOU WILL NEED GM IMMIGRATION SPONSORSHIP (e.g., H-1B, TN, STEM OPT, etc.) NOW OR IN THE FUTURE.

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GM does not provide immigration-related sponsorship for this role. Do not apply for this role if you will need GM immigration sponsorship now or in the future. This includes direct company sponsorship, entry of GM as the immigration employer of record on a government form, and any work authorization requiring a written submission or other immigration support from the company (e.g., H1-B, OPT, STEM OPT, CPT, TN, J-1, etc).This role is categorized as hybrid. This means the selected candidate is expected to report to a specific location at least 3 times a week {or other frequency dictated by their manager}.This job may be eligible for relocation benefits.

About General Motors

General Motors Company engages in the manufacture and sale of cars and trucks in the United States, China, Brazil, Germany, the United Kingdom, Canada, and Italy. It offers sedans, crossovers, sport utility vehicles, pick-up trucks, coupes, sports/convertibles and hybrid vehicles, hatchbacks/wagons, and vans, as well as mini cars in India. The company also provides parts and accessories, such as iPod and MP3 compatibility, mobility accessories, performance parts, AC parts and services, and merchandise. In addition, it offers vehicle safety, security, and information services. The company provides used vehicles. It offers its products through dealers and distributors. General Motors Company was formerly known as NGMCO, Inc. and changed its name to General Motors Company in July 2009. The company was incorporated in 2009 and is based in Detroit, Michigan. It operates manufacturing facilities in India, the United States, and Canada. General Motors Company operates as a subsidiary of the United States Department of The Treasury. General Motors led global vehicle sales for 77 consecutive years from 1931 through 2007, longer than any other automaker, and is currently among the world's largest automakers by vehicle unit sales. General Motors acts in most countries outside the USA via wholly-owned subsidiaries but operates in China through 10 joint ventures. GM's OnStar subsidiary provides vehicle safety, security, and information services. In 2009, General Motors shed several brands, closing Saturn, Pontiac, and Hummer, and emerged from a government-backed Chapter 11 reorganization. In 2010, GM made an initial public offering IPOs to date and returned to profitability later that year.

General Motors Careers

Join the dynamic team at General Motors, a global leader in automotive innovation and technology. At General Motors, we offer unparalleled job opportunities that propel your career forward while contributing to a legacy of engineering excellence.

Work You’ll Do

Embark on a career with General Motors to drive the future of mobility. Our team is dedicated to redefining the automotive landscape through innovation and leadership in electric vehicles and sustainable solutions. By joining us, you will be part of a culture that values diversity, teamwork, and continuous professional growth.

Transform Your Career

General Motors is not just a company; it's a community where you can grow your skills alongside the best in the industry. Our leadership is committed to providing every employee—from interns to senior professionals—with opportunities for career advancement, leadership development, and diversity training.

Innovate and Lead

At General Motors, innovation is at the core of everything we do. From research and development to manufacturing, our teams work collaboratively to lead the industry with cutting-edge technologies and sustainable practices. We encourage our employees to think big and push the boundaries of what’s possible.

Join Our Global Team

As part of our global workforce, you will collaborate with talented individuals who are passionate about shaping the future of transportation. General Motors offers a variety of career paths in engineering, design, IT, marketing, and more. With over 155,000 employees worldwide, our network provides expansive opportunities for networking and professional development.

Internship Programs and Employment Benefits

Start your career journey with a General Motors internship, where you can apply your academic knowledge to real-world projects. Our internships provide a robust foundation in the automotive industry, with mentorship from experienced leaders. Full-time employees enjoy a wealth of benefits, including comprehensive health care, retirement plans, and performance bonuses, ensuring that your hard work is rewarded.

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Learn more about General Motors
Size
157,000 employees
Market Cap
$46.9 billion
Industry
Manufacturing & Automotive
Net Income
$6.4 billion
Founded
1908
5 Year Trend
-3.2%
Revenue
$122.4 billion
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