CannonDesign

Sr. Manager, HRIS & Operations

CannonDesign • $120K — $150K *
US-AnywhereRemote in United States
Business Services
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in HR, Business Administration, Information Systems, or related field.
  • 5+ years of experience in HRIS or HR Operations; 3 years specifically in HRIS management and implementation.
  • Experience as a system owner or lead administrator for an enterprise HRIS platform (e.g., Workday, UKG).
  • Proven track record in HR technology implementations and process improvement initiatives.
  • Strong knowledge of HR operations, data management, and compliance best practices.
  • Competency in developing dashboards and workforce analytics reporting.
  • Exceptional communication and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

  • Own and manage the HRIS and related technologies, ensuring data integrity and compliance.
  • Lead system enhancements, vendor partnerships, and technology integrations.
  • Optimize HR processes to enhance employee lifecycle experiences and maintain compliance.
  • Oversee employee data accuracy, audits, and process consistency in collaboration with HR teams.
  • Lead HR technology initiatives from planning to adoption, managing timelines and stakeholder engagement.
  • Deliver strategic reports and insights for organizational effectiveness and monitoring HR data governance.
  • Resolve complex HRIS issues, create training resources, and improve service delivery.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage options.
  • Flexible spending accounts and voluntary insurance options.
  • Paid time off (PTO) and flexible work schedules.
  • Hybrid work options and 401k plan.
  • Employee perks and bonus eligibility.
Full Job Description
If you think your skills, experience and aspirations make you a good match for this position, we encourage you to apply. This position may be filled anywhere in the United States.

HERE'S WHAT YOU'LL DO

HRIS Leadership & Technology Strategy
  • Own the HRIS and related technologies, ensuring performance, data integrity, security and privacy compliance.
  • Lead system enhancements, upgrades, integrations and vendor partnerships.
  • Evaluate and implement scalable solutions that improve efficiency and employee experience, partnering across HR, Technology and Finance.

HR Operations Excellence
  • Optimize core HR processes across the employee lifecycle, maintaining scalable, compliant procedures and controls.
  • Oversee employee data, audits and process consistency while partnering with HR Centers of Excellence to deliver a seamless employee experience.

Project & Change Leadership
  • Lead HR technology and operational improvement initiatives from planning through implementation and adoption.
  • Manage timelines, stakeholders, testing, training and change activities, translating business needs into practical solutions with measurable results.
  • Play a leading role in replacing the organization's current legacy HR system, guiding the project from evaluation and planning through implementation, adoption and stabilization.

Reporting, Analytics & Data Governance
  • Deliver dashboards, reports and workforce insights that support strategic decisions and organizational effectiveness.
  • Maintain HR data governance standards, controls and documentation, and champion responsible use of AI-enabled tools and analytics.

User Support & Enablement
  • Resolve complex HRIS issues and serve as the escalation point for system support.
  • Create training and self-service resources, using support trends to reduce manual work and improve service delivery.

HERE'S WHAT YOU'LL NEED
  • Bachelor's degree in human resources, Business Administration, Information Systems or a related field required.
  • 5+ years of progressive experience in HRIS, HR Operations or a related HR technology function, with at least 3 years focused on HRIS management and implementation.
  • Experience serving as a system owner or lead administrator for an enterprise HRIS platform such as Workday, UKG, ADP, Oracle, SAP or comparable systems.
  • Demonstrated success leading HR technology implementations, system enhancements or large-scale process improvement initiatives.
  • Strong understanding of HR operations, employee lifecycle processes and HR data management.
  • Experience developing dashboards, reporting and workforce analytics.
  • Strong project management, organizational and problem-solving skills.
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and experience working with data analysis and reporting tools.
  • Knowledge of HR compliance, data privacy and governance best practices.
  • Exceptional communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate across all levels of the organization.
  • Experience with change management, process improvement methodologies or HR transformation initiatives preferred.
  • SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, SPHR or similar certification preferred.


The salary range for this position is $120,560 to $150,700 annually. This is the anticipated salary range at the time of posting Actual compensation may vary based on candidate's geographic location, work experience, education and/or skill level. Employees may be eligible for discretionary bonuses. We offer a full benefit package including medical, dental and vision coverage as well as flexible spending account options and voluntary insurances. We have paid time off (PTO), flex-time schedules, hybrid work options, a 401k plan and employee perk programs. For a general overview of our benefits, please visit our careers page at https://www.cannondesign.com/careers/benefits

Please note that candidates can only apply to our positions on our company Careers site. It's not uncommon for scammers to create positions that look legitimate on other sites; never enter your information or apply for CannonDesign positions on any platform. Should an issue arise that you feel we should be aware of, please contact us. Please provide your resume and portfolio when applying.

As a condition of employment, all employees are expected to complete mandatory training, including compliance training, within required timeframes and adhere to our internal policies and our Code of Conduct.

About CannonDesign

CannonDesign is a global architecture, engineering and consulting practice that provides services for a range of project types, including hospitals and medical centers, corporate headquarters and commercial office buildings, higher education and PK-12 education facilities, hotels and hospitality, mixed-use, sports facilities, and science and research buildings. Brad Lukanic has been the CEO of the employee-owned firm since 2015. In 2017 and 2019, Fast Company named CannonDesign one of the 10 most innovative architecture firms in the world.
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1945

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