Manager, HR Technology
At a glance
Manager-level People Operations & HRIS role at Ensign-Bickford Industries. Denver · full-time · $140,000–$160,000 base.
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What you'll do
- Set the HR technology direction and maintain a roadmap for ongoing improvements
- Configure and improve Workday across HR, talent, recruiting, pay, benefits, security, reporting and integrations
- Automate hiring, onboarding, job changes, compensation and exit workflows to reduce manual effort
- Build workforce dashboards and reports covering headcount, turnover, engagement, talent and emerging trends
- Lead HR technology projects, strengthen data controls, and support change, training and adoption
What you bring
- Substantial experience building, implementing, improving or supporting HR technology and HRIS systems
- Strong Workday expertise, including its connected tools and systems
- Experience delivering digital transformation through automation, integrations, upgrades or process redesign
- Hands-on use of GenAI to improve HR work, plus familiarity with Microsoft 365 and Power Platform tools
- A bachelor’s degree in HR, IT, business or a related area is preferred; comparable experience may count instead
Who this fits
This manager role suits an analytical, detail-focused leader who can work across HR, IT and business teams and turn workforce data into practical recommendations. You’ll lead projects and stakeholders, with a focus on measurable process improvements. The role is based in Denver.
From the employer
Join Ensign-Bickford Industries, Inc. (EBI) and you’ll be part of a team that leads science, innovation, and technology on different industry fronts. Working here will provide you with an exciting and motivating career full of development and growth opportunities throughout our businesses. We are a global company that prides itself on having passionate, diverse and dedicated employees who work together to achieve uncommon results.
Job Description
Ensign-Bickford Industries is seeking a Manager, HR Technology to lead the digital transformation of our Human Resources function.
This newly created role will modernize HR processes, strengthen our Workday ecosystem, expand employee self-service, and deliver data-driven insights to support better workforce decisions. You will partner with HR, IT, business leaders, vendors, and consultants to build scalable technology solutions across our global organization.
Key Responsibilities
Own EBI’s HR technology strategy, roadmap, and continuous improvement efforts.
Optimize Workday across HCM, Talent, Performance, Recruiting, Compensation, Absence, Benefits, Security, reporting, and integrations.
Automate and streamline core HR processes, including hiring, onboarding, job changes, compensation, and exits.
Develop dashboards, reports, and analytics related to headcount, turnover, engagement, talent, and workforce trends.
Identify practical opportunities to use AI, automation, integrations, Microsoft 365, and Power Platform tools.
Lead HR technology projects and coordinate with cross-functional partners and vendors.
Improve HR data governance, security, privacy, compliance, audit readiness, and data integrity.
Support change management, communications, training, and technology adoption.
Establish visual management tools to monitor process status, issues, adoption, and performance.
Qualifications
Significant experience designing, implementing, optimizing, or supporting HR technology and HRIS solutions.
Strong expertise with Workday and its broader ecosystem.
Experience leading digital transformation, workflow automation, integrations, system upgrades, or process redesign.
Ability to analyze HR data and translate insights into practical business recommendations.
Experience applying GenAI to improve HR processes and productivity.
Strong project management and stakeholder management skills.
Knowledge of HR data governance, privacy, security, and compliance.
Working knowledge of Microsoft 365 and Power Platform.
Bachelor’s degree in HR, IT, business, or a related field preferred; equivalent experience may be considered.
What Will Make You Successful
You are analytical, detail-oriented, customer-focused, and results-driven. You take initiative, prioritize effectively, communicate clearly, and work comfortably across HR, IT, and business teams. You bring a practical Kaizen mindset and focus on delivering measurable improvements - not technology for its own sake.
First 18-Month Priorities
Establish and execute a multi-year HR technology roadmap.
Reduce manual work and improve key HR lifecycle processes.
Increase Workday self-service adoption to at least 80% within 12 months.
Deliver actionable workforce dashboards and reporting.
Improve HR data accuracy, reporting quality, governance, and compliance.
Use stakeholder feedback to prioritize future improvements.
Why Join EBI
This is an opportunity to build the HR technology, data, and AI foundation for EBI’s next decade of growth. You will have high visibility, meaningful autonomy, and the ability to improve the experience of every EBI employee.
Salary Range: $140,000 - $160,000 per year. Salary is determined by the applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, internal equity, and alignment with market data.
Ensign-Bickford Industries, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, national origin, or veteran status.