HR Technology Manager

Our Company

We're Hitachi Digital, a company at the forefront of digital transformation and the fastest growing division of Hitachi Group. We're crucial to the company's strategy and ambition to become a premier global player in the massive and fast-moving digital transformation market.

Our group companies, including GlobalLogic, Hitachi Digital Services, Hitachi Vantara and more, offer comprehensive services that span the entire digital lifecycle, from initial idea to full-scale operation and the infrastructure to run it on. Hitachi Digital represents One Hitachi, integrating domain knowledge and digital capabilities, and harnessing the power of the entire portfolio of services, technologies, and partnerships, to accelerate synergy creation and make real-world impact for our customers and society as a whole.

Imagine the sheer breadth of talent it takes to unleash a digital future. We don't expect you to 'fit' every requirement - your life experience, character, perspective, and passion for achieving great things in the world are equally as important to us.

The team

This team leverage deep HR functional knowledge to help Hitachi Digital enhance employee experience through our HR Technology Stack. They are passionate about leading and supporting business and HR leaders in transforming HR requirements into technology solutions.

The role

• Act as a global business owner for HR technology, working with HR Center of Excellence Shared Services and IT to prioritize enhancements or issues in legacy systems, focusing on the future Workday implementation.
• Oversee and maintain the existing HR technology stack, including Oracle systems and custom-developed tools.
• Collaborate with IT and HR teams to integrate and enhance current systems and ensure smooth functioning of HR systems, troubleshooting issues in collaboration with the IT team.
• Serve as the gatekeeper for Legacy Oracle HR system, Tableau analytics & reporting, homegrown systems for performance and career development, and boutique vendors for total rewards and survey management.
• Manage all aspects of HR technology related to ongoing and future M&As.
• Work on initiatives such as data management & analysis, process design, career architecture, and Hire2Retire process improvements.
• Own the process of extracting, transforming, and loading employee data to Hitachi's systems at regular intervals
• Lead the Workday Implementation in the areas of functional, data management, or integrations, depending on prior experience
• Develop and execute the decommissioning of legacy systems in alignment with the Workday Journey roadmap
• Transition to managing Workday technology and Indian team members in the future implementation of Workday across the organization

What you'll bring

• Proven experience in managing HR technology systems, particularly Oracle and custom-developed tools.
• Strong understanding of HR processes supported by technology, including recruitment, onboarding, payroll, benefits, and performance management.
• Knowledge of Workday functionalities and modules related to HR, Workday integration management, or Workday data management is preferred.
• Experience in leading Workday implementation projects is highly desirable.
• Ability to oversee data migration from legacy systems to new platforms.
• Experience working in a global organization with a diverse workforce and an understanding of international HR regulations and practices.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and proficiency in project management tools and methodologies.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to analyze complex data and systems to identify areas for improvement.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to lead and influence cross-functional teams and stakeholders at all levels.
• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Master's degree or relevant certifications (e.g., PMP, Workday Certification) is a plus, but not essential

About us

We're a global, 1000-stong, diverse team of professional experts, promoting and delivering Social Innovation through our One Hitachi initiative (OT x IT x Product) and working on projects that have a real-world impact. We're curious, passionate and empowered, blending our legacy of 110 years of innovation with our shaping our future. Here you're not just another employee; you're part of a tradition of excellence and a community working towards creating a digital future.

Championing diversity, equity, and inclusion

Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) are integral to our culture and identity. Diverse thinking, a commitment to allyship, and a culture of empowerment help us achieve powerful results. We want you to be you, with all the ideas, lived experience, and fresh perspective that brings. We support your uniqueness and encourage people from all backgrounds to apply and realize their full potential as part of our team.

How we look after you

We help take care of your today and tomorrow with industry-leading benefits, support, and services that look after your holistic health and wellbeing. We're also champions of life balance and offer flexible arrangements that work for you (role and location dependent). We're always looking for new ways of working that bring out our best, which leads to unexpected ideas. So here, you'll experience a sense of belonging, and discover autonomy, freedom, and ownership as you work alongside talented people you enjoy sharing knowledge with.

We're proud to say we're an equal opportunity employer and welcome all applicants for employment without attention to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, age, disability status or any other protected characteristic. Should you need reasonable accommodations during the recruitment process, please let us know so that we can do our best to set you up for success.