Senior Manager - HR Technology
BLUE ORIGIN
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Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.At Blue Origin, we envision millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. We’re working to develop reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems within a culture of safety, collaboration, and inclusion. Join our diverse team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight!
This role is part of Blue Origin corporate functions, providing centralized support across Blue Origin business unit teams and locations.
We are a diverse team of collaborators, doers, and problem- solvers who are relentlessly committed to a culture of safety. This position will directly impact the history of space exploration and will require your commitment and detailed attention towards safe and repeatable space flight. Join us in lowering the cost of access to space and enabling Blue Origin’s vision of millions of people living and working in space to benefit Earth.
We are looking for someone to apply their technical expertise, leadership skills, and commitment to quality to positively impact safe human spaceflight. Passion for our mission and vision is required!
As the Senior Manager for HR Technology, you will directly manage a high-functioning team of HR technology professionals focused on the management and optimization of HR systems at Blue Origin. This includes Workday, Cornerstone and other HR owned systems, as well as HR’s use and optimization of enterprise systems. The scope of the role includes the oversight of daily maintenance and upkeep of HR systems, measurement and communication of system health, long term roadmap planning, enhancements, as well as integration management and maintenance. You will be responsible for driving the successful implementation of new technology projects and services that impact every employee at Blue Origin.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Lead a team of 10+ HR Technology professionals supporting enterprise systems including the Human Capital Management (HCM) system and Learning Management System (LMS)
Responsible to improve the overall employee experience when using HR systems. Establish mechanisms for end-user listening, identify pain points and systematically reduce waste and improve experience with HR systems.
Support the successful implementation critical enterprise applications and capabilities, including a new time and attendance solution.
Mentor and support other team members in providing day-to-day support to users with systems-related inquiries and requests for support.
Oversee the operating rhythm for HR’s Agile development lifecycle. Ensure customer satisfaction and successful execution of HR enhancements and annual events.
Establish an HR innovation pipeline. Leveraging internal and external technology capabilities, drive solutions for Blue Origin that reduce the overall cost of delivering HR services while improving the employee experience.
Collaborate with senior Enterprise Technology (ET), HR, Finance and Accounting and other partners to resolve technology problems and modify the system to meet changing business requirements
Apply technical expertise to troubleshoot and resolve complex systems issues
Develop KPIs to ensure health of our HR systems, integrations and security
Recommend technical solution accounting for priorities and trade-offs, and drive alignment among stakeholders.
Proactively stay up to date on trends and developments with HR systems and technologies; provide ideas and information regarding best practices and trends. Work to enhance the capability of self and team.
Establish appropriate auditing and monitoring of HR data to ensure accuracy and data integrity with a keen eye towards regulatory compliance
Minimum Qualifications
Experience as a people leader via direct management role or large scale project leadership
5+ year experience in Enterprise Systems
High level of Expertise in the Workday environment. Must be able to hit the ground running on day 1
Experience building and maintaining system integrations
Ability to communicate, both verbally and written, with a high level of confidence to all levels.
Strong collaborator; can engage with partners and stakeholders at all levels. Strong customer satisfaction orientation
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Systems, Information Technology, Human Resources, or a related business area is preferred
Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to a culture of inclusion
Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum
Compensation Range for:
WA applicants is $154,875.00-$216,825.00Other site ranges may differ
Inclusivity Statement
Don’t meet all desired requirements? Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single desired qualification. At Blue Origin, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every desired qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.
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Applicants for employment at Blue Origin must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e. current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.
Background Check
Required for all positions: Blue’s Standard Background Check
Required for Certain Job Profiles: Defense Biometric Identification System (DIBDS) background check if at any time the role requires one to be on a military installation
Required for Certain Job Profiles: Drivers who operate Commercial Motor Vehicles with a Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW), Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) or combination of power unit and trailer that meets or exceeds 10,001 lbs. and/or transports placardable amounts of hazardous materials by ground in any vehicle on a public road while in commerce, may be subject to additional Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations including: Driver Qualification Files, Medical Certification, Road Test, Hours of Service, Drug and Alcohol Testing (CDL drivers only), vehicle inspection requirements, CDL requirements (if applicable) and hazardous materials transportation/shipping training.
Benefits
Benefits include: Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability, 401(k) with a company match of up to 5%, and an Education Support Program.
Paid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays.
Discretionary bonus: Bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results.
Eligibility for benefits varies by role type, please check with your recruiter for a comprehensive list of the benefits available for this role.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Blue Origin is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to attracting, retaining, and developing a highly qualified, diverse, and dedicated work force. Blue Origin hires and promotes people on the basis of their qualifications, performance, and abilities. We support the establishment and maintenance of a workplace that fosters trust, equality, and teamwork, in which all employees recognize and appreciate the diversity of individual team members. We provide all qualified applicants for employment and employees with equal opportunities for hire, promotion, and other terms and conditions of employment, regardless of their race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin/ethnicity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, and/or local law. Blue Origin will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the Washington Fair Chance Act, the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles Fair Chance in Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws. For more information on “EEO Is the Law,” please see here.
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