Head, HR Systems Development

Job Summary

TheHead of HR Systems Developmentis atechnical leadership roleresponsible for overseeingall coding and development activities within Organons HR systems. This position will lead a team of onshore andoffshore software developers, ensuring high-quality development, rigorous testing, and smooth deployment of HR technology solutions. The ideal candidate will act as atechnical bridge between HR business requirements and system implementation, ensuring seamless functionality, security, and user experience.

Key Responsibilities

HR Systems Development & Technical Oversight

Lead and overseeall coding, development, and customization activitieswithin HR systems.

Ensurehigh-quality coding standards, best practices, and security protocolsare followed in system development.

Act as thetechnical subject matter expert, translating HR business needs intoscalable and efficient system solutions.

Overseeintegration developmentbetween HR platforms (e.g., Workday, time management, learning platforms) and other business systems.

Team Leadership & Development Management

Manage and provide leadership to ateam of software developers, ensuring delivery excellence.

Define and enforceagile development methodologies, coding standards, and best practicesacross the team.

Foster a culture ofcontinuous improvement, innovation, and collaborationwithin the development team.

Quality Assurance, Testing & Deployment

Establish and overseetesting frameworksto ensure HR system changes are thoroughly validated before deployment.

Manageend-to-end deployment planning and execution, ensuring minimal disruption to business operations.

Implement robustchange control processesto track and manage system updates.

Technical Support & Issue Resolution

Act as atechnical resourcefor troubleshooting and resolving complex system issues.

Ensure HR system performance, security, and compliance withdata privacy regulations (e.g., GDPR, CCPA).

Partner with IT and HR leaders to enhancesystem resilience, scalability, and reliability.

Stakeholder Engagement & Business Collaboration

Work closely withHR, IT, Finance, and external vendorsto ensure seamless system functionality and user adoption.

Serve as atrusted technical advisorto HR business leaders, translating business needs into technology solutions.

Provide strategic insights onemerging HR technologies and development trends.

Qualifications & Experience

Education:

Bachelors or Masters degree inComputer Science, Information Systems, HR Technology, or a related field.

Experience:

10+ years of experiencein HR systems development, software engineering, or HR technology leadership.

Proven expertise inHR system coding, development, integrations, and customizations.

Experience leadinggeographically dispersed development teamsin a global environment.

Strong background inHRIS platforms(e.g., Workday, ServiceNow, payroll platforms, etc.) andAPI development.

Technical Skills & Competencies:

Proficiency inprogramming languagessuch asJava, Python, SQL, JavaScript, or relevant HR system languages.

Experience withcloud-based HR solutions, system integrations, and automation tools.

Strongquality assurance, testing, and deployment managementexpertise.

Understanding ofdata security, compliance, and system scalability.

Soft Skills & Leadership:

Strongproject management and change managementcapabilities.

Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.

Ability to communicate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.

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