Boston Medical Center (BMC)

Director, HRIS

Boston Medical Center (BMC)  •  $122k - $177k/yr  •  United States (Remote)  •  31 minutes ago
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Job Description

Boston Medical Center (BMC) is seeking a strategic, systems-oriented Director, HRIS to lead the vision, optimization, and operational excellence of the organization’s HR technology eco system. This role oversees a team of eleven professionals responsible for HRIS platforms, including Workday, and UKG time and attendance system.

The Director will play a critical role in advancing BMC’s HR technology strategy by optimizing Workday functionality, establishing standardized and scalable HRIS processes, and ensuring seamless integration across systems. This leader will drive team effectiveness, lead through transformation, and partner closely with HR, Finance, and Operations, to deliver high-impact, user-centered solutions.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES / DUTIES:

HRIS Strategy & Systems Leadership

  • Define and execute a comprehensive HRIS strategy aligned with BMC’s organizational and HR priorities
  • Lead ongoing optimization and enhancement of Workday, ensuring full utilization of system capabilities
  • Oversee UKG workforce management systems, ensuring alignment with operational needs and compliance requirements
  • Ensure seamless integration and data flow across HR systems and enterprise platforms

Workday Optimization & Governance

  • Establish governance models, standards, and best practices for Workday configuration, security, and releases
  • Lead prioritization and execution of system enhancements, upgrades, and new module implementations
  • Partner with functional HR leaders to continuously improve user experience and system adoption
  • Ensure data integrity, security, and compliance across all HRIS platforms

HRIS Operations & Process Standardization

  • Design and implement standardized HRIS workflows, processes, and service delivery models across the enterprise
  • Partner with HR Centers of Expertise (COEs) and business leaders to define clear, consistent processes supported by technology
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency, reduce manual work, and improve data quality

Team Leadership & Organizational Design

  • Lead, develop, and structure a high-performing team of eleven HRIS professionals.
  • Align team roles, responsibilities, and capabilities to operate at optimal capacity and scalability
  • Foster a culture of accountability, innovation, and collaboration
  • Build capabilities in system configuration, reporting, analytics, and project delivery

Change Leadership & Transformation

  • Lead HRIS-related transformation initiatives, including system enhancements, process redesign, and adoption efforts
  • Develop and execute change management strategies to ensure successful implementation and sustained adoption
  • Serve as a key advisor to HR and business leaders during periods of change, ensuring alignment and clarity

Partnership with Human Resources

  • Collaborate closely to align HR technology with enterprise architecture, security, and infrastructure standards
  • Ensure effective governance, prioritization, and delivery of HRIS-related projects and integrations
  • Partner on system performance, upgrades, and issue resolution

Project & Portfolio Management

  • Lead a portfolio of HRIS projects, ensuring disciplined project management, prioritization, and execution
  • Establish clear roadmaps, timelines, and success metrics for HR technology initiatives
  • Balance strategic initiatives with operational demands

(The above statements in this job description are intended to depict the general nature and level of work assigned to the employee(s) in this job. The above is not intended to represent an exhaustive list of accountable duties and responsibilities required)

Job Requirements

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Required

  • Bachelor’s degree in information systems, Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field
  • 10+ years of progressive HRIS or HR technology experience, including leadership of teams and complex systems
  • Deep expertise in Workday (optimization, and governance)
  • Experience with UKG (or similar workforce management systems)
  • Demonstrated success leading large-scale system optimization and transformation initiatives
  • Strong project management and process design experience
  • Proven ability to lead through change in complex, matrixed environments

PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Preferred

  • Experience in healthcare or academic medical center environments
  • Familiarity with HR analytics tools and data visualization platforms
  • Relevant certifications (e.g., Workday certifications, PMP, Agile)

CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS REQUIRED

N/A

CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS PREFERRED

N/A

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES (KSAs)

Key Competencies

  • Systems thinking and enterprise mindset
  • Strategic planning and execution
  • Change leadership and influence
  • Strong collaboration and stakeholder engagement
  • Analytical and data-driven decision making
  • Operational excellence and process optimization

Compensation Range:

$122,000.00- $177,000.00

This range offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications. However, our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and a broad range of factors is considered when making an offer. This includes education, experience, skills, and certifications/licensures as they directly relate to position requirements; as well as business/organizational needs, internal equity, and market-competitiveness. In addition, BMCHS offers generous total compensation that includes, but is not limited to, benefits (medical, dental, vision, pharmacy), discretionary annual bonuses and merit increases, Flexible Spending Accounts, 403(b) savings matches, paid time off, career advancement opportunities, and resources to support employee and family well-being.

NOTE: This range is based on Boston-area data, and is subject to modification based on geographic location.

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Boston Medical Center (BMC)

About Boston Medical Center (BMC)

Boston Medical Center (BMC) is a 511-bed, equity-led academic medical center and a proud member of the Boston Medical Center Health System. BMC delivers a model of healthcare where innovative and equitable care empowers all patients to thrive. As a premier academic medical center in Boston, a national leader in clinical care, and the largest essential hospital in New England, BMC’s world-class clinicians provide comprehensive care in more than 70 specialties and subspecialties.

BMC understands that health equity is foundational to community wellbeing, and it requires transformative thinking, rewriting policies that have historically underserved communities, creating access to cutting-edge care for all, and co-creating programs with community partners that serve as national models for improving patient outcomes and experiences. We are invested in going above and beyond what is traditionally considered medicine to meet the needs of our communities and address disparities in clinical care and beyond.

By pioneering cutting-edge research and advancing scientific discovery, we are fostering a culture of innovation where novel treatments and therapies are not only effective but also accessible.

Boston Medical Center Health System is an integrated academic healthcare system that models a new kind of excellence in healthcare where clinical and operational innovation meets health equity and access. With more than 15,000 dedicated employees, BMC Health System is committed to advancing scientific discovery and access to care, partnering with our communities, and developing scalable approaches to restore and maintain health.

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Industry
Healthcare & Social Services
Company Size
5,001-10,000 employees
Headquarters
Boston, MA
Year Founded
Unknown
Website
bmc.org
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