Director, HR Technology & Enterprise Architecture

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Position Summary

The Director, HR Technology & Enterprise Architecture will lead the strategic planning and execution of technology solutions that support and enhance the Human Resources (HR) function. This role requires a visionary leader with a deep understanding of HR technologies, enterprise architecture, and integration with other business applications.

The Director will work closely with HR leaders, IT teams, and external partners to:

• Deliver innovative, scalable, and secure HR technology solutions that drive business value.
• Control resources to deliver IT architecture (integrated process, applications, data and technology) solutions to business problems in alignment with the enterprise architecture direction and standards.
• Develop strategy for technical planning, architecture development and modification of specifications.
• Lead department in assessing the compatibility and integration of products/services proposed as standards in order to ensure an integrated architecture across interdependent technologies.
  
  
  

Responsibilities:

Strategic Leadership

• Develop and execute a comprehensive HR technology strategy aligned with business objectives.
• Provide visionary leadership to define the future state of HR technology architecture.
• Collaborate with HR leadership to understand and prioritize business needs and translate them into technology solutions.
  
  
  

Technology Architecture

• Design and maintain the HR technology architecture, ensuring alignment with enterprise architecture principles and standards.
• Oversee the integration of HR systems with other business applications, including ERP, CRM, and financial systems.
• Ensure the scalability, reliability, and security of HR technology solutions.
  
  
  

Stakeholder Engagement

• Build strong relationships with HR leaders, IT peers, and business stakeholders.
• Communicate complex technical concepts in a clear and concise manner to non-technical audiences.
• Provide expert advice and guidance on HR technology issues and opportunities.
  
  
  

Governance and Compliance

• Ensure compliance with relevant regulations and standards, including data privacy and security requirements.
• Establish and enforce governance policies and procedures for HR technology.
• Conduct regular audits and assessments to ensure the integrity and security of HR systems.
  
  
  

Additional Responsibilities Include:

• Developing high-level strategies for key Architecture schematics and designs, subsequently outlining and communicating design project plans and assignments.
• Applying working and functional knowledge of architecture practice, architecture documentation, and data technologies to capture the current state data architecture and lead all aspects of target state design and implementation.
• Performing technical planning, architecture development, and modification of specifications to ensure architectural integrity of the company's IT structures.
• Directing processes to ensure data platforms have company-standard Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery (BCDR) practices, crisis management, and incident response, conducting leading exercises including validations and changes.
• Staying abreast of industry trends and emerging technologies to identify opportunities for innovation.
• Promoting a culture of continuous improvement by leveraging best practices and lessons learned.
• Driving the adoption of new technologies and processes that enhance HR operations and employee experience.
• Collaborating cross-functionally in building software applications by using relevant development languages and applying knowledge of systems, services, and tools appropriate for the business area.
• Building strong relationships with HR leaders, IT peers, and business stakeholders.
• Communicating complex technical concepts in a clear and concise manner to non-technical audiences.
• Providing expert advice and guidance on HR technology issues and opportunities.
  
  
  

You will be working in a hybrid role (3 days a week onsite) in one of the CVS Health or Aetna offices in Hartford, CT; Chicago, IL; Wellesley, MA; Irving, TX; Scottsdale, AZ or Cumberland, RI.

Required Qualifications:

• 10+ years’ experience in technology and enterprise architecture roles.
• 5+ years’ experience leading HR technology initiatives (Strategic Leadership, Architecture, Stakeholder Management).
• 5+ years’ experience successfully implementing and integrating HR technologies, such as HCM, ATS, LMS, and payroll systems.
• 3+ years’ experience with HR technology platforms such as Workday, SAP SuccessFactors, Oracle HCM, etc.
  
  
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of data privacy regulations (e.g., GDPR, CCPA).
• Adept at execution and delivery (planning, delivering, and supporting)
• Adept at business intelligence
• Adept at collaboration and teamwork
• Mastery of problem solving and decision making skills
• Mastery of growth mindset (agility and developing yourself and others) skills
  
  
  

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field required.
• Master’s degree preferred.
  
  
  

Pay Range

The typical pay range for this role is:

$144,200.00 - $288,400.00

This pay range represents the base hourly rate or base annual full-time salary for all positions in the job grade within which this position falls. The actual base salary offer will depend on a variety of factors including experience, education, geography and other relevant factors. This position is eligible for a CVS Health bonus, commission or short-term incentive program in addition to the base pay range listed above. This position also includes an award target in the company’s equity award program.

In addition to your compensation, enjoy the rewards of an organization that puts our heart into caring for our colleagues and our communities. The Company offers a full range of medical, dental, and vision benefits. Eligible employees may enroll in the Company’s 401(k) retirement savings plan, and an Employee Stock Purchase Plan is also available for eligible employees. The Company provides a fully-paid term life insurance plan to eligible employees, and short-term and long term disability benefits. CVS Health also offers numerous well-being programs, education assistance, free development courses, a CVS store discount, and discount programs with participating partners. As for time off, Company employees enjoy Paid Time Off (“PTO”) or vacation pay, as well as paid holidays throughout the calendar year. Number of paid holidays, sick time and other time off are provided consistent with relevant state law and Company policies.

For more detailed information on available benefits, please visit jobs.CVSHealth.com/benefits

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on: 08/31/2024