Director, HR Platform Technology (Newport Beach)

Job Description:

Pacific Life is investing in bright, agile and diverse talent to contribute to our mission of innovating our business and creating a superior customer experience. We're actively seeking a talented Director, HR Technology, to join our Enterprise Corporate Systems team in Newport Beach, CA. This role can be on-site or hybrid.
The Director of HR Technology is a strategic leadership role responsible for driving the HR technology product management and IT delivery functions within the IT organization. This role will work closely with the Head of HR Solutions, HRIS teams, and other key stakeholders to ensure that HR technology investments align with business goals, enhance employee experience, and drive operational efficiency. The HRIS teams manage Workday HCM configuration and day-to-day operational support, while this role focuses on product strategy support, architecture, and IT execution to support HR transformation initiatives.

How you will make an impact:

HR Technology Strategy & Product Management

• Develop and execute a strategic roadmap for HR technology, ensuring alignment with enterprise and HR strategic goals.
• Define and implement an operating model to support HR functions, aligning with the HRIS function to establish HR technology product management best practices.
• Conduct software market analysis to determine whether to enhance existing solutions or invest in new technologies, supporting vendor discovery, RFI/RFP processes.
• Act as a technical consultant, providing insights on emerging HR technologies to improve employee experience and operational efficiency.

Architecture & Engineering Excellence

• Lead the retirement of redundant HR systems, ensuring smooth transitions with minimal business disruption.
• Develop Technology Strategic Plans & Roadmaps to bridge the gap between divisional/corporate strategies and IT execution.
• Establish best practices for SDLC, incident management, and automation in HR technology.
• Design solutions that prioritize a great employee experience while maintaining cost-effectiveness and operational soundness.

HR Data Strategy & Governance

• Support the development of an HR analytics strategy, including standards for operational reporting, dashboards, and analytics.
• Realize the implementation of the enterprise data strategy to the HR domain with disciplines including: master data management, data quality, and governance
• Define HR data architecture, including how HR data integrates with enterprise data stores and operational systems.

Skills Architecture & Workforce Planning

• Support the head of HR Solutions in developing a skills architecture strategy and ontology to be used across various HR processes, including Talent Mobility, Talent Management, Career Pathing, Talent Development, and Workforce Planning.
• Partner with HR and Finance to stand up an Operational/Strategic Workforce Planning capability.

HR Technology Projects & Initiatives

• Deliver IT solutions for key initiatives such as:
  • Workday Optimization and Global Total Rewards.
  • Content Management Strategy for personnel files, ensuring governance and compliance with information classification standards.
• Ensure HR technology is aligned with broader enterprise IT strategy and enhances scalability, compliance, and security goals.

The experience you bring:

• 10+ years in HR Technology leadership roles within a complex enterprise IT environment.
• Proven experience managing HR technology portfolios, product management, and IT delivery in a large organization.
• Deep expertise in Workday HCM and other HR technology platforms.
• Strong background in HR data management, reporting strategies, and data governance.
• Experience in HR process transformation, automation, and enterprise HR architecture.
• Demonstrated ability to lead large-scale IT projects related to HR technology.
• Strong understanding of HR business capabilities, workforce planning, and talent management processes.

Technical & Leadership Skills:

• Experience in HR technology architecture & engineering best practices.
• Ability to drive change management in a dynamic HR IT landscape.
• Strong collaboration skills, working effectively with HR, Finance, Enterprise Architecture, and IT teams.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, translating technical strategies into business outcomes.
• Understanding of data privacy, security, and compliance regulations affecting HR technology.

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You can be who you are.

• People come first here. We're committed to a diverse, equitable and inclusive workforce. Learn more about how we create a welcoming work environment through Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at What's life like at Pacific Life? Visit Instagram.com/lifeatpacificlife.
• Benefits start Day 1.
• Your wellbeing is important. We're committed to providing flexible benefits that you can tailor to meet your needs. Whether you are focusing on your physical, financial, emotional, or social wellbeing, we've got you covered.
• Prioritization of your health and well-being including Medical, Dental, Vision, and a Wellbeing Reimbursement Account that can be used on yourself or your eligible dependents
• Generous paid time off options including Paid Time Off, Holiday Schedules, and Financial Planning Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave as well as an Adoption Assistance Program
• Competitive 401k savings plan with company match and an additional contribution regardless of participation

Base Pay Range:

The base pay range noted represents the company's good faith minimum and maximum range for this role at the time of posting. The actual compensation offered to a candidate will be dependent upon several factors, including but not limited to experience, qualifications and geographic location. Also, most employees are eligible for additional incentive pay.

$163,620.00 - $199,980.00

Your Benefits Start Day 1

Your wellbeing is important to Pacific Life, and we're committed to providing you with flexible benefits that you can tailor to meet your needs. Whether you are focusing on your physical, financial, emotional, or social wellbeing, we've got you covered.

• Prioritization of your health and well-being including Medical, Dental, Vision, and Wellbeing Reimbursement Account that can be used on yourself or your eligible dependents

• Generous paid time off options including: Paid Time Off, Holiday Schedules, and Financial Planning Time Off

• Paid Parental Leave as well as an Adoption Assistance Program

• Competitive 401k savings plan with company match and an additional contribution regardless of participation

EEO Statement:

Pacific Life Insurance Company is an Equal Opportunity /Affirmative Action Employer, M/F/D/V. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request an accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our career center as a result of your disability. To request an accommodation, contact a Human Resources Representative at Pacific Life Insurance Company.

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