Cognex
Senior Manager, HRIS
Natick, Massachusetts · Senior
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About the role
- About us- Cognex is the largest, most successful and recognized global player in industrial machine vision!
- We are a financially strong, international company with no debt and have been in business for over 40 years.
- Using advanced optics, image sensors and artificial intelligence software Cognex vision and ID systems capture an image then analyze it to make sense of what's being seen.
Responsibilities
- The role serves as an HR Technology point of contact for ES functional areas and assists ES subject matter experts to identify, plan and implement systems and process improvements.
- Additionally, the role is responsible for the successful implementation, integration, configuration, and support of Workday applications from project initiation to production roll-out.
- Own and execute the HR Technology roadmap, aligning Workday capabilities with business and Employee Services priorities
- Develop and execute the ongoing design and configuration of Workday HCM, aligning with business priorities
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders to define and execute the roadmap for Workday
- Provide HR Technology expertise for HR functional areas and assist ES subject matter experts to identify, plan and implement systems and process improvements
- Responsible for the successful implementation, integration, configuration, and support of Workday applications from project initiation to production roll-out
- Ensure Workday best practices throughout requirements gathering, design, delivery, and support while driving business transformation and process optimization
- Drive HR data and analytics capabilities, including dashboards, reporting, and insights to support data-driven decision-making
- Lead and develop HRIS team (direct and/or vendor resources) supporting Workday and HR technology solutions
Nice to have
- Experience with Workday release management and governance
- Experience with HR analytics, dashboards, and reporting tools
- Experience in global HRIS environments
- Experience leading system implementations or HR technology transformations
- Strong collaboration skills with cross-functional teams including HR, IT, Finance, and business leadership
- Experience driving automation and process improvements within HR systems
- Cognex believes in fair and equitable pay.
- Additional Job Description
Skills
- 10 years of experience in multiple HRIS systems, including Workday, PeopleSoft, UKG, etc.
- 5 years of successful people management experience
- Experience with ADP Workforce Now, Extend, BIRT, or Workday integrations a plus
- Strong understanding of applications and tools, data management, and business process analysis
- Proven stakeholder management skills
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
- Strong attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines
- Experience maintaining a high degree of discretion and sensitivity to confidential information
Compensation
- Lead and develop support team for all system issues, reporting, feature releases, and administration of annual HR core Workday related processes, such as goal-setting, performance management, and compensation planning
Company info
- Cognex is the largest, most successful and recognized global player in industrial machine vision!
- We are deeply committed to fostering an inclusive and equitable work environment, guided by our "Work Hard, Play Hard, Move Fast" culture, which celebrates employee innovation, determination, and dedication in a dynamic, fun, and distinctive atmosphere.
- We are working on a hybrid schedule, 3 days in the office, 2 at home.
- The Senior Manager, HRIS is a member of the Employee Services (ES) team and will be responsible for supporting and advancing usage of the core Human Capital Management system (Workday).
- This role will also be responsible for defining and executing the HR Technology strategy and roadmap, ensuring Workday and related technologies scale to support business growth, operational efficiency and an enhanced employee experience.
- This position will partner closely with ES leadership, IT, and cross-functional stakeholders to drive automation, analytics, and process optimization across the Employee Services function.
- Reporting to the Senior Director, Global Total Rewards, the successful candidate is required to work onsite for three days a week in the Natick office.
- Essential Functions:
Equal opportunity
- Cognex evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, disability/handicap status or any other legally protected characteristic.
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