POSITION SUMMARY

We are seeking a strategic IT leader to oversee our HCM & Payroll Technologies team within the Corporate IT department. In this role, you will lead a team of business analysts, consultants, and HR/Payroll subject matter experts to implement and deliver new solutions, optimize business processes, and support day-to-day operations.

You will be responsible for the support, maintenance, and continuous improvement of our enterprise HCM, Benefits, Payroll, and Time Tracking platforms. Acting as the primary liaison between IT and HR/Payroll leadership, you will ensure these teams have secure, scalable systems that align with business objectives and regulatory requirements.

This role requires a proactive, relationship-driven leader with deep HR and Payroll technology expertise, strong communication skills, and the ability to translate complex business needs into practical technical solutions.

What you’ll do:

HR & Payroll Systems Leadership

• Serve as the IT system owner for enterprise HCM and Payroll platforms
• Partner with HR and Payroll leaders to understand their business problems, identify their needs and provide solutions
• Manage vendor relationships and escalate platform performance concerns
• Oversee platform configuration, upgrades, user access, and vendor support
• Identify and implement process automation and system integration opportunities
• Stay current on HR/payroll technology trends and compliance requirement

Business Support

• Act as a trusted advisor and a business relationship manager to HR and Payroll teams, offering technologo solutions to their business needs
• Oversee the effort to support the business users and resolve their issues, improve user experience, and drive operational efficiency
• Manage vendor relationships and escalate platform performance concerns. 

Project Support

• Collaborate with project managers and business stakeholders to define system roadmaps and enhancements
• Partner with HR and Payroll leadership to define annual technology goals and tactical plans
• Lead small and mid-size technology initiatives
• Document business requirements, process flows, and functional designs
• Participate in cross-functional projects as a subject matter expert

This position offers the opportunity to make a measurable impact by aligning technology with critical HR and Payroll operations. If you thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and enjoy solving business challenges through technology, we encourage you to apply.

What you’ll need to be successful:

• Proven experience supporting HR Payroll systems
• Direct experience with complex union/CBA payroll
• Strong people managemet, project management and organizational skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Analytical mindset with the ability to dissect and resolve complex business problems
• Ability to lead teams, manage competing priorities, and drive initiatives to completion
• Experience managing SaaS platforms, system configurations, and vendor relationships
• Familiarity with IT organizational structures, methodologies (Agile, Waterfall), and governance processes

What you bring to the table:

• 7+ years of IT experience, including at least 3 years in leadership or management roles
• 3+ years of experience supporting large and complex HR or Payroll functions.  Direct experience with complex union/CBA payroll is required for this role
• Experience with enterprise HCM (e.g., Workday, Dayforce, UKG Pro) and payroll platforms (e.g., ADP, Dayforce, Workday Payroll)
• Skilled in leading cross-functional teams and balancing multiple priorities
• Experience translating HR and payroll compliance requirements into effective technical solutions
• Strong background in SaaS platforms, system upgrades, and change management
• Strong understanding of IT governance frameworks, SDLC, and Agile/Waterfall methodologies
• Proven analytical and critical thinking skills
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to manage diverse stakeholders
• Comfortable working in a high-pressure, fast-paced, and evolving environment

YOU Matter 

PEOPLE FIRST: BUILDING TALENT BY DESIGN 

At Southland we aspire to build a workforce that’s as diverse as the people who occupy the buildings we design, build and maintain. Building talent by design is our intentional approach to creating a truly safe, collaborative, and inclusive work environment that fosters growth, empowers professional achievement, and where people are treated with respect at all levels. 

If you’re someone with a true passion for our industry, a life-long learner, with high accountability and a drive for results we’re looking for you!  At Southland, we hire problem solvers that are focused on providing customer value through continuous improvement and will take ownership to create the best experiences that will have an impact wider than their own job.  We thrive on creating a strong company and culture where you’ll feel engaged, challenged, and valued. 

If you’re ready for the next big step in your career and want a career full of fun and excitement and to be a part of a fast-paced growing company, then JOIN our team and become a part of an organization that values PEOPLE, SAFETY, INNOVATION, COLLABORATION, INTEGRITY, ACCOUNTABILITY & SUSTAINABILITY. 

Benefits: 

As an employee-owned company, we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes excellent benefits for you and your family: 

• 401(k) Plan with 50% Company Match (no cap) and immediate 100% vesting 
• Annual incentive program based upon performance, profitability, and achievement 
• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance – 100% Paid for Employee 
• Term Life, AD&D Insurance, and Voluntary Life Insurance 
• Disability Income Protection Insurance 
• Pre-tax Flexible Spending Plans (Health and Dependent Care) 
• Holidays/Vacation/Personal Time/Life Events Leave 
• Numerous training opportunities and company paid membership for professional associations and licenses 

Pay:  Final pay is determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data. For Colorado/New York City/California/Washington, this ranges from $102,000.00-$191,000 plus annual incentive, benefits and retirement program as outlined above. 

For more information on Southland Industries, please visit our website: Southland Careers or on Facebook or LinkedIN  

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Southland Industries and all its subsidiaries are an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We are committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing our employees with a safe work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at Southland Industries are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, gender, gender identity, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, medical condition, marital status, sexual orientation, family care or medical leave status, veteran status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Southland Industries will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. 

**All employment offers are contingent upon successful, drug tests, background checks and professional reference checks. ** 

**We are not able to offer sponsorship of employment at this time** 

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