HR Technology Manager - GROWMARK, Inc. - Bloomington, IL

GROWMARK is an agricultural cooperative serving almost 400,000 customers across North America, providing agronomy, energy, facility engineering and construction, and logistics products and services, as well as grain marketing and risk management services. Headquartered in Bloomington, Illinois, GROWMARK owns the FS trademark, which is used by its member cooperatives. GROWMARK also owns and operates SEEDWAY, the largest full-line seed company in the United States. More information is available at growmark.com.

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PURPOSE AND SUMMARY STATEMENT

Responsible for leading HR technology through development, design, and administration for GROWMARK, Inc., retail Divisions, Subsidiaries, and members. Responsible for overseeing and maintaining HRIS data, system configuration, and facilitating HR technology projects. 

 

SUPERVISION AND LEADERSHIP

Provides direction for the HRIS area; supervises, leads, and develops the HRIS team.  Additionally, serves as a backup to the Director, HR Administration and Corporate Services on department issues and provides leadership to CEO staff, management, and members on HR technology issues.

 

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

System Implementation and Maintenance:

• Oversee the configuration, deployment, and upgrades of HR systems (including SAP/SuccessFactors, ServiceNow, UKG, etc), payroll, benefits, and other platforms.
• Ensure data accuracy, integrity, and security across all HR systems.
• Oversee the separation of duties, access rights, permissions and configurations for end-users.
• Troubleshoot system issues and liaise with vendors or IT for resolution.

 

Strategic Planning:

• Partner with HR leadership to identify technology needs and develop strategies to enhance HR processes through technology.
• Modify system configurations, introduce new features or modules, and design workflows.
• Stay informed about emerging HR technology trends and recommend solutions to improve efficiency and employee experience.

 

Team Leadership:

• Lead and mentor a team of HRIS Analysts, fostering professional growth and development.
• Delegate tasks effectively and ensure timely project completion.
• Develop and maintain standard operating procedures for business processes, user guidelines, HR and business operations roles, and related documentation.

 

Collaboration and Stakeholder Management:

• Act as the primary liaison between HR, IT, and other departments for system-related projects and initiatives.
• Communicate system updates and changes to stakeholders, providing training and documentation as needed.
• Offer HRIS training and assistance to HR teams and other departments as required.
• Foster strong relationships with key internal and external stakeholders.

 

Data Analytics and Reporting:

• Develop and maintain dashboards and reports to provide insights into workforce metrics, trends, and compliance.
• Ensure systems support regulatory reporting and compliance requirements (e.g., EEO, ACA).

 

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