Head of Digital HR Experiences

<h3>Company Description</h3><p>Version 1 is a Technology Services company, delivering impactful change to help our customers navigate the rapidly changing digital-first world. We have recently hired our 3000th employee, doubling in size since 2020. We plan to triple in size in the next 5 years. We are 12 years a Best Workplace in Ireland (GPTW 1st place), 5 in the UK (GPTW 5th place) and 1 in India (GPTW 1st place).</p><p>We work hard to ensure we understand what our customers need from their technology solutions and then we deliver. We are an award-winning company who provide world class customer service; we think big, and we hire great people.</p><p>We believe in continuously improving to make a real difference to the careers and work environment of our people. Being a Great Place to Work involves listening to our people and ensuring they are Trusted and Empowered. We are an open and transparent workplace. We have open-door management and balanced policies. Constructive feedback is encouraged and welcomed at all levels.</p><ul><li>No 1 Best place to work in Ireland #GPTW2023 !!</li><li>5th Best Large Workplace in the UK #GPTW2023!!</li><li>No 1 Best place to work in India #GPTW2023 !!</li><li>10th place in Glassdoor Top 50 UK companies</li><li>UK &amp; Ireland’s premier Oracle, Microsoft &amp; AWS partner</li><li>Market leader in Oracle ERP and Cloud Applications</li><li>Consulting, implementation and support services</li><li>3000 strong,€255m/ £220m revenue business</li></ul><p>We are an award-winning company who provide world class customer service; we think big and we hire great people. Version 1 are more than just another IT services company - we are leaders in implementing and supporting Oracle, Microsoft and AWS technologies.</p><p>Invest in us and we’ll invest in you; if you are driven, committed and up for a challenge, we want to meet you.</p><h3>Job Description</h3><p>As the Head of HR Digital Strategy, you will enable Version 1 employee experiences to be truly an icon for the industry. You will imagine, inspire, and deliver Version 1’s HR digital transformation roadmap to enable our strategic HR priorities. You will partner closely with many functions across Version 1 to bring to live an excellent employee experience. You will play a pivotal role in paving the digital transformation for HR and in aligning capabilities and resources. Your primary responsibility is a first assessment of the feasibility of implementing HR IT solutions and to develop a comprehensive plan for meeting those needs in line with our digital roadmap – without losing sight of global approaches and our commitment to scalability.</p><p><strong>Core Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Collaborate and build relationships with stakeholders to become a trustworthy and strategic partner and truly understand the employee experience at Version 1.</li><li>Define and execute Version 1’s HR digital transformation roadmap in alignment with the strategic HR priorities and the overall business vision.</li><li>Provide clear and concise communication on HR IT changes to the business and our own internal teams, ensuring minimum description to the business.</li><li>Collaborate effectively with People Operations, Employee Relations and Organisation Development teams and various functions across Version 1 to design and deliver employee-centric digital solutions that enhance the employee experience and enable productivity, engagement, and growth.</li><li>Assess the feasibility, cost, and benefits of implementing HR IT solutions and provide recommendations for optimal solutions that meet the business needs and the digital roadmap.</li><li>Ensure the scalability, security, and compliance of the HR IT solutions and align them with the global standards and best practices.</li><li>Manage the HR IT project portfolio, budget, resources, and stakeholders and ensure timely and quality delivery of the digital solutions.</li><li>Monitor and evaluate the performance and impact of the HR IT solutions and identify opportunities for continuous improvement and innovation.</li><li>Stay updated on the latest trends and developments in HR digital transformation and benchmark Version 1’s digital maturity against the industry standards.</li></ul><h3>Qualifications</h3><ul><li>Bachelor’s degree or higher in HR, IT, Business, or related field.</li><li>Proven experience in leading and delivering digital transformation projects in a large and complex organization, with track record of designing, developing, and implementing digital solutions to enable strategic priorities.</li><li>Strong knowledge and skills in IT systems, platforms, tools, and methodologies.</li><li>Excellent communication, collaboration, and influencing skills with the ability to build strong relationships with senior leaders and cross-functional teams, comfortable collaborating across diverse groups and geographical cultures.</li><li>Strategic thinking, creativity, and innovation skills with the a