Manager, HRIS & HR Technology

JOIN THE TEAM THAT’S POWERING PROGRESS

Building cities. Driving commerce. Saving lives. For over 100 years, Allison Transmission has powered the vehicles and technology that move our world forward.

What powers us? Our employees. From the first person hired by James Allison in 1915 to the thousands across the globe who work for Allison today, we’re driving progress everywhere because we employ top talent worldwide.  

Learn more about this role and how you can begin driving your career forward!

Benefits:

The below list features some of the benefits currently available. Eligibility may be subject to the terms and conditions of governing documents and available benefits may be subject to change at the company’s discretion.

• Choice of medical plans with prescription coverage

• Employer HSA contribution

• Dental & Vision Insurance

• Paid Parental Leave

• Short & Long-Term Disability

• Other voluntary benefits including: Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Identity Theft Protection and Pet Insurance

• 401K with generous Company match & contribution

• Accrued Paid Time Off

• 12 Paid Holidays

• 8 hours paid volunteer time per year

• Robust employee wellness program

• Tuition assistance program & Dependent scholarship program

• On-site blood drives

• Voluntary employee groups open to all who wish to participate, including: Global Women’s Network, Emerging Professionals ERG, Multicultural ERG, Veterans ERG, Toastmasters Club, and more.

Job Description:

We are seeking a strategic and hands-on HRIS Manager to lead the design, implementation, and optimization of HR systems within a SaaS environment (Workday, SAP, Oracle). This role is responsible for overseeing system configuration, HR technology projects, vendor relationships, and a small team of professionals. The ideal candidate brings a mix of functional HRIS knowledge, project leadership experience, and the ability to drive innovation through technology solutions. 

Key Responsibilities: 

• Lead the administration and enhancement of enterprise-wide human capital management system and supporting modules (e.g. Compensation, Talent, Recruiting, Time/Attendance, Learning). 

• Manage and mentor a team of HRIS analysts and/or contractors to support business needs and promote professional growth. 

• Serve as the project owner for HR technology initiatives, including vendor system implementations, upgrades, integrations, and new feature rollouts. 

• Collaborate closely with HR, IT, and other stakeholders to ensure systems align with organizational goals and deliver a strong end-user experience. 

• Oversee configuration of business processes, security roles, eligibility rules, and calculated fields within the HRIS platform (Workday, SAP, Oracle, etc). 

• Own and manage the HR systems roadmap and backlog, prioritizing enhancements based on impact, urgency, and strategic alignment. 

• Define and implement change control, testing, and documentation processes for new and updated system functionality. 

• Provide advanced troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and escalation management to ensure issue resolution and minimal disruption to operations. 

• Maintain data governance, system security, and compliance with internal policies and external regulations. 

• Lead the creation of custom reports and dashboards to support decision-making across HR and business leadership. 

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