Director, HRIS

Company Description

Vuori is re-defining what athletic apparel looks like: built to move and sweat in but designed with a casual aesthetic to transition into everyday life. We draw inspiration from an active coastal California lifestyle; an integration of fitness, creative expression and life. Our high energy fast paced retail environment is reflected in the clothes we make. We aim to inspire others to take on all aspects of their lives with clarity, enthusiasm and purpose…while having a lot of fun along the way. We are proud to be an outlet for opportunity and for personal growth and success.

Job Description

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Director, HRIS to lead the implementation, integration, and optimization of our Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS). This role requires a seasoned leader with a proven track record in large-scale HRIS projects, business process optimization, and technology integrations. The ideal candidate will have substantial experience in the retail industry, possess strong strategic planning abilities, and excel in team and vendor management. You will play a crucial role in aligning HRIS initiatives with our business goals, ensuring that our People technology supports and enhances our organizational capabilities as we scale our business.

What you'll get to do: 

• HRIS Strategy and Implementation: Develop and execute a comprehensive People technology strategy that aligns with our business goals. Assess current systems and identify areas for enhancement, ensuring they support our expanding workforce effectively. Collaborate with senior leadership to ensure HRIS initiatives are integrated with overall business objectives.
• Project Management: Strong project management skills, including planning, execution, and monitoring. Oversee the end-to-end project management of People technology selection, implementations, upgrades, and integrations. Develop detailed project plans, set timelines, allocate resources, and ensure deliverables are met on time and within budget. Lead cross-functional teams, facilitating communication and collaboration among stakeholders to drive project success.  
• Technology Vendor Management: Manage relationships with technology vendors and consultants, negotiating contracts and ensuring service level agreements are met. Stay abreast of the latest People technology trends and innovations, recommending new tools and systems that can enhance People & Culture team operations and employee experience.
• Training and Support: Develop and implement training programs for People & Culture staff and end-users to maximize the effective use of HRIS tools. Provide ongoing support and troubleshooting for users, ensuring a seamless experience with technology platforms.
• Collaboration and Change Management: Ability to influence and bring along various stakeholders and project team partners through a large-scale project. Strategic vision, communication, and planning skills to set a vision and execute through others, including external vendors as needed. Develop plan to address significant change (process, tech, behavioral, etc.) and how to manage through it with stakeholder / customer support, trainings & tools, resources and elevated communications.
• Compliance and Risk Management: Understanding of information security principles and best practices. The ability to work with information security teams to ensure data privacy and security. Ensure that HRIS and people operations practices comply with legal requirements and industry standards. Regularly review policies and procedures to mitigate risks associated with data privacy and security, implementing best practices to protect sensitive employee information.

Qualifications

Who you are: 

• Bachelor’s degree with 12+ years of progressive experience in HRIS and 7+ years of HRIS people management experience.
• Possesses a proven track record of leading large-scale HRIS implementations and integrations.
• Experience in the retail industry or fast-paced environments is highly preferred.
• Experience managing People Operations and executing People programs is a plus.
• Strategic Vision: Strong ability to develop and implement HRIS strategies that align with business goals. Experience in driving technology adoption and managing change.
• Team Building and Leadership: Experience scaling HRIS as a team / function, including mentoring, coaching and elevating the skills and knowledge of a growing team holding various levels of experience.
• People Technology Expertise: Extensive experience recommending and implementing People technology solutions, particularly in fast-growing environments. o In-depth knowledge of HRIS systems such as Workday, ADP,