Director, Digital Corporate Functions

Make your mark at the world’s largest HVAC company

Daikin Applied is seeking a talented Director, Digital Corporate Functions. The Director, Digital Corporate Functions is a strategic technology leader responsible for overseeing the digital platforms that support core corporate functions, including HR systems, Contract Lifecycle Management, and enterprise services. Reporting to the Senior Director of Digital Transformation and M&A, this role will own enterprise platforms that serve corporate functions. The Director will act as the business partner to HR, Legal, and other corporate function and take the persona of digital product manager and platform owner. You will also ensure stable, secure, and scalable digital operations while driving innovation, supporting integrations, and collaborating with HR, other corporate functions, and Digital partners to ensure the digital ecosystem delivers high value business outcomes. Come be a part of an exciting journey at Daikin Applied, where innovation and excellence drive our every endeavor!

Location: Plymouth, MN - Hybrid

What you will do:

• Serve as the accountable leader for:
  • Workday configuration, business processes, reporting, and access control in collaboration with HR and systems analysts
  • Release management for Workday HR systems
  • Prism integration
  • Workday Document Storage
  • HR Data ownership, in collaboration with HR SMEs
  • Contract Lifecycle management tools such as ContractPodAi, Docusign, Adobe Sign or similar
  • Lead the implementation and continued product maturity of HRIS and CLM tools
• Partner with and provide oversight and delivery of:
  • Internal and external integrations, including Workday, ContractPodAi and other corp systems
  • Middleware and Internal SFTP support for secure and reliable data exchange
  • Mobile Device Management strategy and operational support
  • Network infrastructure services supporting HR and timekeeping systems
  • Time clock hardware, ensuring reliability and compatibility with HR systems
• Manage the Enterprise Service Management platform for HR services and SLAs
• Drive continuous improvement of the Workday Release Management process and coordination
• Shape and deliver future-state capabilities through platforms like Workday Extend
• Lead Tier 3 escalation resolution across HR and corporate function systems
• Develop and execute roadmaps for emerging platforms (e.g., Contract Lifecycle Management)
• Partner with Legal, Finance, and other functional teams to support digital transformation needs beyond HR
• Ensure effective stakeholder communication, executive reporting, and value realization from digital initiatives

What’s in it for you: 

• Medical/Dental/Vision coverage, PTO, 401K match, support for community involvement and much more
• The ability to make an impact and shape your career with a company that is passionate about growth
• The support of an organization that believes it is vital to include and engage diverse people, perspectives, and ideas to achieve our best

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelors Degree in Human Resources or other related field or equivalent experience
• 10+ years of hands on experience with human resources management, strategy, and corporate functions
• 6+ years people leadership experience
• Analytical Thinking – Synthesizes complex or diverse information; collects and researches data; uses experience and intuition to complement data; designs workflows and procedures that align with business needs
• Problem Solving – Identifies and resolves problems in a timely and structured manner; gathers and analyzes information skillfully; develops and evaluates alternative solutions; supports group problem solving and objective decision-making
• Project Management – Develops and maintains project plans; manages resources and timelines; coordinates cross-functional digital projects; communicates changes and progress clearly; ensures timely, on-budget delivery; skilled in Agile and