Director, HR Technology

At SpartanNash, we deliver the ingredients for a better life through customer-focused innovation. We do this for our supply chain customers and U.S. military commissaries, retail store guests and, most importantly, our Associates. In fact, we see a day when each will say, “I can’t live without them.”

Our SpartanNash family of Associates is 20,000 strong, ranging from bakery managers to order selectors; from IT developers to vice presidents of finance; from HR Business Partners to export specialists. Each of them plays an integral role in SpartanNash’s People First culture, Operational Excellence and Insights that Drive Solutions. Ready to contribute to the success of our food solutions company? Apply now!

Location:

850 76th Street S.W. - Byron Center, Michigan 49315

Job Description

Position Summary:

Lead Workday and Human Resource technology initiatives that align, develop, and deploy human capital and total rewards in ways that attain the organization’s strategic objectives. This position identifies and implements Workday and HRIS tools and strategies to achieve business goals. In collaboration with leaders at all levels, uses Workday technology to design, develop and implement solutions in the areas of process improvement, change management and organization design.

This role will be based at our corporate HQ in Byron Center, MI (Grand Rapids area)

Here’s What You’ll Do

• Assess the need for, design, and lead process improvement efforts to improve human and organization performance and business outcomes using available technology solutions.
• Manage HRIS team and provide training of Workday by collaborating with functional users, HRIS, and consulting partners.
• Ensure Workday is functioning efficiently and reliably and manage Workday releases and updates.
• Engage in visionary and strategic exploration of new HR technology strategies and practices.
• Review/redesign business processes to eliminate waste and implement best practices delivered by Workday.
• Develop exceptional relationships and strong lines of communication across the organization and the HR function to allow for effective, on-going collaboration.
• Assess impact to organization and engage stakeholders addressing their needs and concerns to ensure buy-in and that the solution delivered meets the needs of the organization.
• Partner with IT team to develop and implement Workday integrations and comprehensive technology solutions across the organization, including Payroll, Benefits and Talent Acquisition.
• Maintain the accuracy and integrity of employee data within Workday and enforce data security protocols and access controls.
• Additional responsibilities may be assigned as needed.
  
  

Here’s What You’ll Need

• Bachelor’s Degree required, with emphasis in Human Resources, Information Technology, Business Administration, or other related area.
• 10 years Human Resources experience with strong HRIS and Workday background
• 5-10 years managerial experience
• Proficiency in Workday and other HR technology solutions
• Proficiency in Human Resource teams, needs and requirements
• Demonstrated ability to lead projects and direct/facilitate project teams.
• Strategic thinking and analytic skills
• Ability to develop complex project and technology roadmaps and lead implementation.
  
  

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

May be required to lift and/or move 20 pounds. The associate is frequently required to sit/stand/walk. While performing the duties of this position, the associate is subject to a typical office environment and is rarely exposed to outside weather conditions. Temperatures may vary for those subject to any of the following areas: computer/server room, print shop, production area). The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate but may be high in distribution settings. Travel requirements vary by assignment.

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As part of our People First culture, SpartanNash is proud to offer a robust and competitive Total Rewards benefits package.

SpartanNash is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and veteran, that celebrates diversity and believes employing a diverse workforce is key to our success. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals.

We are not able to sponsor work visas for this position.

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