Senior Director, HR Technology

About The Role

PerkinElmer is seeking a visionary and strategic Senior Director of HR Technology to lead our global HR Technology function, with a strong focus on our Workday ecosystem. This role will oversee a cross-functional team of HR technology professionals and serve as a strategic partner to HR and business leaders, driving innovation, scalability, and data-driven decision-making through best-in-class HR systems and tools.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership:
• Define and drive the global HR technology roadmap aligned with PerkinElmer’s business strategy and HR transformation goals.
• Partner closely with HR, IT, Finance, and other functional leaders to ensure alignment of systems with enterprise-wide objectives.
• Team Oversight:
• Lead and mentor the HR Technology team, including Workday functional experts, system analysts, and integration specialists.
• Foster a high-performance culture that emphasizes accountability, continuous improvement, and customer-centric support.
• Workday Ownership:
• Oversee the optimization, administration, and governance of the Workday platform, including HCM, Recruiting, Compensation, Talent, Time Tracking, and Absence Management modules.
• Evaluate and prioritize enhancement requests, upgrades, and new module implementations.
• Process Optimization & Governance:
• Lead process design and standardization efforts across global HR operations.
• Establish data governance and system security protocols in collaboration with IT and compliance teams.
• Innovation & Analytics:
• Drive the adoption of digital tools, automation, and people analytics to enable actionable insights and smarter workforce planning.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and vendors to identify future-forward solutions.
• Change & Project Management:
• Lead complex HR technology projects from inception to completion, including system implementations, integrations, and change initiatives.
• Ensure effective change management, stakeholder engagement, training, and communication strategies.
  

Qualifications

• Education:
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Information Technology, Business Administration, or related field; Master’s degree preferred.
• Experience:
• 12 years of progressive experience in HR technology, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
• Proven experience managing Workday platforms (ideally across multiple modules) in a global organization.
• Strong understanding of HR processes, compliance requirements, and data governance.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams and complex enterprise projects.
• Skills:
• Excellent leadership, interpersonal, and influencing skills.
• Strong business acumen with the ability to translate strategy into technology solutions.
• Analytical and results-driven mindset with a focus on user experience and service excellence.