Director, HR Technology

Job Description

Summary

The Director, HR Technology will serve as a strategic IT partner to HRIS and HR Operations, enabling scalable, reliable, and forward‑looking HR technology capabilities across the enterprise. This role is accountable for people leadership of the HRIT team, strong functional stakeholder partnership, and ownership of the HR Technology product strategy and roadmap. Operating within the IT organization, the Director will balance operational excellence with long‑term product vision, ensuring HR technology investments align with business priorities, employee experience goals, and enterprise architecture standards.

Duties and Responsibilities

People Leadership & Team Management

• Lead, develop, and retain a high‑performing HR Technology team, including HRIT analysts, architects, and project/program managers
• Provide direct people leadership, including coaching, performance management, career development, and workforce planning
• Foster a servant‑leadership mindset that empowers teams, encourages accountability, and promotes continuous improvement
• Establish clear roles, operating rhythms, and performance expectations aligned to IT and HR outcomes

HR Functional Stakeholder Management

• Act as the primary IT partner to HRIS and HR Operations leaders, building trusted relationships grounded in transparency and shared accountability
• Lead demand intake, prioritization management, and capacity planning across HR Technology initiatives in partnership with HR stakeholders
• Translate HR functional needs into clear, actionable technology requirements while balancing enterprise standards, technical debt, and delivery capacity
• Proactively surface risks, dependencies, and trade‑offs, enabling informed decision‑making across HR and IT leadership

Product Strategy & Roadmap Ownership

• Own the HR Technology product strategy and multi‑year roadmap, aligned to HR strategy, employee experience objectives, and IT architecture principles
• Drive prioritization of enhancements, integrations, and modernization efforts across Workday, Time & Attendance, and related HR platforms
• Oversee execution of HR Technology programs and initiatives, ensuring delivery against agreed outcomes, timelines, and value realization
• Establish and monitor performance metrics to assess product health, adoption, ROI, and business impact

Operational Excellence & Vendor Management

• Ensure stable, secure, and compliant operation of HR technology platforms and integrations across the enterprise
• Define and monitor service levels, KPIs, and operational performance standards for HR Technology
• Lead vendor management activities, including selection, contract oversight, performance evaluation, and optimization of vendor deliverables
• Stay current on industry trends and emerging technologies to continuously evaluate opportunities for process and system improvement

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Human Resources, or equivalent experience
• Minimum 8 years of progressive IT experience, with direct responsibility for HR technology platforms and solutions
• Minimum 4 years of people leadership experience managing technical and/or functional teams
• Demonstrated experience partnering with HR organizations, including HRIS and HR Operations
• Experience with Workday, Time & Attendance, and HR‑related platforms, either through implementation, optimization, or product ownership roles

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Proven people manager with the ability to lead, develop, and inspire diverse technical teams
• Strong stakeholder management skills, with demonstrated success partnering with senior HR leaders
• Product‑oriented mindset with experience owning strategy, roadmaps, and prioritization decisions
• Ability to balance operational stability with innovation and long‑term transformation
• Strong communication and influencing skills across technical and non‑technical audiences
• Demonstrated ability to navigate ambiguity, manage competing priorities, and drive alignment
• Analytical and problem‑solving skills with the ability to decompose complex challenges into actionable solutions
• Servant leadership approach that emphasizes trust, accountability, and continuous improvement

Physical Demands

• Frequently communicates with others to exchange information
• Sedentary work that primarily involves sitting or standing for extended periods
• Frequent use of hands and fingers for computer‑based work
• Frequent assessment of accuracy, thoroughness, and quality of work

Work Environment

• Role is primarily performed in a professional office or remote work environment
• Occasional travel to Wabtec sites, including manufacturing environments, where exposure to noise, outdoor elements, or other conditions may occur
• Adherence to all applicable safety and PPE guidelines when visiting operational sites

Additional Information

• Preferred location: Pittsburgh, PA
• Other Wabtec locations may be considered for the right candidate

Our job titles may span more than one career level. The salary rate for this role is currently $120600-171800 The actual salary offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors, such as: training, transferable skills, work experience, education, business needs, market demands and work location. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. More information on offered benefits, which include health, welfare, and retirement, are available at mywabtecbenefits.com. Other benefit offerings for this role may include annual bonus, if eligible.

What could you accomplish in a place that puts People First?

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Wabtec is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions, and value-added services for the freight and transit rail sectors. Drawing on more than 150 years of experience, we are leading the way in safety, efficiency, reliability, innovation, and productivity. Whether it’s freight, transit, ports, logistics, mining, industrial, or marine, our expertise, technologies, and people together – are accelerating the future of transportation. With roots that date back to George Westinghouse, Thomas Edison, and Louis Faiveley, Wabtec has always built technologies and implemented solutions for a variety of sectors that are critical to meeting the needs of customers and governments alike.

Our global team of about 30,000 employees worldwide delivers performance that moves the world forward. We’re lifelong learners, obsessed with better. Learn more at www.WabtecCorp.com.

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