Manager, HR Systems

Overview

Lead Global HRIS operations for Ethos, owning system strategy, complex implementations and day-to-day HR systems performance.

What you'll do

• Lead complex, cross-functional HRIS initiatives, including implementation of new Headcount365 and BambooHR functionality, modules, and major enhancements.
• Own and influence the HRIS roadmap by partnering with senior HR and business stakeholders to align system strategy with organizational priorities.
• Translate complex business requirements into scalable system solutions, proactively identifying risks, dependencies, and downstream impacts.
• Lead resolution of highly complex HRIS issues, including root cause analysis, system design decisions, and long-term corrective solutions.
• Provide technical leadership for annual and enterprise-wide HR programs (e.g., performance management, promotions, compliance reporting, payroll year-end).
• Partner with IT and vendors to support integrations, upgrades, and security maintenance across the HR systems ecosystem.
• Establish and maintain high-quality system documentation, standards, and reporting frameworks to support scale and consistency.
• Mentor and guide HRIS analysts through knowledge sharing, design reviews, and best-practice coaching, without direct people management responsibility.

What you'll need

• 5+ years of hands-on HRIS experience.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
• Demonstrated experience leading complex HRIS or enterprise system initiatives.
• Strong understanding of HR processes, data governance, security concepts, and systems architecture.
• Experience with reporting, testing, security design, and process automation within HR technology platforms.
• Demonstrated problem-solving, stakeholder management, and project leadership skills.
• Ability to communicate complex technical concepts to business and technical audiences.

Details

• Full-time position.
• Remote (US).
• US national base salary range: $122,000 - $214,000 (base salary only; excludes bonus, equity and benefits).