IT Manager – HR Applications

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced IT Applications Manager – HR to provide leadership and subject matter expertise for HR and Production applications within a fast-paced food manufacturing environment.

This role will act as the technology business partner for HR systems, including workforce management platforms such as Kronos, and will oversee ERP-related HR application strategy, support, and optimization.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and operational management for HR and Production-related IT applications.
• Serve as the technology advisor to business managers on HR and workforce systems.

• Manage IT application teams, vendors, and service providers.

• Maintain strong domain knowledge of business processes to maximize technology value.
• Oversee ERP systems supporting HR and workforce management functions.
• Support IT leadership with budgeting, forecasting, procurement, and vendor management.
• Lead project monitoring, controls, and integration using SDLC best practices.

• Configure, implement, and support third-party HR applications.

• Drive continuous improvement in application performance and user satisfaction.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related technology field

• 5+ years managing business application support and operations

• 3+ years managing staff or technical teams

• Strong experience with Oracle HCM required

• Experience with HRIS and workforce management systems (e.g., Kronos)

• ERP application management experience

• Strong knowledge of project management methodologies and SDLC processes

• Vendor and budget management experience