* Platform & Lifecycle Ownership: Serve as the technology owner for the end-to-end Hire-to-Retire ecosystem, configuring and maintaining HR applications to support the evolving employee lifecycle. * Strategy & Roadmap: Partner with HR leadership to align the HR technology roadmap with organizational priorities, security standards, and enterprise architecture. * Process Optimization: Drive the standardization, automation, and redesign of HR processes to improve efficiency, compliance, and user experience. * Data & Integrations: Own integrations and secure data flows between HR systems, Payroll, Finance, and Identity Management while maintaining strict data governance and reporting capabilities. * System Lifecycle & Support: Lead system testing, deployments, and change management for platform updates, while providing L2/L3 technical support and managing vendor SLAs. * Stakeholder Liaison: Act as the primary technical bridge between HR, IT, Payroll, Security, and external vendors to facilitate governance and prioritize initiatives.