Global Hris Manager

About Us:
At Quaker Houghton, we are experts in the development, production and application of industrial process fluids, lubricants and coatings for the manufacturing industry. We have been an integral part in the growth of the world’s largest industrial and manufacturing companies from aerospace and automotive to primary metal and energy. Today, we have a global presence, with our corporate headquarters located in Conshohocken, PA. Quaker Houghton is a global publicly traded company with a unique collaborative culture that supports career growth for its associates and offers competitive compensation and benefit programs.

Job Summary:
We are embarking on an HR systems transformation at Quaker Houghton and we are hiring an HRIS Manager to lead a team, drive change and collaborate with stakeholders along this journey. The HRIS Manager will play a significant role in designing the system, influencing the strategy and working across our HR function and other teams to optimize our processes to enhance the employee experience.

You will lead a talented team responsible for HR systems product workstreams and processes. You will bring broad knowledge of HR applications and develop the team’s subject matter expertise in functionality and modules within our global HCM system. In addition, you will be an expert in the design, optimization, and execution of end-to-end processes. You will suggest best practices and leverage process design expertise to optimize business processes and support streamlining global HR operations. You will liaise between internal stakeholders and external vendors for system design, implementation and ongoing management.

Your role is focused on data analysis and compilation and is accountable for the development and distribution of critical reports and analytics to leadership. This position ensures accurate best practice business process/workflows are in place and aligned with other system and business dependencies. In this role, you will provide analysis to support your recommendations and work across the team and with stakeholders to identify and solve functional issues, design solutions and translate functional requirements into technical requirements.

Accountabilities:

• Evolve, drive and execute the systems strategy to automate where possible, enable global operations and optimize business processes
• Lead your team by leveraging strengths, providing coaching and support to develop skills and drive results
• Oversee and maintain optimal function of our HRIS systems
• Collaborate with HR colleagues to identify needed improvements and enhancements to existing systems; recommend and implement streamlined solutions aligned with business processes
• Create reports and maintain dashboards to deliver workforce analytics and insights in support of business cases and strategic priorities
• Maintain knowledge of trends and developments in data management and security, HR technology, and HRIS applications
• Lead in uncovering underlying issues or business problems and turn those into solutions within Workday

Education, Experience and Training:

Bachelors Degree, HR certifications or systems certifications or PM certifications are a plus

Required Minimum Number of Years of Relevant Experience:

7+ years’ experience managing multiple global HR systems and applications within a global, mid-sized organization

Required Skills and Competencies:

• Prior experience leading and motivating teams to optimal performance
• 3+ years’ experience with global, enterprise-wide HCM systems and demonstrated in-depth, working knowledge of multiple modules within the system
• Project Management skills and proven experience successfully managing projects from scoping through implementation phases
• Advanced Excel, PowerPoint and PowerBI skills
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Excellent interpersonal, presentation and communication skills
• Ability to navigate ambiguity and break down complexity
• Self-motivated, continuous learner with passion to innovate and lead change

What's in it for you:

• Competitive pay programs with excellent career growth trajectory
• Opportunities to see your efforts contribute toward the success of the business
• Work for a global leader in the industrial process fluids industry
• On-site Fitness Center and Cafeteria

Quaker Houghton is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse workforce. Quaker Houghton provides equal employment opportunity for all qualified candidates. Quaker Houghton does not discriminate against any candidate for employment based on race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, affectional or sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, creed, ancestry, national origin, citizenship, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, veteran’s status, physical/mental disability, genetic information, or any other category protected by U.S federal, state, and/or local employment law. Furthermore, Quaker Houghton is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified candidates with physical and/or mental disabilities.Applicants with a disability who need assistance applying for a position may email OneHR@quakerhoughton.com.