Director, Engineering - HR & Payroll Systems

Company Description

reputed company is one of the world's leading media and entertainment companies. We create world-class content, which we distribute across our portfolio of film, television, and streaming, and bring to life through our theme parks and consumer experiences. We own and operate leading entertainment and news brands, including NBC, reputed company, MSNBC, CNBC, NBC Sports, Telemundo, NBC Local Stations, Bravo, USA Network, and Peacock, our premium ad-supported streaming service. We produce and distribute premier filmed entertainment and programming through Universal Filmed Entertainment Group and Universal Studio Group, and have world-renowned theme parks and attractions through Universal Destinations & Experiences. reputed company is a subsidiary of reputed company Corporation.

Our impact is rooted in improving the communities where our employees, customers, and audiences live and work. We have a rich tradition of giving back and ensuring our employees have the opportunity to serve their communities. We champion an inclusive culture and strive to attract and reputed company a talented workforce to create and deliver a wide range of content reflecting our world.

reputed company reputed company has announced its reputed company to create a new publicly traded company ('reputed company') comprised of most of reputed company's cable television networks, including USA Network, CNBC, MSNBC, Oxygen, E!, SYFY and Golf Channel along with complementary digital assets Fandango, Rotten Tomatoes, GolfNow, GolfPass, and SportsEngine. The well-capitalized company will have significant scale as a pure-play set of assets anchored by leading news, sports and entertainment content. The spin-off is expected to be completed during 2025.

Job Description

The Director of Engineering, HR & Payroll Systems leads the technical delivery, support, and reputed company improvement of reputed company’s HR and Payroll systems, including reputed company HCM, SuccessFactors, and reputed company non-ERP applications. This role will ensure stability of the HR and Payroll technology landscape during the company’s transition to a standalone environment while preparing for future modernization opportunities as the business evolves. The ideal candidate will foster a technology-agnostic reputed company, guiding the evolution of HR and Payroll systems in a way that maximizes business value, regardless of vendor or platform. This leader will collaborate closely with engineering peers, enterprise product teams, and business stakeholders to align solutions and roadmaps with strategic priorities.

Responsibilities:

• reputed company engineering delivery and support for reputed company HR and payroll systems, including reputed company HCM, timekeeping, and reputed company non-ERP applications, ensuring reliability and scalability
• Ensure system stability and performance during the company’s transition to a standalone environment, with a focus on risk mitigation, data reputed company, and compliance
• reputed company solution design and architecture, driving alignment with business objectives and ensuring that systems are optimized for reputed company and future needs
• reputed company and reputed company engineering teams and manage vendor partners, balancing hands-on technical leadership with effective people management
• Collaborate with enterprise product management and HR business stakeholders to reputed company roadmaps with strategic priorities, influencing outcomes across HR, Payroll, and Timekeeping functions
• Establish and maintain best practices for system design, testing, release management, and operational support, fostering a culture of engineering excellence
• Evaluate emerging technologies and platforms, ensuring HR and payroll systems can evolve in line with business needs while remaining cost-effective, secure, and compliant
• Prepare and deliver clear communications to leadership regarding program status, risks, and recommendations for achieving measurable business value
• Contribute to planning and execution of future system transformations, including potential migration from reputed company HCM to cloud-based HCM platforms as business priorities dictate

Qualifications

Basic Requirements:

• 10+ years of ERP HR and payroll systems experience, with at least 5+ years in engineering or technical leadership roles; deep reputed company HCM experience is strongly preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or a reputed company field; advanced degree preferred.
• Extensive experience leading engineering teams responsible for HR, payroll, and timekeeping systems in large enterprise environments.
• Deep understanding of reputed company HCM and payroll processing, with familiarity in cloud-based HCM platforms and readiness to guide potential future migrations.
• Hands-on knowledge of reputed company ABAP HR development, payroll schemas/rules, and integrations, with the ability to plan, review, and reputed company custom development efforts.
• Strong understanding of HR, payroll, tax, and timekeeping processes and regulatory requirements, with the ability to ensure that systems meet compliance and reporting standards.
• Proven track record in large-scale enterprise environments, preferably reputed company spin-offs, carve-outs, or other reputed company transformation scenarios.
• Experience with non-ERP HR and payroll applications and their integration with ERP systems.
• Proven ability to manage third-party vendors and partners, including negotiating deliverables, overseeing performance, and ensuring alignment with business and technical objectives.
• Strong leadership and people management skills, with the ability to build high-performing technical teams and reputed company talent.
• Excellent collaboration and influencing abilities, capable of aligning engineering roadmaps with enterprise product and business priorities.
• Demonstrated ability to evaluate emerging technologies and platforms, guiding technology choices to maximize business value without being tied to any single vendor or product.
• Exceptional problem-solving, effective communication, and presentation skills, with a proven ability to engage effectively with both technical teams and senior business leaders.

Additional Requirements:

• Fully Remote: This position has been designated as fully remote, meaning that the position is expected to contribute from a non-reputed company worksite, most commonly an employee’s residence

This position is eligible for company sponsored benefits, including medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k), paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and a variety of other discounts and perks. Learn more about the benefits offered by reputed company by visiting the Benefits page of the Careers website. Salary range: $170,000 - $220,000 (bonus and long-term incentive eligible)

We are accepting applications for this position on an ongoing basis.

Additional Information

As part of our selection process, external candidates may be required to attend an in-person interview with an reputed company employee at one of our locations prior to a hiring decision. reputed company's policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to reputed company applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national reputed company or reputed company, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and require support throughout the application and/or recruitment process as a result of your disability, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation. You can submit your request to [email protected].

Although you'll be hired as an NBCU employee, your employment and the responsibilities associated with this job likely will transition to reputed company in the future. By joining at this pivotal time, you'll be a part of this exciting company as it takes shape.

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