Group Director, WFM, HR and Payroll Technology

*At Chanel, we are focused on creating an inclusive culture that nurtures personal growth, contributing to collective progress. We believe the uniqueness of each individual increases the diversity, complementarity, and effectiveness of our teams. We strongly encourage your application, as we value the perspective, experience and potential you could bring to CHANEL.***About the role:**CHANEL is seeking a dynamic Group Director, WFM, HR and Payroll Technology to drive the strategic vision, adoption, and continuous improvement of our HR, workforce management, and payroll technology platforms for the US region. This leadership position is based in New York City or Piscataway, New Jersey with a hybrid, 3-day onsite requirement. This executive will own the product roadmap, foster strong partnerships with business stakeholders, and lead a high-performing team to deliver measurable business value through technology and process excellence. Our ideal candidate will have a minimum of 10 years of strategic experience and a proven track record of leading & implementing workforce management technology (e.g. labor scheduling, time tracking), payroll systems solutions, and HRIS tools in a retail organization. The ideal candidate will demonstrate exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, with a proven ability to bring together diverse stakeholders and effectively influence decision-making to achieve shared business objectives.Define and implement the operating model for Workday integrations with US systems ensuring data consistency and a unified user experience Demonstrated ability to manage vendor relationships effectively, ensuring service quality, contract compliance, and alignment with organizational goalsExceptional critical and creative thinking skills including evaluating risks and contingencies, developing structure in ambiguity, connecting the dots and flexibility in accepting new ideas or pivotingExcellent project management and communication skills Ability to translate technical jargon into simple business terms **Experience with Workforce Management Technology in a Retail Organization:** Proven track record of implementing workforce management technology in a retail organization **Technical Expertise:**Deep understanding of HRIS, payroll, and workforce management technologies, with the ability to troubleshoot complex system issues and recommend enhancements. Ability to translate business objectives into actionable technology strategies, driving long-term organizational growth and innovation.**Stakeholder Engagement:**Ability to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels, building consensus and driving alignment around technology initiatives. **Communication Skills:**Exceptional presentation skills with the ability to articulate complex security concepts to senior leadership and business stakeholders, driving informed decision-making. Minimum of 10 years' experience as a TECH expert in strategy & management of WFM HR & Payroll systems as part of an IT/Tech team; UKG+, Workday HRIS required**Compensation:** of the total compensation for this position. Other forms of variable pay [may/will] be offered for this position. Other components [may/will] include bonus potential, benefits, and/or **Benefits and Perks:**Family and care giving benefits (inclusive of parental leave, fertility support, MilkStork, and Care.com Membership)

401K and other incentives

Chanel is a private company whose values are grounded in creating conditions for people to perform at their best and feel fulfilled and confident in their work. We offer a unique work environment where individuals are encouraged to better understand the brand, the business, and motivations, so that together we can unlock the possibilities of growth. This is reflected in:

We offer Employee Resource Groups in the US that are voluntary, open to all, employee-led groups formed around a shared identity or lived experience, whose aim is to foster a diverse, inclusive, and equitable community aligned with the values and missions of the communities they support. CHANEL Community empowers our employees to channel their passions, talents and sense of purpose to contribute to and learn from our communities. We have dedicated in-house teams focused on supporting the onboarding of employees,developing leadership skills via custom programs like Imagine Chanel People, Heart of Leadership and group and individual coaching, and blended online and live classes offered on our Bloom platform and by skilled trainers, such as Shape Your Career, to develop career building skills.

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