Director – Hris

Who We Are

Join a team that puts its People First! Since 1889, First American (NYSE: FAF) has held an unwavering belief in its people. They are passionate about what they do, and we are equally passionate about fostering an environment where all feel welcome, supported, and empowered to be innovative and reach their full potential. Our inclusive, people-first culture has earned our company numerous accolades, including being named to the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For® list for nine consecutive years. We have also earned awards as a best place to work for women, diversity and LGBTQ+ employees, and have been included on more than 50 regional best places to work lists. First American will always strive to be a great place to work, for all. For more information, please visit www.careers.firstam.com.

What We Do

Directs the HR Information System (HRIS) team of functional analysts and architects in the design, configuration, development and maintenance of Human Resources-related business applications. Keep abreast of changes in the technology landscape as well as company vision and strategy. Leverages this information to develop and execute the HR technology roadmap in partnership with HR leadership. Oversees enterprise-wide/global implementations with a wide variety of vendor and company-specific software.

HOW YOU'LL CONTRIBUTE

• Leads the HRIS team to drive technology innovation for HR and deliver new solutions and enhanced processes within a complex organizational structure
• Leads the HR organization with Artificial Intelligence innovation
• In conjunction with the HR centers of excellence, develops enterprise-wide HR systems strategy and roadmaps.  Leads the implementation of various initiatives to accomplish the strategy
• Provides deep knowledge of HRIS solutions and business processes to guide strategic decisioning for functional areas that aligns with larger HR goals and objectives for the enterprise
• Possesses strong functional and technical capabilities with the ability to engage in strategic discussions with internal clients throughout the organization and third-party vendors
• Able to effectively collaborate with senior leaders, technology and business subject matter experts and third-party vendors; and to assess feasibility, determine costs versus benefits, prioritize projects and develop and implement systems plans
• Manages and develops a team of employees performing against plans and objectives
• Ensures compliance with internal policies and procedures as well as regulatory requirements  
• Develops and manages departmental budgets along with vendor relationships
• Other duties as assigned

WHAT YOU'LL BRING

Required Education, Experience, Certification/Licensure

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Advanced degree preferred
• 10+ years of directly related experience
• 8+ years demonstrated experience in a supervisory or management role
• Leadership experience with Workday required

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES (KSAs)

• Demonstrated competency in executing strategic plans
• Ability to learn the needs of a wide range of employees while driving team performance, monitoring results and appropriately allocating resources
• Possesses and applies a broad knowledge of HRIS principles, practices, and procedures to the completion of complex projects
• Experience and knowledge of functional tools and infrastructure
• Progressive experience in leading employees in multiple locations, and significant experience developing and implementing solutions
• Possesses problem-solving, collaboration, critical thinking, team building, and presentation skills
• High level of business acumen, strategic agility, ability to develop others, and influence change
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel and PowerPoint
• Understands the interdependencies between Human Resources, Payroll, Financial Management, Identity Management and other systems
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships at the management level across functional groups and business units.  Adeptness to influence the thinking of, or gain acceptance from others in sensitive situations, using influence and preventing damage to the relationships

What We Offer

By choice, we don’t simply accept individuality – we embrace it, we support it, and we thrive on it! Our People First Culture celebrates diversity, equity and inclusion not simply because it’s the right thing to do, but also because it’s the key to our success. We are proud to foster an authentic and inclusive workplace For All. You are free and encouraged to bring your entire, unique self to work. First American is an equal opportunity employer in every sense of the term.

First American will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with arrest or conviction records, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws (e.g., the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act).

First American intends to conduct a review of an applicant’s criminal history in connection with a conditional offer. First American reasonably believes that a criminal history may have a direct, adverse and negative relationship with the following material job duties for this position potentially resulting in the withdrawal of the conditional offer of employment: handling of confidential, proprietary or trade secret information belonging to First American or its customers, administrating or facilitating financial transactions, and the ability to meet customer-imposed criminal history requirements.

Based on eligibility, First American offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401k, PTO/paid sick leave and other great benefits like an employee stock purchase plan.