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HR IT Applications Manager – Oracle HCM Cloud – Millsboro, DE

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HR IT Applications Manager – Oracle HCM Cloud

📍 Location: Millsboro, Delaware
🏠 Work Arrangement: Hybrid (Up to 75% Remote) – Approximately 1 Week Per Month Onsite
💼 Employment Type: Full-Time
✈️ Travel: Occasional
🚚 Relocation Assistance: Available
🚫 Visa Sponsorship: Not Available

💰 Compensation & Benefits

  • Base Salary: $102,000 – $153,000

  • Full Benefits Package

  • Relocation Assistance Available

  • Interview Travel Reimbursed

  • Hybrid Work Schedule (Up to 75% Remote)

🚀 Position Overview

A leading manufacturing organization is seeking an experienced HR IT Applications Manager to lead and oversee its HR and Workforce Management technology platforms, with primary responsibility for Oracle HCM Cloud and Kronos (UKG) workforce management solutions.

This role serves as the key liaison between HR, Operations, and IT leadership, ensuring HR systems effectively support business objectives through strong governance, system optimization, project leadership, and continuous improvement initiatives.

The ideal candidate will bring a blend of technical expertise, leadership experience, and hands-on knowledge of Oracle HCM Cloud and workforce management technologies.

🔧 Key Responsibilities

HR Technology Leadership

  • Provide strategic leadership and oversight for:

    • Oracle HCM Cloud

    • Core HR

    • Recruiting

    • Talent Management

    • Benefits

    • Learning

    • Payroll

  • Serve as the primary technology advisor to HR and Operations leadership.

  • Ensure systems align with organizational goals and business requirements.

Oracle HCM Cloud Administration & Optimization

  • Lead support, configuration, and optimization of Oracle HCM Cloud applications.

  • Drive adoption and enhancement of the Oracle Redwood User Experience (UX).

  • Recommend and implement system improvements and best practices.

  • Ensure reliable operation of HR technology platforms.

Workforce Management Systems

  • Lead support and optimization of Kronos (UKG) workforce management solutions, including:

    • Timekeeping

    • Scheduling

    • Labor Tracking

  • Ensure workforce systems effectively support operational requirements.

Integration & Systems Management

  • Oversee integrations between:

    • Oracle HCM Cloud

    • Kronos/UKG

    • Payroll Systems

    • Third-Party Applications

    • Downstream Enterprise Systems

  • Manage application performance, stability, and system enhancements.

Team Leadership & Vendor Management

  • Supervise and mentor IT application support staff.

  • Lead and develop HR systems support teams.

  • Manage relationships with:

    • Software Vendors

    • Service Providers

    • Technology Partners

  • Support budgeting, forecasting, procurement, and vendor negotiations.

Project & Governance Leadership

  • Lead technology projects aligned with SDLC and project management best practices.

  • Contribute to enterprise HR technology strategy and governance.

  • Ensure project execution aligns with organizational objectives and timelines.

✅ Required Qualifications

Education

  • Bachelor’s Degree in:

    • Computer Science

    • Information Systems

    • Related Technical Field

Experience

  • 5+ years managing technology teams

  • 5+ years supporting enterprise business applications

  • 3+ years of direct people management experience

  • Hands-on experience supporting Kronos (UKG) workforce management solutions

  • Experience leading enterprise application support initiatives

🛠️ Required Technical Skills

Oracle HCM Cloud

Strong experience supporting:

✔ Core HR

✔ Benefits

✔ Recruiting

✔ Learning

✔ Payroll

Workforce Management

✔ Kronos / UKG Workforce Management

✔ Timekeeping

✔ Scheduling

✔ Labor Management

Additional Skills

✔ Enterprise Application Support

✔ Systems Integration

✔ Vendor Management

✔ SDLC Methodologies

✔ Project Management

✔ Team Leadership

✔ Business Process Improvement

⭐ Preferred Qualifications

  • Oracle HCM Cloud implementation and optimization experience

  • Experience with Oracle Redwood UX

  • Manufacturing industry experience

  • Experience managing enterprise HR technology ecosystems

  • Strong stakeholder management and consulting capabilities

🎯 Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is a technically strong HR systems leader with deep expertise in Oracle HCM Cloud and Kronos/UKG platforms.

They will have:

  • Extensive experience supporting enterprise HR applications

  • Strong leadership and people management skills

  • Hands-on Oracle HCM Cloud expertise across multiple modules

  • Experience driving HR technology transformation and optimization

  • Ability to partner effectively with HR, Operations, and Executive Leadership

  • Strong project delivery and vendor management capabilities

This is a highly technical leadership role requiring hands-on Oracle HCM Cloud experience.

📋 Screening Questions

  1. Do you have at least 5–7 years of experience leading teams within the IT Applications space?

  2. Do you have hands-on experience with Oracle HCM Cloud, including:

    • Core HR

    • Recruiting

    • Learning

    • Payroll

    • Benefits?

  3. Do you have experience supporting Kronos (UKG) workforce management solutions?

  4. Are you comfortable working in a hybrid environment with approximately one week per month onsite in Millsboro, Delaware?

📌 Candidate Snapshot

Requirement

Details

Experience

10–15+ Years

Seniority

Mid-Senior Level

Leadership

Required

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Work Model

Hybrid (75% Remote)

Travel

Occasional

Industry

Manufacturing

Relocation

Available

🌟 Why This Opportunity?

Flexible Hybrid Schedule

  • Up to 75% remote work

  • Approximately one week onsite per month

Strategic Leadership Role

  • Lead critical HR technology platforms supporting enterprise operations

Technology Ownership

  • Oracle HCM Cloud

  • Kronos (UKG)

  • Enterprise HR integrations

Growth & Impact

  • Influence HR technology strategy

  • Drive digital transformation initiatives

  • Lead teams and vendor relationships

  • Partner directly with HR and business leadership

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced HR Technology Leader with strong Oracle HCM Cloud and Kronos/UKG expertise looking to drive enterprise HR systems strategy while maintaining significant work-life flexibility.

 

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Director of Benefits – Houston, TX | Healthcare Total Rewards Leadership

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Director, Benefits
Houston, Texas | Hybrid | Full-Time

This is a high-profile leadership opportunity for an experienced Total Rewards professional to shape and lead enterprise-wide benefits strategy within a large, complex healthcare environment. Combining strategic leadership, operational oversight, compliance expertise, and workforce engagement, this role offers the chance to directly influence employee experience, organisational performance, and long-term talent retention.

Designed for a senior benefits leader with deep healthcare experience, this position provides significant executive exposure and the opportunity to lead transformative initiatives across health and welfare, retirement, wellbeing, and total rewards programs.

The Opportunity

Reporting into executive Total Rewards leadership, you will oversee the design, implementation, governance, and optimisation of comprehensive employee benefits programs across a large healthcare system.

You will:

  • Lead enterprise-wide benefits strategy, administration, and compliance initiatives

  • Design and implement competitive, cost-effective benefit programs aligned with organisational goals

  • Oversee health and welfare plans, retirement programs, wellness initiatives, and voluntary benefits

  • Manage relationships with consultants, brokers, actuaries, trustees, and third-party vendors

  • Ensure compliance with ERISA, HIPAA, COBRA, FMLA, IRS, DOL, and healthcare reform regulations

  • Partner with Compensation, HRIS, and executive HR leadership to deliver integrated Total Rewards strategies

  • Drive process improvements, automation, and system enhancements across benefits operations

  • Develop metrics and reporting frameworks to evaluate ROI and program effectiveness

  • Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing Benefits team

  • Support enterprise transformation initiatives focused on employee engagement and workforce strategy

Compensation & Benefits

  • Salary: $160,000 – $200,000

  • Annual Bonus: 20–30% performance-based bonus potential

  • Schedule: Full-Time | Hybrid Work Environment

  • Location: Houston, Texas

  • Relocation Assistance: Not provided, but candidates must be willing to relocate to Houston

  • Visa Sponsorship: Not available

Comprehensive Executive-Level Benefits Package Includes:

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

  • Life Insurance

  • Retirement Programs

  • Paid Time Off

  • Additional wellbeing, leadership development, and employee support programs

What Makes This Role Stand Out

  • Opportunity to lead Benefits strategy within a highly respected healthcare organisation

  • Significant executive visibility and enterprise-level influence

  • Broad scope across retirement, health & welfare, wellness, and compliance initiatives

  • Ability to shape and modernise Total Rewards strategy within a complex healthcare environment

  • Strong collaborative culture focused on innovation, employee wellbeing, and operational excellence

  • Opportunity to make a measurable impact on workforce engagement and retention

Candidate Profile

Essential Requirements:

  • 10+ years of experience managing Benefits operations and implementation within healthcare or complex enterprise environments

  • Strong healthcare industry Benefits experience required

  • Deep expertise in plan design, evaluation, compliance, and administration across:

    • Health & Welfare Plans

    • Pension Plans

    • 401(k) and 403(b) Programs

    • Life & Disability Benefits

    • Voluntary Benefits Programs

  • Strong understanding of ERISA, COBRA, HIPAA, FMLA, and healthcare reform regulations

  • Prior HRIS systems experience

  • Bachelor’s degree in Business, HR Management, or related discipline

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Master’s degree preferred

  • CEBS, CBP, or other HR/Benefits certifications highly desirable

  • Experience with wellness strategy development and implementation

  • Proven leadership and change management capability

  • Strong vendor management, negotiation, and stakeholder engagement skills

What Success Looks Like

The successful candidate will bring a combination of strategic vision, operational discipline, and leadership maturity, with the ability to balance employee experience, compliance, cost management, and organisational growth within a dynamic healthcare environment.

This is an outstanding opportunity for a Benefits leader seeking a role that offers executive influence, enterprise-wide impact, and long-term career growth within a highly respected and mission-driven organisation.

 

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Director of Benefits – Total Rewards, Compliance & HR Leadership (Healthcare)

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Director of Benefits

📍 Location: Houston, Texas (Onsite/Hybrid)
💼 Employment Type: Full-Time
📈 Seniority Level: Director
🕒 Experience Required: 10+ years
🎓 Education: Bachelor’s Degree required (Master’s preferred)
💰 Salary: $160,000 – $200,000
🌎 Visa Sponsorship: Not available

🚀 Overview

A leading healthcare organization is seeking a Director of Benefits to lead the strategy, design, and delivery of enterprise-wide benefits programs.

This role is responsible for building and managing competitive, compliant, and cost-effective total rewards offerings, while leading a high-performing team and partnering across HR, finance, and executive leadership.

🔧 Key Responsibilities

Benefits Strategy & Program Leadership

  • Design, implement, and manage comprehensive benefits programs, including:

    • Health & welfare plans

    • Retirement plans (401k, 403b, pension, non-qualified)

    • Life, disability, and voluntary benefits

  • Develop programs that attract, retain, and engage top talent

  • Drive continuous improvement of benefits offerings and service delivery

Compliance & Governance

  • Ensure full compliance with:

    • ERISA, IRS, DOL regulations

    • COBRA, HIPAA, FMLA, healthcare reform laws

  • Oversee plan governance, reporting, and regulatory requirements

  • Maintain audit readiness and risk mitigation processes

Vendor & Stakeholder Management

  • Manage relationships with:

    • Brokers

    • Consultants

    • Actuaries

    • Third-party administrators

  • Evaluate vendor performance and negotiate contracts

  • Partner with internal stakeholders across:

    • HR

    • Finance

    • HRIS

    • Executive leadership

Total Rewards Integration

  • Collaborate with Compensation and HRIS leadership to deliver a cohesive Total Rewards strategy

  • Align benefits programs with organizational goals and workforce strategy

Operations & Systems

  • Oversee benefits administration and HRIS integration

  • Drive automation and system enhancements to improve employee experience and efficiency

  • Act as escalation point for complex benefits issues

Analytics & Performance

  • Develop and track KPIs and ROI metrics for benefits programs

  • Use data-driven insights to optimize cost, utilization, and engagement

Leadership & Team Development

  • Lead, mentor, and develop a team of benefits professionals

  • Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement

  • Support professional growth and capability building across the team

✅ Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in:

    • Business

    • Human Resources

    • Or related field

  • 10+ years of experience in:

    • Benefits strategy, design, and administration

    • Large, complex or multi-site organizations

  • Strong experience across:

    • Health & welfare plans

    • Retirement programs

    • Compliance and regulatory frameworks

⭐ Preferred Qualifications

  • Master’s degree (MBA, HR, or related)

  • Professional certifications such as:

    • CEBS (Certified Employee Benefits Specialist)

    • CBP (Certified Benefits Professional)

🧠 Key Skills

  • Strong leadership and team management capability

  • Deep knowledge of benefits compliance and regulations

  • Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills

  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making ability

  • Experience with HRIS systems and benefits platforms

🎯 Ideal Candidate

  • Strategic leader with deep benefits expertise in healthcare or complex environments

  • Proven ability to balance cost management with employee experience

  • Strong operator who can drive both strategy and execution

  • Experienced in managing vendors, compliance, and large-scale program

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