Associate Director, Time & Pay Technology​

Job Description
Job Purpose
Our job is to power Kraft Heinz with the best talent and technology solutions in the world. We shape, create, and deliver world class technology capabilities & solutions to accelerate global growth across all functions. The Associate Director, Time & Pay Technology will drive strategic alignment of digital tools and platforms to enhance employee experiences and optimize HR processes and tools . This people leader role will lead cross-functional teams globally , ensuring seamless integration of technology with people o perations, fostering innovation, and enabling scalability of one best way. This strategic role requires balancing planning and hands-on execution.
Essential Functions & Responsibilities

• Lead the development and implementation of HR tech, ensuring alignment with engineering best practices.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including HR, Product, Finance, Design, and Operations to align technology initiatives with overall business objectives .

• Continuously assess and optimize HR systems, processes, and workflows to enhance efficiency, user experience, and data integrity.

• Ensure HR technology systems comply with regulatory requirements, industry standards, and data security protocols.

• Bring the outside in. Scout the industry for disruptive technologies that can improve efficiency and/or effectiveness.

• Collaborate with vendors to evaluate, select, implement, and maintain HR technology solutions that meet the organization's needs.

• Develop and operate modern platform architecture approaches to meet key business objectives and provide end-to-end HR technology solutions.

• Manage a team of HR technology specialists, providing guidance, coaching, and mentorship to drive individual and team performance.

• Support change management efforts related to HR technology implementations, upgrades, and process enhancements, ensuring successful adoption and integration.

• Oversee development of technical specifications documents based on product requirements documents and design specifications documents .

• Provide input into training programs to enhance HR technology skills and knowledge across the organization.

• Establish and govern testing and release management discipline within A gile pod(s) to ensure a successful end-user experience for all deployments .

• Ensure that KHC processes and controls are followed in all activitie

• Mastery of digital HR products, including product strategy, vision, and gathering of requirements.

• Significant experience working with Product and/or Agile development teams, preferably in Human Resources and/or HR Technology.

• Previous experience building and leading software engineering teams to implement and support enterprise-grade platforms.

• Deep understanding of contemporary cloud infrastructure, data warehouses, middleware, microservices/APIs, and application development .

• Strong collaborator with cross-functional teams from product, design, HR and other parts of the KHC business.

• Hands-on experience with DevOps and CI/CD processes, version control systems, and development frameworks.

• Proven knowledge of standard product management methodology / practices, technology , and supporting industry principles.

• Relevant technical skills (e.g., UKG, Dayforce, ADP , Indeavor ) to support product management activities, data collection, etc., as needed .

• Experience managing day-to-day technical and design direction and ability to influence multiple stakeholders without direct authority.

Reports To
Global Head of HR Technology
Work Environment & Schedule
Based in Chicago, IL - Aon.
This role may require occasional travel for team meetings, customer engagements, and professional development opportunities.
Our Total Rewards philosophy is to provide a meaningful and flexible spectrum of programs that equitably support our diverse workforce and their families and complement Kraft Heinz' strategy and values.
New Hire Base Salary Range:
$159,400.00 - $199,200.00
Bonus: This position is eligible for a performance-based bonus as provided by the plan terms and governing documents.
The compensation offered will take into account internal equity and may vary depending on the candidate's geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors
Benefits: Coverage for employees (and their eligible dependents) through affordable access to healthcare, protection, and saving for the future, we offer plans tailored to meet you and your family's needs. Coverage for benefits will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents.
Wellbeing: We offer events, resources, and learning opportunities that inspire a physical, social, emotional, and financial well-being lifestyle for our employees and their families.
You'll be able to participate in a variety of benefits and wellbeing programs that may vary by role, country, region, union status, and other employment status factors, for example:

• Physical - Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental, Vision, Screenings/Assessments
• Social - Paid Time Off, Company Holidays, Leave of Absence, Flexible Work Arrangements, Recognition, Training
• Emotional - Employee Assistance Program , Wellbeing Programs, Family Support Programs
• Financial - 401k, Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Disability

Location(s)
Chicago/Aon Center
Kraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer that prohibits discrimination or harassment of any type. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Applicants who require an accommodation to participate in the job application or hiring process should contact [email protected] .