Director, Digital HR Platforms

For our client, we are seeking a Director, Digital HR Platforms to join the team of a leader in the Pharmaceuticals & Biotech space.

This role will shape and execute the enterprise HR technology roadmap, with a particular focus on digital platform strategy, data foundations, and integrated systems support. You will lead efforts to improve the employee and HR user experience while ensuring the platform environment remains scalable, secure, and aligned to evolving business needs. The position partners closely with HR, IT, Finance, and other stakeholders to deliver reliable solutions that support operational excellence across a global, regulated organization.

Location: Cambridge, MA - US based candidates only, no visa sponsorship available

Compensation: $205,700 – $278,300 annually

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a multi-year digital HR platform strategy aligned to HR, business, and enterprise technology priorities.
• Serve as the platform owner for the enterprise HCM solution, ensuring cohesive architecture and user experience.
• Drive platform design decisions that balance standardization, scalability, and business evolution.
• Ensure platform stability, data integrity, role-based security, and compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Lead the development of HR data foundations, including data models, data flows, and data quality frameworks.
• Oversee the design, development, and maintenance of integrations across HR, IT, Finance, and enterprise systems.
• Identify opportunities to apply AI, automation, and workflow orchestration across HR platforms.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Information Systems, Business, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in HR technology, digital platforms, or enterprise systems leadership.
• Experience managing SuccessFactors as an enterprise HCM solution.
• Demonstrated success leading integrations, data governance initiatives, and large-scale platform optimization.
• Strong stakeholder partnership skills with the ability to influence and collaborate across HR, IT, and business functions.
• Experience with AI, automation, or digital enablement.
• Experience in global and/or regulated environments preferred.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Lifestyle reimbursement program.
• Flexible spending and health savings accounts.
• 401(k) with a generous company match.
• Paid time off, wellness days, and holidays.
• Generous family resources and leave.

Our client is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every qualification—your background could be exactly what this team needs.