Location:

2727 N Central Ave, Phoenix, Arizona 85004 United States of America

This position is not eligible for employer sponsorship.

To ensure a fair and consistent evaluation process, candidates are expected to complete all interviews and assessments independently and without the use of artificial intelligence tools (including AI-generated responses, prompts, or real-time assistance). Use of AI throughout the application and recruiting process may result in removal from consideration. Our goal is to get to know your authentic experiences, communication style, and problem-solving approach.

Position Overview

Reporting directly to the Executive Vice President (EVP) of Human Resources (HR), the Manager, HR Technology serves as the department’s technology leader, overseeing the Human Resources Information System (HRIS) and solutions that support HR and Team Members. This role partners across the Company to provide reliable systems, trusted data, and practical technology solutions that help Team Members be more effective.

Success in this role requires more than technical expertise. The Manager, HR Technology develops people, builds trusted partnerships, and applies technology in practical ways to simplify work, improve decision-making, and enhance the Team Member experience. By balancing business needs with thoughtful technology decisions, this leader helps HR deliver exceptional service today while preparing for tomorrow.

Essential Duties, Responsibilities & Key Accountabilities

Serve as the HR technology leader, aligning priorities with HR’s mission and Company goals.
Develop, coach, and lead the HRIS Team by building technical expertise, promoting accountability, and delivering dependable service.
Set the direction for HR technology by simplifying work, automating processes, expanding self-service, and making technology easier for HR and Team Members to use.
Oversee the Workday platform, including configuration, security, reporting, integrations, testing, releases, and system standards.
Partner with business leaders to understand needs and deliver technology solutions that improve business processes.
Lead HR technology projects from planning through implementation by communicating clearly, building alignment, and delivering solutions that create value for HR and the Company.
Establish standards for documentation, testing, security, change management, and HR data governance to ensure consistency, reliability, confidentiality, and compliance.
Develop reporting and dashboards that help leaders make informed decisions and improve business performance.
Oversee the department budget, vendor relationships, resource planning, and expenses while ensuring Economy & Effectiveness (E&E) and responsible stewardship of Company resources.
Demonstrate the HR Department’s leadership principles through accountability, unity of direction, and a SUP (Supportive, Upbeat, and Positive) approach.

Skills, Requirements & Qualifications

Required

8+ years of progressive experience supporting HR technology, HRIS, enterprise applications, or related business systems.
5+ years of leadership experience developing technical professionals and leading cross-functional teams and/or initiatives.
Demonstrated success leading HR technology strategy, implementations, and system enhancements.
Extensive experience administering Workday HCM, including business processes, security, configuration, reporting, integrations, testing, and releases.
Demonstrated ability to translate business needs into practical technology solutions that improve service and support business objectives.
Strong understanding of HR, Benefits, Compensation, Payroll, Recruiting, and related business processes.
Strong analytical, project management, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills with the ability to build trusted relationships across technical and business teams.
High level of integrity, professionalism, and discretion in handling confidential information.
Strong technology aptitude with the ability to identify simpler, more effective ways of working.

Preferred

Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
Workday certifications and/or advanced Workday experience.
Experience supporting Payroll, Benefits, Compensation, Time Tracking, Recruiting, Talent, Learning, or other Workday functional areas.
Experience with Workday integrations, APIs, Extend, Prism Analytics, Studio, Azure, or related technologies.
Experience leading Agile, Scrum, or other iterative technology delivery methodologies.

What Success Looks Like

Champion a people-first culture by using technology to simplify work and improve the Team Member experience.
Translate business needs into technology solutions that improve service and decision-making.
Lead and develop the HRIS Team through coaching, accountability, and empowerment.
Build trusted partnerships by listening first, understanding challenges, and delivering reliable and timely solutions.
Take ownership, follow through on commitments, and hold yourself and others accountable.
Use data, reporting, and technology insights to identify opportunities and solve problems.
Stay current on emerging technology and identify opportunities to better support Team Members and the business.
Create an environment where HR and business partners feel supported, confident, and empowered to use technology effectively.

Here are just some of the programs U-Haul has available:

Medical insurance
Prescription drug plans
Dental & Vision plan with hearing care discounts
Onsite medical clinic for team members and eligible family members
New indoor fitness gym (Midtown Phoenix campus)
Get Fit Gym Reimbursement Program
Registered Dietitian Program
WeightWatchers®
CVS Virtual Care
U‑Haul Kids Program
24‑Hour Nurse Line
Wellness Program (Healthier You initiatives & challenges)
Mindset App Reimbursement
Pet Insurance & Wellness plans
Career stability
Opportunities for advancement
Valuable on‑the‑job training
Tuition Reimbursement Program
Free online courses for personal and professional development at U‑Haul University®
401(k) Savings Plan
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
Company‑paid life insurance
Voluntary life insurance options
Short-Term and Long‑Term Disability
Critical Illness, Accident & Hospital Indemnity plans
Business & business travel insurance
MetLaw Legal Program
MetLife Auto & Home Insurance
LifeLock Identity Theft Protection
Dave Ramsey’s SmartDollar® Financial Wellness Program
U‑Haul Federal Credit Union
Paid holidays, vacation, and sick time
You Matter Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Discounts on cell phone plans, hotels, computers, vehicles & more
Community involvement & volunteer opportunities
U‑Haul Mothers Program (Paid maternity leave)

This is a full-time, salaried position based on-site at U-Haul's Midtown Campus Tower in Phoenix, Arizona. Regular business hours are Monday through Friday; however, flexibility in scheduling, including evenings and weekends, is required to support business operations, Company initiatives, and Team Member needs.

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U-Haul Holding Company, and its family of companies including U-Haul International, Inc. (“U-Haul”), continually strives to create a culture of health and wellness. Consistent with applicable state law, U-Haul will not hire or re-hire individuals who use nicotine products. The states in which U-Haul will decline to hire nicotine users are: Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Iowa, Kansas, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Nebraska, Pennsylvania, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, and Washington. U-Haul has observed this hiring practice since February 1, 2020 as part of our commitment to a healthy work environment for our team.

U-Haul is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants for employment will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, provincial, state or local law. Individual accommodations are available on requests for applicants taking part in all aspects of the selection process. Information obtained during this process will only be shared on a need to know basis.

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