Sr. Director, HR Systems & Shared Services

Are you a transformational HR leader ready to guide teams through enterprise-wide change Weyerhaeuser is seeking a Senior Director HR Systems and Shared Services to lead and inspire HR Shared Services teams as we modernize every aspect of our HR operations through a major UKG implementation.

Your Impact

As a Senior Director you will play a critical role in driving the HR systems strategy and digital transformation of our enterprise HR technology platform. Although you will not lead the UKG implementation itself this key leader will oversee the current HR technology landscape and lead the teams through a successful implementation of UKG for the HR Shared Services Workforce Management (UKG Pro WFM) Payroll and Core HR Systems (HRMS) ensuring automation scalability operational excellence compliance and an exceptional employee experience and thriving inclusive culture.

You will partner with IT in creating the long-term digital roadmap for HR and driving modernization and automation to improve efficiency accuracy and insights across all HR processes. Youll also help define the operating model drive digital transformation and oversee a high-performing team accountable for both day-to-day excellence and long-term strategic enablement.

Reporting to the Vice President Compensation Benefits & Shared Services youll be a key HR leader and will partner with senior business leaders IT and HR leaders to align technology process and people strategies enabling Weyerhaeuser to deliver consistent high-quality HR services to more than 9000 employees across all distribution and manufacturing sites field operations locations and corporate functions in the U.S. and Canada.

This full time position is based out of our Seattle WA headquarters on a hybrid schedule in office Tue-Thur with the ability to work remote Monday and Friday.

What Youll Do

Strategic Leadership

• Lead and oversee the enterprise HR systems and Shared Services strategy aligning technology streamlined processes and best-in-class service delivery models while optimizing workforce needs and delivering business results.

• Successfully partner with IT to define a forward-looking HR technology roadmap that anticipates business needs and identifies opportunities for labor optimization system modernization and process automation.

• Lead successful planning and execution of HR technology and service transformation initiatives including UKG Pro WFM HRMS optimization and payroll modernization.

• Define and lead the governance framework for HR systems

• Establish and track KPIs and success metrics for service delivery automation and system performance to ensure measurable business value.

• Demonstrates outstanding advisory and facilitation skills while embedding equity inclusion and employee well-being into all systems and service designs.

Operational & Technical Excellence

• Oversee HR Shared Services operations including HR case management employee support and transaction processing ensuring timely accurate and customer-focused service delivery.

• Provide executive oversight for payroll operations ensuring compliance accuracy and continuous improvement of processes and technologies.

• Champion Workforce Management (WFM) transformation ensuring compliance and accuracy while advancing automation and process innovation for all WFM functions including Timekeeping Scheduling Absence Attestation Pay Rules Forecasting and Analytics.

• Direct the management and evolution of core HR systems (HRMS) and related integrations ensuring system integrity scalability and data governance.

• Drive data-informed decision-making through HR analytics dashboards and insights that guide workforce planning/labor forecasting productivity and organizational health.

Transformation & Innovation

• Champion digital HR transformation and continuous improvement leveraging automation self-service and analytics to modernize how HR services are delivered.

• Evaluate and anticipate emerging technologies and service models (AI chatbots predictive analytics intelligent workflows) to continuously enhance employee and manager experiences.

• Cultivate strategic partnerships with UKG system vendors and implementation partners to ensure continuous innovation and strong vendor performance.

Leadership & Talent Development

• Lead and empower teams through significant change fostering a culture of engagement resiliance accountability collaboration trust inclusion and continuous improvement aligned with our organizations values and long-term strategy.

• Lead and develop a diverse high-performing team of leaders and professionals across HR technology WFM payroll and Shared Services.

• Build leadership capability within the function empowering team members through mentorship accountability and opportunities to lead enterprise initiatives.

• Partner with HR Leadership and business leaders to anticipate capability needs and deliver solutions that scale with business growth.

• Effectively manage vendor partnerships and influences enterprise success through strategic teamwork.

• Bachelors degree in Human Resources Business Administration Information Systems or related field. MBA preferred.

• 12 years of progressive experience in HR technology Shared Services or payroll operations with at least 5 years in senior leadership roles.

• Proven success effectively leading and implementing highly complex large-scale HCM solutions (UKG Pro Workday SAP SuccessFactors or equivalent) and Shared Services model design.

• Deep expertise in Workforce Management platforms (preferably UKG Pro WFM) and payroll administration for complex multi-state or multi-country environments.

• Proven ability to lead complex cross-functional initiatives that drive operational efficiency enhance the employee experience and support company-wide transformation.

• Experience leveraging advanced analytical and problem-solving skills to translate complex ambiguous issues into effective technology solutions.

• Strong executive presence with a passion for delivering clear impactful presentations to all audiences including executive leaders.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing forestry or other high-volume hourly workforce industries.

• UKG Pro WFM or HRMS certification(s); PMP or Agile certification preferred.

• Background in AI-enabled HR technology robotic process automation or advanced workforce analytics.

Our Commitment:

At Weyerhaeuser we are building a future-ready workforce powered by technology data and human connection. The Senior Director HR Systems and Shared Services will play a pivotal role in shaping that future driving excellence innovation and inclusivity in how we support every employee every day. We sustainably manage forests and manufacture products that make the world a better place. Were serious about safety driven to achieve excellence and proud of what we do. We believe that by living our mission and values we create a culture where people can do their best work. We lead with integrity and a commitment to excellence in all we do from the seedlings we plant all the way to delivering exceptional products to our customers globally. If you want to be part of a world-class HR team making a positive difference with sustainability at the heart of what we do as a company come grow with us!

What We Offer:

Compensation: This role is eligible for our annual merit-increase program and we are targeting a salary range of $191900 to $291800 based on your level of skills qualifications and experience. You will also be eligible for our Annual Incentive Program which offers a cash bonus targeting 35% of base pay. Potential plan funding may range from zero to two times that target. This position is also eligible for participation in our Long Term Incentive Plan.

Benefits: When you join our team you and your dependents will be offered coverage under our comprehensive employee benefits plan which includes medical dental vision short and long-term disability and life insurance. We offer a pre-tax Health Savings Account option which includes a company contribution. Other benefit options are also available such as voluntary Long-Term Care and Employee Assistance Programs. We also support personal volunteerism sponsor a host of diversity networks promote mentoring and provide training and development opportunities to help you chart your path to a fulfilling career.

Retirement: Employees are able to enroll in our companys 401k plan which includes a paid company match in addition to our annual contribution equal to 5% of your base salary.

Paid Time Off or Vacation: We provide eligible employees who are scheduled to work 25 hours or more per week with 3-weeks of paid vacation to use during your first year of addition after being employed for six months eligible employees begin to accrue vacation for future use. We also recognize eleven paid holidays per year providing a total of 88 holiday hours and paid parental leave for all full-time employees.

Weyerhaeuser is an equal opportunity employer. Inclusion is one of our five core values and we strive to maintain a culture where all our people feel a sense of belonging opportunity and shared purpose. We are committed to recruiting a diverse workforce and supporting an equitable and inclusive environment that inspires people of all backgrounds to join stay and thrive with our team.

Required Experience:

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