Director, Global Human Resources Operations & Technology - Alpharetta, GA

Requisition ID:6941

Job Title:Director, Global Human Resources Operations & Technology - Alpharetta, GA

Job Country:United States (US)

Here at Avanos Medical, we passionately believe in three things:

• Making a difference in our products, services and offers, never ceasing to fight for groundbreaking solutions in everything we do;
• Making a difference in how we work and collaborate, constantly nurturing our nimble culture of innovation;
• Having an impact on the healthcare challenges we all face, and the lives of people and communities around the world.

At Avanos you will find an environment that strives to be independent and different, one that supports and inspires you to excel and to help change what medical devices can deliver, now and in the future.

Avanos is a medical device company focused on delivering clinically superior breakthrough solutions that will help patients get back to the things that matter.We are committed to creating the next generation of innovative healthcare solutions which will address our most important healthcare needs, such as reducing the use of opioids while helping patients move from surgery to recovery. Headquartered in Alpharetta, Georgia, we develop, manufacture and market recognized brands in more than 90 countries. Avanos Medical is traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol AVNS. For more information, visit www.avanos.com.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

To be successful in this role, you will serve as a strategic thought partner to senior leaders, anticipating organizational needs and helping leaders look around corners through data-driven insights and forward-looking recommendations. You will lead the design, evolution, and sustainment of innovative, enterprise-level programs that drive performance, retention, and an exceptional team member experience, while ensuring existing programs continue to deliver measurable impact.

This role requires the ability to identify trends and systemic issues across the organization, diagnose root causes, and influence both immediate actions and long-term strategies. You will translate complex data and business realities into clear recommendations, scalable solutions, and durable mechanisms that enable leaders to make informed decisions. High business acumen, demonstrated people and thought leadership, and exceptional written and verbal communication are critical to success.

As Director, you will operate comfortably at both the strategic and operational levels-setting direction, shaping priorities, and driving alignment-while maintaining accountability for execution and outcomes. You will partner closely with senior leaders across the business and HR in a highly visible role, influencing enterprise decisions and delivering meaningful, sustainable impact.

This hybrid role is based in Alpharetta and requires three days per week in the office.

Key Responsibilities:

HRIS

• Build, own and manage the overall HR operations and HR technology operating model including HRIS, HR Compliance, data analytics, reporting and execution. Ongoing ownership of the HRIS platform through maintenance and updates and ensures smooth integrations with all HR programing.
• Sets strategy for HR technology, including the systems, integrations, and data integrity for HCM, Recruiting, Onboarding, Compensation, Benefits, Learning Management, Performance Management, Talent Management and Reporting. This includes the maintenance and improvements of current systems, as well as recommendations for new technology.
• Collaborates with HR leadership across all Centers of Excellences and all company departments to develop systems and process roadmaps to support all stakeholders.
• Optimizes all HRIS systems to meet workforce growth requirements, creating opportunities for automation and the reduction of manual processes.
• Works collaboratively with IT counterparts on understanding security roles, integrations, and other shared systems.
• Communicates effectively and builds strong relationships with a diverse group of stakeholders at multiple levels from end users to executives.
• Monitors technology trends in HRIS to anticipate and prepare for future or emerging HR technology solutions with consideration for business and user needs.
• Develops and administers service level agreements, control standards, and issue escalation matrix to ensure policy and process compliance.
• Ensures data governance is established and leveraged consistently throughout HR and in the broader organization as it relates to people data.

Payroll and Shared Services

• Develops and implements shared services and payroll processes, policies and procedures to ensure proper internal controls, efficiency and a great employee experience.
• Builds a culture of continuous improvement ensuring efficient and consistent employee experience and delivering operational excellence and simplification.
• Creates, identifies and implements innovative methodologies, techniques, process improvements and evaluation criteria to continually streamline and improve service delivery and people operations.
• Builds and executes an operational strategy to deliver a superior client experience while creating capacity for business and people growth, development, and continuous improvement.
• Oversee compliance with statutory reporting and filings (i.e. DOL reporting, EEO1 Reporting, I-9 compliance, census report)
• Other duties as required. This list is not meant to be a comprehensive inventory of all responsibilities assigned to this position

Your qualifications

Required:

• BA/BS degree with an emphasis in human resources, business, information technology, or related field required
• 5+ years experience in a similar HRIS role including implementation of new technology with 2 years focused on strategy
• 5+ years leading direct reports and managing cross-functional teams
• Demonstrated effective management and leadership skills
• Ability to effectively interface with all levels of management and employees
• A creative approach to problem solving, with a humble, team-oriented and solutions-focused attitude
• Strong verbal and written communication skills including the ability to convey complex ideas in a simple manner and to tailor key messages and presentation style to multiple audiences
• Goal-oriented with the demonstrated ability to prioritize on a consistent

Preferred:

• At least 5 years of experience with SuccessFactors preferred

The statements above are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this classification. Statements are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and skills required for this position.

Avanos Medical is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law.

IMPORTANT: If you are a current employee of Avanos or a current Avanos Contractor, please apply here.

Join us at Avanos
Join us and you can make a difference in our products, solutions and our culture. Most of all, you can make a difference in the lives, people, and communities around the world.

Make your career count
Our commitment to improving the health and wellbeing of others begins with our employees - through a comprehensive and competitive range of benefits. We provide more than just a salary - our Total Rewards package encompasses everything you receive as an employee; your pay, health care benefits, retirement plans and work/life benefits.

Avanos offers a generous 401(k) employer match of 100% of each pretax dollar you contribute on the first 4% and 50% of the next 2% of pay contributed with immediate vesting.

Avanos also offers the following:

benefits on day 1

free onsite gym

onsite cafeteria

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