Senior Manager - Dayforce HCM
Dr. Martens plc
5 - 10 years
Bengaluru
Posted: 23/12/2025
Job Description
SO, WHAT'S THE STORY?
We are on an exciting journey to drive impactful change within our Enterprise Technology team. As part of a global fashion retailer, our HR Systems play a crucial role in enhancing colleague experience. This is your opportunity to join a dynamic team, collaborating to lead a team to develop and enhance our HRIS systems.
THE GIG
As the Manager HR Systems in our Enterprise Technology team, you will:
- Lead a continuous evolution of our HR systems, including HRIS, payroll & recruitment systems
- Develop and maintain the HR Systems roadmap, balancing short-term priorities with long-term goals.
- Be able to operate with minimal supervision, managing the team and day to day activities
- Manage a team of HRIS specialists to create a high performing innovative team that will deliver solutions to meet the needs of the business in multiple locations
- Translate business needs into clear technical requirements, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives.
- Own the HR Systems backlog, prioritizing features to maximize business value.
- Collaborate with analysts, and stakeholders to ensure smooth delivery of HR Systems.
- Lead sprint planning and align the team with Agile best practices
- Lead the technical aspects of HR System projects and rollouts
THE STUFF THAT SETS YOU APART
Must-Have Experience:
- 15+ years working in a lead role with HR systems .
- Proven experience with HRIS systems, specifically Dayforce
- Proven Experience with Global payroll systems and services
- Proven experience delivering global applicant tracking (ATS) systems
- Strong background in data security principles with relation to HRIS systems
- Hands-on experience configuring HR systems
- Experience in leading HR systems implementation projects in multiple countries
Technical Skills:
- 3-5+ years' experience of Ceridian/Dayforce (mandatory)
- Experience of Workforce Management systems such as StoreForce is a benefit
- HR Systems
Soft Skills:
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management.
- Strong analytical mindset with problem-solving capabilities.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment with multiple priorities.
Education:
- Bachelors degree in a relevant field (e.g., Computer Science, Data Science, Business Analytics) or equivalent experience.
We live and breathe Rebellious Self Expression at Dr. Martens, and there are 3 core values at the heart of it. They never stand alone, but work together as a balancing act of rights and responsibilities to support how we work together at DMs. BE YOURSELF . ACT COURAGEOUSLY . SHOW YOU CARE .
At DM your technical capability will go hand in hand with the below:
- Great relationship management that delivers results through effective teamwork
- Youll be a proud custodian to our DMs culture, embodying what we stand for and encouraging others to do the same
- Youll help build a highly engaged team ensuring a collaborative culture and providing guidance & support to other team members
- You will take ownership for your own development, proactively seeking out feedback to build self-awareness
- You will bring the outside-in; youll share best practice across the team/business and encourage ideas sharing as well as collaborative problem solving
- Youll lead the way and role model on all things DE&I & wellbeing
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