Overview
Location(s): United States Practice/Department: Business Operations Work Environment: Remote Compensation: $135,000-$150,000 annually*
Dudek’s journey began in 1980 with a vision to serve Southern California’s water and wastewater agencies.
Today, we are a 100% employee-owned firm supporting clients nationwide and delivering projects that improve and protect the built and natural environments of communities throughout the United States. Our work has been recognized by leading industry organizations, and we’ve been honored with multiple national Top Workplace Awards.
Our employee-owners are unified by a singular commitment to supporting projects that address key societal issues, such as the transition to renewable energy, infrastructure hardening and repair, environmental protection, and community resilience.
Learn more about our award-winning culture , the benefits and perks of being a Dudekian, and the projects you will have the opportunity to shape.
Position Overview
Who You Are
As an employee-owner , you embrace accountability, working safely, and collaboration while thinking resourcefully and independently.
Like all Dudekians, you are curious and solution-oriented , with the ability to adapt quickly to changes and approach challenges with a spirit of innovation .
How You’ll Make an Impact
Dudek is looking for a Business Operations Manager (HRIS) to provide leadership and strategic oversight for Dudek’s HR technology ecosystem, with primary responsibility for Dayforce HCM and the systems, data, integrations, and processes that support the employee lifecycle. This role will ensure HR technology is reliable, secure, well governed, scalable, and aligned with Dudek’s evolving business and workforce needs.
Working closely with Human Resources, Finance, Payroll, Benefits, IT, and other key stakeholders, the Business Operations Manager (HRIS) will serve as a critical connector between business processes and technology. The role will lead HRIS strategy and optimization, data and integration governance, system implementations and enhancements, and cross functional initiatives involving interconnected HR, ERP, financial, and enterprise systems.
The Business Operations Manager (HRIS) will also lead the HRIS team and support model, establish strong system governance and controls, and help Dudek maximize the value of its HR technology investments while supporting an effective employee and manager experience.
Candidates must be available to work during Pacific Time business hours (8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. PT).
Duties and Responsibilities
HRIS Strategy & Platform Leadership
Leads the administration, configuration, optimization, and ongoing evolution of Dayforce HCM and Dudek’s broader HR technology ecosystem.
Develops and maintains an HRIS roadmap aligned with HR priorities, enterprise technology initiatives, business growth, and evolving operational needs.
Evaluates opportunities to simplify, automate, and improve HR processes through technology while balancing business requirements, user experience, system capabilities, risk, and long-term scalability.
Maintains a strong understanding of HR technology trends, platform capabilities, and vendor roadmaps and recommends opportunities to improve Dudek’s HR technology environment.
Establishes standards and governance for HR system configuration, enhancements, testing, releases, documentation, and change management.
Enterprise Systems & Integration Leadership
Serves as the HRIS functional lead for major enterprise technology transformations, representing HR systems, employee data, integrations, controls, and workforce process requirements in cross-functional design and implementation decisions.
Serves as a key HRIS partner in the design, implementation, and ongoing optimization of integrations between Dayforce, Deltek Vantagepoint, iCIMS, and other enterprise platforms.
Partners closely with Finance and other business leaders on ERP initiatives involving employee, organizational, labor,…