Job Specifications

As the Senior Manager of HR Systems, you'll be responsible for overseeing the design, implementation, and optimization of our HR technology systems. You'll lead a talented team to ensure our HRIS solutions meet the evolving needs of our workforce and organization. From managing data integrity to driving process improvements, you'll play a pivotal role in shaping our HR technology landscape. As a key resource and facilitator of HR technology needs, you will complete your own implementation and enhancement projects, prioritize system requests as they are added, coach and mentor the HRIS professionals reporting to you, and build strong relationships with your counterparts and peers in IT, Operations, Finance, Treasury, Legal, and Tax.

Pay Range: $110,900 - $183,100 (Determined by the knowledge, skills and abilities of the applicant.)
This posting includes the full pay range for this position. Pay is based on a number of factors and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and internal equity.

Reporting Relationship: Director of Shared Services

Location: Rapid City, South Dakota

Relocation Assistance:
Relocation assistance is available based on individual circumstances! Details to be shared during the offer process.

Essential Functions:
* Lead and prioritize HR technology initiatives, aligning them with business objectives and industry best practices.
* Serve as HR project manager lead on enterprise technology projects with HR involvement.
* Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify opportunities for process optimization and automation.
* Stay abreast of emerging trends and technologies in HRIS and recommend solutions to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
* Oversee the implementation and maintenance of HRIS systems, ensuring data accuracy, security, and compliance. Responsible for HR data integrity including audits, identifying issues and making recommendations to management for corrective action.
* Monitor systems for problems, identify and implement corrective and prevention actions. Primary interface between Human Resources and Information Technology for development and problem resolution.
* Support application report management. Collect data as needed for reports and distribute timely and accurate information.
* Act as mentor, trainer, and backup for HRIS analysts.
* Provide guidance and training as necessary to management and Human Resources staff.
Additional Responsibilities:
* Participate and represent the corporation in civic, industry and professional organizations.
* Maintain strong working relationships within Human Resources Department.
* Maintain supportive and respectful working relationships with all Black Hills Corporation employees and departments.
* Maintain professional relationship with all vendors.

What You'll Need:
* Bachelor's degree in business or a related field with Human Resources emphasis or equivalent combination of education and experience
* 5 or more years Related experience and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience with an emphasis in progressive HRIS management.

What Is Desired Or Can Be Taught:
* Proven track record of successfully implementing and optimizing HR technology solutions.
* Excellent project management skills with the ability to prioritize and execute multiple initiatives simultaneously.
* Advanced knowledge of HR information and other systems, including system implementation and administration functionality.
* Programming SQL reporting applications such as PeopleSoft, and strong understanding of relational databases.
* Must be detail oriented and quality driven.
* Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively engage and influence stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
* Strong analytical, quantitative and PC software skills required.
* Strong verbal and written communication skills a must, as well as strong interpersonal, coaching, consulting and process and project management skills.

This description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of responsibilities, duties, and requirements for employees in this position. Job descriptions may and do change periodically. Where positions are covered by a collective bargaining unit agreement, the terms and conditions of the agreement will apply.

About our Company: We are a customer, growth and safety focused utility company that is dedicated to our communities. We improve life with energy as an energy partner of choice. Our diverse culture fuels unique perspectives, opening doors to new insights and possibilities. Based in Rapid City, South Dakota, we have over 3000 employees and serve 1.3 million natural gas and electric utility customers across eight states (South Dakota, Montana, Wyoming, Colorado, Nebraska, Iowa, Kansas, and Arkansas).

Enjoy our Comprehensive Benefits Package! Annual discretionary bonuses, 401(k) (6% company match and up to 9% company retirement contribution), tuition reimbursement, generous paid time off benefits, including paid holidays and parental leave, company paid life insurance and disability benefits (short and long term), an employee assistance program and well-being benefits, and competitive medical, dental and vision insurance.

Candidates must successfully pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check.

Black Hills Energy does not sponsor applicants for work visas. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the US.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or status as a protected veteran. If you require reasonable accommodation, please visit careers.blackhillsenergy.com for more information.