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Job Overview:
The Sr. Manager IT Solutions - HR Technology is a strategic technology leader within the HR and Corporate Applications IT organization. This role is responsible for leading and executing the Human Capital Management (HCM) transformation strategy, leading enterprise initiatives that modernize HR processes, platforms, and associate experiences. The position partners closely with HR leadership, COEs, Technology teams, vendors, and business stakeholders to establish a multi-year roadmap, prioritize investments, and deliver scalable solutions aligned with organizational objectives.
This role requires a balance of strategic planning, people leadership, operational excellence, and technology expertise to successfully deliver enterprise transformation programs.
Job Responsibilities:
Core Responsibilities

• Lead the definition of the HCM transformation vision, strategy, and multi-year technology roadmap.
• Partner with HR senior leaders and business leaders to identify opportunities that improve associate experience, operational efficiency, data quality, and organizational effectiveness.
• Translate business priorities into actionable technology initiatives and investment plans.
• Establish governance frameworks to evaluate, prioritize, and manage transformation initiatives across the HCM portfolio.
• Lead complex, enterprise-wide transformation programs from strategy through deployment and adoption.
• Oversee project portfolios, roadmaps, resource allocation, budgets, risks, dependencies, and delivery outcomes.
• Provide executive-level reporting on transformation progress, milestones, risks, and value realization.
• Drive best practices for solution architecture, process standardization, governance, data integrity, security, and compliance.

Additional Responsibilities

• Provide direction and oversight to dotted-line team members supporting transformation initiatives.
• Lead and develop a team of consultants, functional experts, project resources, and external partners.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes through automation, analytics, AI-enabled capabilities, and emerging technologies.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements:
Education/ Certifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field

Experience:

• Minimum 10 years of progressive professional experience in HR Technology, HCM systems, IT applications, digital transformation, or related disciplines.
• Minimum 5 years of people leadership experience, including leading direct reports, consultants, cross-functional teams, or matrixed organization.
• Experience leading large-scale HCM transformation programs and enterprise technology initiatives.
• Experience managing third-party partners, consultants, and vendor relationship.
• Experience developing and managing strategic roadmaps and multi-year investment plans.

Knowledge/Skills/ Abilities:

• Effectively influences senior leaders without direct authority.
• Ability to build high-performing teams and collaborative partnerships.
• Can communicate a clear technology vision aligned to business strategy.
• Relationship management skills that builds as a trusted advisor and strategic partner.
• Strong decision making skills that are effective in a matrixed environment.
• Knowledge technology trends.
• Good judgment is required for this position as there may be times when direct supervision may not be immediately available.

Work Environment:
Remote Role:

• This position is classified as remote where the associate will perform remote work from their primary residence. Remote associates are welcome to work from the office but are not required to do so. While remote associates are not required to work from an office on a regular basis, they may be required to come to the office or other UNFI locations for necessary business reasons or if directed to do so by their manager.

Physical Environment/Demands:
Office Roles:

• Most work is performed in a temperature-controlled office environment.
• Incumbent may sit for long periods of time at a desk or computer terminal.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.
• Incumbent may use calculators, keyboards, telephones, and other office equipment in the course of a normal workday.
• Stooping, bending, twisting, and reaching may be required in the completion of job duties.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of the work performed by the employees assigned to this job. All employees must comply with Company policy and applicable laws. The responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified may vary within each department and/or location.
UNFI is an Equal Opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive and respectful environment for all. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or other protected ground. Accommodation is available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the job selection process. - M/F/Veteran/Disability. VEVRAA Federal Contractor.
Compensation:
UNFI anticipates paying the above-referenced pay rate (or within the above-referenced pay range) for this position. Actual Pay, where applicable, will depend on a number of factors, including, but not limited to, education, experience, training, and any requirements under applicable collective bargaining agreements. UNFI is committed to transparency in pay in compliance with applicable state and local laws.
Benefits:
For Washington positions (or positions that may be performed remotely from Washington), https://www.unfi.com/jobs-more-info-wa.html for Washington-specific paid time off details.
Candidates hired into this position will also be eligible to participate in the following benefits programs: Paid Time Off; Sick Time; paid holidays and parental leave; 401K Program; medical, dental, vision, life, and accidental death/dismemberment insurance; short-term and long-term disability insurance program, Flexible Spending Account and/or Health Savings Account, subject to meeting the eligibility requirements and the terms and conditions of these programs, and subject to any requirements under applicable collective bargaining agreements.
UNFI's compensation, benefits, and paid time off policies are subject to change in the Company's sole discretion, consistent with applicable law. This job posting should not be construed as an offer of employment with certain terms, nor should it be construed as a guaranteed minimum.
Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act .