Global HRIS System Lead

Location

Remote or on-site (depending on location) – specifically Philippines, Ukraine, Uganda, Mexico

Position Description

The Global HRIS Lead will be the owner and strategic lead for BambooHR (BHR) across the organization's global workforce – with regional focuses in US/Territories (US), Asia-Pacific (APAC), Europe (EU), Africa (AF) and Latin American (LATAM). This role will be responsible for configuring, optimizing, and scaling BHR to support core HR operations, data accuracy, reporting, and compliance across multiple countries.

This role will partner closely with HR, Payroll, IT, Finance, Workforce Management, and external vendors to ensure BambooHR is fully leveraged, well-integrated, and aligned with business needs.

Position Duties and Responsibilities 

HRIS Ownership & Strategy

Serve as the global system owner for BHR, including configuration, governance, and ongoing optimization
Assist in establishing global standards for HR data, processes, and system usage
Responsible for BHR manuals creation and updates

System Configuration & Optimization

Configure and maintain BHR modules (employee records, onboarding, time-off, performance, reporting, etc.) in conjunction with regional HR leads
Translate HR and business requirements into scalable BHR solutions
Manage system upgrades, feature releases, testing, and deployments
Identify and implement process improvements and automation opportunities

Integrations & Data Management

Manage integrations between BambooHR and payroll, benefits, ATS, finance, and other third-party systems
Support regular requests from local Recruitment teams needs in ATS.
Ensure data accuracy, integrity, and security across all regions
Own HR data governance, validation, and audit processes

Reporting & Compliance

Develop and maintain HR dashboards and standard/global reports
Ensure compliance with data privacy and employment regulations (e.g., GDPR and local labor laws)
Support audits and ad hoc reporting requests from leadership

Project Leadership

Lead global HRIS projects, including new country rollouts, acquisitions, and system enhancements
Act as the primary point of contact with BHR and integration vendors
Create and maintain documentation, SOPs, and user guides
Support and mentor regional HRIS administrators or super users

Key Skills & Competencies

Deep functional knowledge of HR systems
Strong analytical, documentation, and problem-solving skills
Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities
Detail-oriented with a strong focus on data quality
Comfortable working across time zones and cultures

Required Qualifications

4+ years of HRIS experience, including hands-on HR systems administration
Experience supporting multi-country or globally distributed workforces
Strong understanding of core HR processes
Experience managing system integrations and vendors

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in HR, Information Systems, Business, or a related field
2+ years of global BHR HRIS experience
Experience scaling BHR in a high-growth or global environment
Exposure to global payroll and benefits integrations

Global HRIS System Lead