The real world is the next frontier, and at Metropolis, we are creating the artificial intelligence to make it responsive. We are pioneering the Recognition Economy — a future where mundane repetition disappears and being known unlocks access, comfort and belonging everywhere you go. From transforming parking into a seamless drive-in, drive-out experience for millions of Members to expanding our intelligence layer across retail and hospitality, we are building a world that feels instinctive and magical. The future isn’t coming; it’s here, and we need builders, innovators and problem solvers to help us create it.
Who you areMetropolis is seeking a Senior Manager, HR Systems to own and optimize our HR data and systems architecture. This highly visible role is for a strategic, hands-on HR tech leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment, but isn't afraid to get in the weeds. You will manage current HR systems, drive automation and efficiency, and prepare the company for a future Workday migration, enabling the People team to scale effectively.
What you'll do- Serve as the strategic owner of HR data and systems, driving modernization and preparing for future HRIS migration
- Identify opportunities to leverage AI for automation and to streamline HR processes
- Manage and mentor a team of two direct reports while remaining hands-on with execution
- Partner with IT to build a scalable, sustainable, and future-proof HR systems architecture
- Maintain and optimize current HR platforms (AS400, Dayforce, Dimensions/UKG), ensuring data integrity and operational reliability
- Identify and implement opportunities to automate and streamline HR processes, reducing manual work across the People team
- Lead HR systems projects end-to-end, from gathering requirements to testing and rollout
- Collaborate with cross-functional partners to ensure systems meet business needs and compliance requirements
- Serve as the internal subject matter expert for HR data flows, reporting, and system integrations
- Monitor emerging HR tech trends and recommend tools and solutions to keep Metropolis ahead of the curve
- Ability to work in-office 4 days a week
- 5+ years experience in HR systems management, with a track record of modernizing HR tech stacks
- Deep technical expertise in HR data architecture, process automation, and system integrations
- Proven leadership experience with the ability to manage, mentor, and inspire a team
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate business needs into technical solutions
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-growth environment with shifting priorities
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills, capable of working cross-functionally with IT, HR, and business stakeholders
- Experience with Dayforce, UKG/Dimensions, or similar HRIS platforms
When you join Metropolis, you'll join a team of world-class product leaders and engineers, building an ecosystem of technologies at the intersection of parking, mobility, and real estate. Our goal is to build an inclusive culture where everyone has a voice and the best idea wins. You will play a key role in building and maintaining this culture as our organization grows. The anticipated base salary for this position is $140,000.00 USD to $160,000.00 USD annually. The actual base salary offered is determined by a number of variables, including, as appropriate, the applicant's qualifications for the position, years of relevant experience, distinctive skills, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and the location of residence and/or place of employment. Base salary is one component of Metropolis' total compensation package, which may also include access to or eligibility for healthcare benefits, a 401(k) plan, short-term and long-term disability coverage, basic life insurance, a lucrative stock option plan, bonus plans and more. #LI-KD1 #LI-Onsite
Metropolis values in-person collaboration to drive innovation, strengthen culture, and enhance the Member experience. Our corporate team members hold to our office-first model, which requires employees to be on-site at least four days a week, fostering organic interactions that spark creativity and connection
Metropolis may utilize an automated employment decision tool (AEDT) to assess or evaluate your candidacy for employment or promotion. AEDTs are used to assist in assessing a candidate’s application relative to the required job qualifications and responsibilities listed in the job posting.
As part of this process, Metropolis retains data relevant to your candidacy, including personal information, for a period that is reasonably necessary for the use of the tool. If you are hired for the position, your data may become part of your employee records.
Metropolis Technologies is an equal opportunity employer. We make all hiring decisions based on merit, qualifications, and business needs, without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation, or pregnancy), national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under federal, state, or local law.
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Metropolis Technologies Chicago, Illinois, USA Office
Chicago, IL, United States, 60601
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