Director, HR Information Technology

Director, Human Resources Information Technology

This role is responsible for leading the direction, delivery, and support of technology solutions that enable our HR, Payroll, and Talent and Operations functions. The Director oversees the enterprise HR systems landscape – including Workday, UKG, and Paradox – ensuring scalability, data integrity, security, and continuous improvement in support of Chipotle’s growing global workforce.

Location

Base in Columbus, OH or Newport Beach, CA, 4 days per week onsite with remote work on Friday. No remote work availability.

Responsibilities

Define and execute the HR technology roadmap aligned with business strategy and workforce priorities.

Drive governance and lifecycle management of HR systems (Workday, UKG, Paradox).

Evaluate emerging HR technologies to support scalability, automation, and employee experience.

Serve as the business technology owner for Workday, UKG Payroll, and Paradox, ensuring operational stability and data accuracy.

Lead system enhancements, upgrades, and integration strategies across HR, Finance, and IT systems.

Oversee system access controls, configuration governance, and compliance with privacy and security standards (SOX, GDPR, CCPA).

Build and mentor an HRIT team of system analysts and integration engineers.

Foster a culture of collaboration, service excellence, and data‑driven decision making.

Partner with HR, Talent, Workforce Management, Compliance, and Payroll leaders to continuously optimize HR business processes through technology.

Lead vendor relationships, manage service‑level agreements, and oversee system implementation partners and consultants.

Manage the HRIT budget, forecasting, resource planning, and cost optimization.

Partner with Cybersecurity, Internal Audit, and Legal to ensure HR system compliance and risk mitigation.

Drive consistent data governance practices and ensure adherence to PCI, payroll compliance, and HR data privacy regulations.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Human Resources, or related field; Master’s degree preferred.

10+ years of IT or HR technology leadership experience, including 5+ years managing enterprise HR systems teams.

Deep expertise in Workday HCM and UKG Payroll administration, configuration, and integrations.

Experience implementing or managing Paradox or similar conversational recruiting platforms.

Strong understanding of HR, payroll, benefits, and talent management business processes.

Proven experience leading complex, cross‑functional technology projects.

Excellent communication and influencing skills, with the ability to translate technical information into business context.

Vendor management, budgeting, and program governance experience required.

Compensation

Base salary : $178,000–$259,000 annually. Additional annual cash bonuses and equity awards are available based on performance. Total rewards package includes medical, dental, vision insurance, 401(k), sick leave, vacation, and more.

Equal Opportunity

Chipotle Mexican Grill is an equal‑opportunity employer that values diversity at all levels. All qualified applicants, including those with disabilities, are encouraged to apply. Reasonable accommodations may be provided under the Americans with Disabilities Act and related laws. For accommodations, contact ADAaccommodations@chipotle.com.

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