Director, HR Systems

Director, HR Systems

Blue Bird (NASDAQ: BLBD) is recognized as a technology leader and innovator of school buses since its founding in 1927. Our dedicated team members design, engineer and manufacture school buses with a singular focus on safety, reliability, and durability. School buses carry the most precious cargo in the world 25 million children twice a day making them the most trusted mode of student transportation. The company is the proven leader in low- and zero-emission school buses with more than 25,000 propane, natural gas, and electric powered buses sold. Blue Bird is transforming the student transportation industry through cleaner energy solutions.

The Director of HR Systems leads the strategy, implementation, and optimization of HR technology solutions to support organizational goals. This role ensures HR systems are efficient, scalable, and aligned with business needs while enhancing the employee experience through data-driven insights and seamless processes.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute the HR systems roadmap in alignment with business and HR strategy
• Oversee implementation, integration, and maintenance of HRIS, payroll, talent, and analytics platforms
• Lead system upgrades, enhancements, and vendor management
• Ensure data accuracy, security, and compliance with relevant regulations
• Partner with HR, IT, and business leaders to improve processes and user experience
• Build and lead a high-performing HR systems/HRIS team
• Drive reporting, analytics, and dashboard capabilities to support decision-making
• Manage system budgets, contracts, and performance metrics
• Integrating new acquisitions into existing systems

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities for Success:

• Willing to "roll up your sleeves"
• Strong Knowledge of major HR platforms (e.g. UKG, etc)
• Experience with system integrations, data governance, and HR analytics
• Proven project management and stakeholder collaboration skills
• Strategic thinking and problem-solving
• Technical expertise in HR systems architecture
• Leadership and team development
• Strong communication and change management skills

Basic Education and Experience Required:

• Bachelor's degree in HR, IT, Business, or related field (master's preferred)
• 8+ years of HR systems or HRIS experience, with leadership responsibility
• All candidates must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States and will be required to provide proof of employment eligibility at the time of hire.

We Value:

• Ability to anticipate and understand customer needs and provide guidance
• Excellent interpersonal and customer relationship skills to handle difficult and sensitive matters.
• Strong project management skills. Exposure to difficult or complex projects a plus.
• Ability to influence stakeholders
• Effective communication and ability to communicate complex details in a clear manner.
• Flexible workspaces and work hours to help you unleash the best you.
• Working in a collaborative team and balancing the needs of individual stakeholders while delivering corporate objectives.

Includes:

• Continued Professional Development
• Benefits including medical, dental and vision insurance, 14 paid holidays, vacation time and 401k matching

Work Conditions:

• Office environment and production environment
• Must work in a manufacturing environment with exposure to heat, cold and noise
• Fast-paced production area with moving objects and sheet metal
• Occasional periods of standing or sitting for extended periods of time
• You must wear appropriate PPE when and where required
• Frequent weeks working 40+ hours
• Frequent communication with people throughout the day

Blue Bird is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of merit. We strive to have the best available talent in every job based on the Knowledge, Skills and Abilities each person brings. Blue Bird is committed to compliance with all applicable laws providing equal employment opportunities. This commitment applies to all persons involved in Company operations and prohibits unlawful discrimination in all forms.

All candidates must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States and will be required to provide proof of employment eligibility at the time of hire.