Chipotle Mexican Grill · 2 months ago
Director, HR Information Technology
8890 - 500 Neil Ave
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
$178K/yr - $259K/yr
10+ years expChipotle Mexican Grill is cultivating a better world by serving responsibly sourced food and is seeking a Director of HR Information Technology. This role is responsible for leading the direction, delivery, and support of technology solutions that enable HR, Payroll, and Talent functions, overseeing the enterprise HR systems landscape and ensuring operational stability and data integrity.
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Responsibilities
Work with Stakeholders to define and execute the HR technology roadmap aligned with business strategy and workforce priorities
Drive governance and lifecycle management of HR systems, including Workday, UKG, and Paradox
Evaluate emerging HR technologies to support scalability, automation, and employee experience
Serve as the business technology owner for Workday (Core HR, Benefits, Compensation, Talent, and Absence), 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 with Workday, UKG, and Paradox; manage service-level agreements and performance metrics
Oversee system implementation partners and consultants to ensure successful delivery of enhancements and integrations
Manage the HRIT budget, including 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 across HR systems and reporting tools
Ensure adherence to PCI and payroll compliance requirements and HR data privacy regulations
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Human Resources, or related field
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
Preferred
Master's degree
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
401k
Sick leave
Vacation time
Annual cash bonuses
Equity awards based upon performance and other factors
Company
Chipotle Mexican Grill
Chipotle Mexican Grill is a chain of restaurants that specializes in burritos and tacos.
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
Chipotle Mexican Grill has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (3)
2024 (3)
2023 (3)
2022 (3)
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$500M2025-06-24Post Ipo Debt· $500M
2006-01-26IPO
Leadership Team
Scott Boatwright
Chief Executive Officer
Adam Rymer
Chief Financial Officer
Recent News
Orange County Business Journal
2026-01-17
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