APi Group · 4 weeks ago
Director of Global People Technology
Twin Cities Area
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
$168K/yr - $252K/yr
10+ years expAPi Group is a global leader in safety and specialty services, committed to building great leaders and investing in the well-being of its teams. The Director of Global People Technology will own the people technology ecosystem, leading the transformation of HCM, payroll, and data platforms to enhance teammate experiences and operational efficiency.
Construction
No H1B
Hiring Manager
Cindy Johnson
Responsibilities
Lead the multi‑year transformation of our global HCM, payroll, and time keeping systems (Oracle HCM Cloud, UKG & Passport) across recruiting, onboarding, time, payroll, learning, talent, and total rewards
Stand up a scalable people data foundation—governance, metrics, self‑serve dashboards, and predictive insights
Shape product strategy, roadmap, and operating model in partnership with People Team, IT, and Operations
Own the functional strategy and service delivery. Create the long-term strategy for people technology & analytics and deliver the roadmap; run intake, sequencing, and value measurement
Be the connective tissue. Co‑create with the People COEs, field operations, Finance, and IT to design end‑to‑end processes that reduce friction and scale globally
Identify and solve people-related business challenges. Partner with field and functional leaders to surface pain points, translate them into clear problem statements and measurable outcomes, prioritize by impact/effort, partner with IT to deliver scalable data-driven solutions, and track results to iterate
Champion people and manage experience in all designs. Use journey mapping and feedback loops to simplify work for frontline leaders and teammates
Provide strategic oversight for our entire people technology stack and strategy. Additionally, establish functional product ownership for HCM modules; oversee configuration; ensure secure, sustainable process and technology solutions
Define KPIs and canonical metrics (headcount, turnover, productivity, safety, DEI, total rewards); build a self‑service layer and advanced analytics (forecasting, segmentation, attrition risk)
Stand up data stewardship, prioritize feature and functional development, create quality SLAs and defect/incident playbooks
Ensure privacy, and auditability across HR data (SOX, GDPR/CCPA); enforce role-based access (AOR), masking, and audit trails
Partner with IT in managing vendor relationships, SLAs, renewals, and value realization across Oracle and key partners (ATS, LMS, background, time, payroll)
Lead communications, training, and adoption; ensure frontline leaders and People Team can self‑serve
Grow and coach a diverse team; establish clear roles, career paths, and a reliable on‑call/support model
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree; master's degree preferred
10+ years in HR technology/HRIS or People Analytics; 3+ years leading teams and portfolio ownership in a complex, multi‑business enterprise
Hands‑on leadership with Oracle HCM Cloud (configuration and/or program ownership). Experience with ATS, LMS, time, and payroll integrations
Process design and change management expertise; proven cross‑functional influence from plant/field operations to the C‑suite
Comfort operating at two altitudes: strategic roadmap + sleeves‑rolled‑up delivery
Preferred
Experience owning the People Technology Ecosystem at a global scale
Experience with iPaaS, service management (ServiceNow/Jira), advanced analytics/ML exposure, safety or skilled‑trades environments
Benefits
Comprehensive Insurance coverage, Medical, Dental, Vision, and more
Access to corporate fitness center
Wellness Program
401K with employer match
Discounted company stock (Employee Stock Purchase Plan)
Profit Sharing
Generous paid time off
Growth opportunities through company sponsored leadership development courses and trainings
Company
APi Group
APi Group is a construction company specializing in life safety, specialty construction, and energy services.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.52B2025-05-20Post Ipo Debt· $750M
2024-04-17Post Ipo Equity· $412.5M
2024-02-29Post Ipo Secondary· $361.99M
Leadership Team
Russell Becker
CEO and President
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