Manager, Employee Data Operations

Manager, Employee Data Operations Department: People & Places Team: People Location: Chicago, United States ### About the Role We are seeking a strategic and operationally strong Manager of Employee Data Operations to lead our employee data team within People Operations. In this role, you will oversee the integrity, governance, and operational management of employee data across HR systems, primarily within Oracle HCM. You will be responsible for leading a team that manages employee data administration, mass data updates, data quality monitoring, and employee lifecycle data governance. This role plays a critical part in ensuring employee data remains accurate, compliant, and scalable as the organization evolves. As a leader, you will partner closely with HR, HRIS, compliance, and operational stakeholders to ensure employee data processes are efficient, standardized, and aligned with global governance standards. You will also drive continuous improvement by identifying systemic data issues, implementing scalable solutions, and strengthening the operational frameworks that support employee data management. ### What You’ll Do: - Lead and develop the Employee Data Operations team, providing guidance, coaching, and oversight for Employee Data Associates, Admins, and Analysts responsible for maintaining employee data accuracy across HR systems. - Oversee mass data load operations within Oracle HCM, ensuring changes are executed accurately, validated appropriately, and aligned with governance and compliance standards. - Establish and maintain operational frameworks, documentation, and escalation paths that support efficient employee data administration and lifecycle management. - Champion employee data quality by implementing audits, validations, and monitoring processes to ensure data accuracy, completeness, and consistency across systems. - Partner with HR, HRIS, and compliance teams to maintain employee data governance practices that align with internal policies, regulatory requirements, and SOX controls. - Drive root cause analysis for recurring employee data issues and