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Beyond operational excellence, this role will define and drive BlackLine’s HR AI strategy - identifying where artificial intelligence and intelligent agents can transform HR service delivery, and leading the build-out of AI agents and automation that move the HR organization toward an AI-centric operating model.You'll Get To:\nOversee day-to-day operations and support for the HR Technology (HR IT) team, partnering closely with HR Operations to align IT service delivery with HR's day-to-day operational needs, including Workday and the broader HR systems landscape.\nOwn post-go-live stabilization of Workday, driving adoption, issue resolution, and continuous system optimization.\nManage, mentor, and develop HR IT managers and staff, including onshore and offshore team members, instilling a service-oriented, customer-first culture.\nDefine and lead BlackLine’s HR AI strategy, identifying where AI and intelligent agents can transform HR service delivery and the employee experience.\nBuild and maintain an AI-centric HR technology roadmap, developing the business case, value drivers, and ROI for each initiative to prioritize investment and secure stakeholder buy-in.\nDesign, build, and deploy AI agents and automation across core HR processes (recruiting, onboarding, case management, benefits, payroll support) to move HR toward an AI-centric operating model.\nPartner with HR leadership, HR Operations, the People Team, and enterprise IT/AI teams to identify use cases and build a prioritized HR AI roadmap.\nEvaluate emerging HR AI and agentic technologies, including Workday’s native AI capabilities (Workday Illuminate), and make build-vs-buy recommendations.\nEstablish governance, security, and data-privacy guardrails for AI agents and automations operating on employee data.\nOwn application security for Workday and the broader HR technology ecosystem, including access controls, identity and data security, and vulnerability remediation across HR systems and integrations.\nOversee provisioning and operation of HR end-user services, integrations, and applications.\nDevelop and monitor performance, adoption, and ROI metrics for HR technology and AI initiatives; report trends to executives and HR leadership.\nManage the HR Technology budget, including AI tooling and vendor investment.\nEstablish and maintain vendor relationships, negotiate services, and manage SLAs with Workday and AI/automation vendors.\nSupport audit, compliance, and data governance activities related to HR systems and AI use.\nPartner with enterprise IT and security teams to extend HR IT expertise and support to other enterprise systems and initiatives outside of HR, as business needs require.\nWhat You'll Bring:\nProven experience leading HR Information Technology or HRIS operations, ideally through a Workday implementation or post-go-live stabilization.\nHands-on experience with Workday (HCM, and ideally payroll, recruiting, or other modules) and the broader HR technology ecosystem.\nStrong understanding of end-to-end, hire-to-retire HR processes (recruiting, onboarding, core HR, payroll, benefits, performance, and offboarding) and how technology and AI support each stage.\nFamiliarity with Workday's integration platform (Workday Integration Cloud, including Enterprise Interface Builder (EIB) and Workday Studio) and Workday's AI platform (Workday Illuminate).\nDemonstrated experience building and deploying AI agents, automations, or AI-driven solutions in an enterprise setting (HR domain preferred).\nStrong understanding of AI/ML, generative AI, and agentic AI concepts, and how to apply them responsibly to HR processes and data.\nTechnical proficiency with APIs and agent-integration protocols (e.g., REST/SOAP APIs, Model Context Protocol (MCP)) to connect AI agents securely and reliably with Workday and other enterprise systems.\nExperience developing and executing a technology or AI strategy and roadmap, with the ability to translate it into an actionable plan for stakeholders.\nExperience building business cases and quantifying business value/ROI for technology and AI investments to inform prioritization and secure funding.\nStrong leadership, mentoring, coaching, and people management skills.\nExperience managing and developing offshore or distributed teams, with the ability to drive consistent performance and culture across time zones.\nAbility to communicate complex technical and AI concepts in both technical and non-technical language to executives and HR stakeholders.\nExperience managing vendor relationships and evaluating emerging HR technology/AI platforms, including build-vs-buy decisions.\nFamiliarity with data privacy, security, and compliance considerations related to employee data and AI systems.\nWorking knowledge of application security practices - access controls, identity management, and vulnerability management - within enterprise SaaS environments.\nStrong compliance orientation, with a hands-on, roll-up-your-sleeves approach - willing to work in the details alongside the team, not just direct from a distance.\nExcellent project management skills with the ability to manage large, complex, cross-functional initiatives.\nAbility to work with individuals at all levels across the organization and drive change management.\nExperience partnering with HR Operations and HR business stakeholders to translate operational needs into IT and AI solutions.\nAbility to multi-task and manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.\nFlexibility and enterprise-wide mindset, with willingness to support IT systems and initiatives beyond HR when needed.\nThrive at BlackLine Because You Are Joining:\nA technology-based company with a sense of adventure and a vision for the future. Every door at BlackLine is open. Just bring your brains, your problem-solving skills, and be part of a winning team at the world's most trusted name in Finance Automation!\nA culture that is kind, open, and accepting. It's a place where people can embrace what makes them unique, and the mix of cultural backgrounds and varying interests cultivates diverse thought and perspectives.\nA culture where BlackLiner's continued growth and learning is empowered. BlackLine offers a wide variety of professional development seminars and inclusive affinity groups to celebrate and support our diversity.\nBlackLine is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity or expression, race, ethnicity, age, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, ancestry, color, marital status, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, status as a victim of domestic violence, sexual assault or stalking, medical condition, genetic information, or any other protected class or category recognized by applicable equal employment opportunity or other similar laws.\nBlackLine recognizes that the ways we work and the workplace itself has shifted. We innovate in a workplace that optimizes a combination of virtual and in-person interactions to maximize collaboration and nurture our culture. Candidates who live within a reasonable commute to one of our offices will work in the office at least 3 days a week.\nSalary Range:\n$260,000.00-$325,000.00Pay Transparency Statement:\nPlacement within this range depends upon several factors, including the applicant's prior relevant job experience, skill set, and geographic location.\nIn addition to base pay, BlackLine also offers short-term and long-term incentive programs, based on eligibility, along with a robust offering of benefit and wellness plans.\nWe are committed to pay transparency and ensuring candidates have clear information about compensation expectations. For roles that include variable incentive components such as an Incentive Compensation Plan (ICP) or On-Target Earnings (OTE), the compensation structure may follow a split model - for example, a 50/50, 70/30, or 60/40 ratio between base salary and variable incentive.\nBlackLine is committed to creating an inclusive and accessible experience for all candidates. If you require a reasonable accommodation that would better enable your success during the application or interview process, please complete this form.\nAccommodations:\nBlackLine is committed to creating an inclusive and accessible experience for all candidates. 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