VP, HRIS (System Security, Integration & Compliance Lead)
VP, HRIS (System Security, Integration & Compliance Lead)
SMBC Group5-7 Years
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Job Description
- User Access Governance
- Own and maintain the User Access Matrix for HR systems, ensuring access rights are aligned with job responsibilities, approval authorities, and segregation of duties requirements.
- Review and coordinate user access requests, changes, and removals in accordance with established control procedures.
- Conduct periodic access reviews and recertification to validate user access and identify excessive, conflicting, or unauthorized access.
- Ensure timely de-provisioning of access for transferred or terminated employees.
- Maintain documentation and evidence for access approvals, reviews, and remediation actions.
- Security and Compliance Review
- Review HR systems and related processes to ensure compliance with information security requirements, regulatory standards, and Head Office policies.
- Assess system controls, user roles, workflow approvals, and data protection measures for compliance gaps.
- Work with Information Security, Risk, Compliance, and Audit teams to address findings, remediation actions, and control enhancements.
- Monitor compliance with internal governance standards and support issue escalation where needed.
- Maintain audit-ready documentation for system controls, compliance reviews, and policy adherence.
- System and Data Integration Management
- Oversee the management of HR system and data integrations with internal applications and third-party systems.
- Coordinate with IT and vendors on integration design, testing, implementation, monitoring, and issue resolution.
- Ensure data transfers are accurate, secure, timely, and compliant with data governance and privacy requirements.
- Maintain documentation of integration processes, controls, dependencies, and change history.
- Support system upgrades, interface changes, and testing activities to minimize operational risk.
- Third-Party Risk Management
- Manage third-party risk assessments and compliance reviews for HR technology vendors, outsourced service providers, and related partners.
- Coordinate due diligence, onboarding reviews, ongoing risk monitoring, and periodic reassessments in line with regulatory and internal policy requirements.
- Partner with Procurement, Risk, Compliance, Legal, and Information Security teams to ensure vendors meet security, privacy, operational, and compliance standards.
- Track and follow up on remediation actions arising from vendor reviews, audits, or risk assessments.
- Maintain vendor risk documentation and monitoring records.
- Regulatory and Head Office Compliance
- Ensure HRIS operations comply with applicable regulatory requirements, internal governance frameworks, and Head Office policies.
- Translate policy and control requirements into practical procedures and system controls.
- Monitor changes in regulations, internal standards, and governance expectations that may affect HR systems and processes.
- Prepare reports, documentation, and evidence for internal management, auditors, regulators, and Head Office reviews.
- Support the implementation of control enhancements to strengthen compliance and reduce operational risk.
- Business Continuity Planning
- Design, maintain, and periodically review the Business Continuity Plan (BCP) for HR systems and HRIT operations.
- Identify critical systems, key risks, operational dependencies, recovery priorities, and contingency arrangements.
- Coordinate business impact assessments and recovery planning with HR, IT, and relevant stakeholders.
- Organize periodic testing of business continuity and disaster recovery procedures and track remediation of any identified gaps.
- Maintain up-to-date business continuity documentation, escalation protocols, and incident response procedures.
- Contract Management
- Support and manage contract administration for HR technology vendors and service providers.
- Coordinate with Procurement, Legal, and business stakeholders on contract review, renewal, amendment, and termination processes.
- Ensure contractual terms align with regulatory requirements, internal policy standards, service expectations, and risk controls.
- Monitor contract obligations, service level agreements (SLAs), renewal timelines, and compliance requirements.
- Maintain an accurate repository of contracts, key terms, obligations, and renewal schedules.
- Documentation, Reporting, and Audit Support
- Maintain comprehensive documentation for access governance, compliance reviews, integrations, vendor risk assessments, business continuity plans, and contracts.
- Prepare regular and ad hoc reports on access reviews, compliance status, vendor oversight, integration performance, contract renewals, and business continuity readiness.
- Support internal and external audits by providing timely, accurate, and complete information and evidence.
- Track issues, action items, and remediation plans to ensure timely closure and effective control management.
- Stakeholder Management and Collaboration
- Collaborate with HR, IT, Risk, Compliance, Procurement, Legal, Audit, and external vendors to ensure effective governance and risk management across HR technology.
- Serve as a key contact for HRIS governance, compliance, vendor, and continuity-related matters.
- Provide guidance to stakeholders on policy requirements, controls, and best practices.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance HRIS governance, compliance, resilience, and operational effectiveness.
Education
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Information Systems, Business Administration, Risk Management, Information Security, or a related discipline.
- 5+ years of experience in HRIT, HRIS, IT governance, risk management, compliance, vendor management, or related control functions.
- Proven experience in user access governance, security/compliance reviews, and audit support.
- Experience managing HR system integrations and working with IT and external vendors.
- Experience in third-party risk management, vendor oversight, and compliance coordination.
- Experience in business continuity planning and operational resilience activities.
- Experience in contract management, including renewals, obligation tracking, and stakeholder coordination.
- Experience in a regulated environment, preferably financial services, is strongly preferred.
- Strong understanding of role-based access controls, segregation of duties, user provisioning, and system security governance.
- Knowledge of HR systems such as SAP SuccessFactors, Workday, Oracle HCM, or similar platforms.
- Familiarity with system integration concepts, data interfaces, APIs, and change control processes.
- Understanding of regulatory compliance, third-party risk management, internal controls, and business continuity principles.
- Basic understanding of contract terms, SLAs, and vendor governance frameworks.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- High attention to detail with a strong governance and control mindset.
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to interpret policies, controls, contracts, and regulatory requirements.
- Strong documentation and reporting capability.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities, deadlines, and cross-functional coordination.
- Professional judgment and discretion in handling sensitive and confidential information.
- Experience with SAP SuccessFactors role-based permissions and security administration.
- Familiarity with financial services regulations, audit requirements, and Head Office governance models.
- Professional certifications such as CISA, CRISC, CISSP, CBCP, PMP, or related certifications are an advantage.
- Experience working in regional or global organizations with complex governance structures.
- User Access Matrix is accurate, current, and supported by effective review and approval processes.
- HR systems remain compliant with regulatory, audit, contractual, and Head Office requirements.
- System and data integrations operate effectively with appropriate controls and minimal disruption.
- Third-party risk and vendor compliance activities are completed accurately and on time.
- Business Continuity Plan is well-documented, regularly tested, and operationally effective.
- Contracts are properly tracked, renewed, and managed in compliance with organizational standards.
- Audit findings, compliance gaps, and vendor issues are addressed and remediated promptly.
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Key Skills
Business continuity principles
Vendor oversight
User access governance
HR system integrations
System integration concepts
Security compliance reviews
Third-party risk management
System security governance
Role-based access controls
Vendor governance frameworks


