HR Transformation Manager

<p>The <b>HR Transformation Manager</b> plays a critical role in modernizing and optimizing the People Experience function through enterprise-wide transformation initiatives, operational improvements, workflow optimization, and strategic change management. This role serves as a catalyst for innovation, helping evolve HR from a primarily transactional function into a scalable, efficient, and strategically aligned business partner.</p><p></p><p>This individual will lead high-impact projects across the full employee lifecycle and all HR disciplines, including HR Operations, Talent Acquisition, HR Business Partnership, Learning & Development, Total Rewards, Engagement, Compliance, Workforce Planning, HRIS, and Organizational Effectiveness.</p><p></p><p>The ideal candidate is both strategic and highly execution-oriented. They must be comfortable building from the ground up, navigating ambiguity, driving accountability, influencing stakeholders at all levels, and rolling up their sleeves to operationalize change. This role will often establish the future-state framework, lead implementation and adoption efforts, and transition sustainable ownership back to functional leaders once stabilized.</p><p></p><p>This role will also help introduce practical technology-enabled solutions and workflow improvements across HR operations. The ideal candidate does not need to be a technical AI expert but should demonstrate curiosity, adaptability, and a willingness to leverage emerging technologies to improve efficiency, scalability, and the employee experience.</p><p></p><p><b>Chickasaw Nation Industries, Inc. </b>serves as a holding company with multiple subsidiaries engaged in several lines of business (Technology, Infrastructure & Engineering, Health, Manufacturing, Public Safety, Consulting, and Transportation) for the federal government and commercial enterprises. A portion of our profits is used to support Chickasaw citizens. We are proud to support the economic development and long-term viability of the Chickasaw Nation and its people. CNI offers premium benefits eligible on the first day of hire to full time employees; (Medical - Dental – Vision), Company Life Insurance, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance, 401(K) Immediate Vesting, Professional Development Assistance, Legal Aid Assistance Program, Family Planning / Fertility Assistance, Personal Time Off, and Observance of Federal Holidays.</p><p></p><p>As a federal contractor, CNI is a drug-free workplace and adheres to the Federal Controlled Substance Act.   <br> </p><p><b>ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS </b></p><p>Must be able to obtain and maintain the required customer clearance for access to systems, facilities, equipment and property.</p><p></p><p>Demonstrated experience leading HR transformation initiatives, operational redesign efforts, or large-scale change management projects.</p><p></p><p>Strong understanding of HR operations, organizational design, employee experience, and workforce processes.</p><p></p><p>Experience leading cross-functional projects with multiple stakeholders and competing priorities.</p><p></p><p>Demonstrated ability to build processes, frameworks, and operational structures from the ground up.</p><p></p><p>Experience managing ambiguity and operating effectively in fast-paced, evolving environments.</p><p></p><p>Strong communication, facilitation, influence, and executive presentation skills.</p><p></p><p>Ability to balance strategic leadership with hands-on execution.</p><p></p><p>Experience with HR systems, workflow optimization, reporting, and process automation.</p><p></p><p><b>KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES </b></p><p>Essential Duties and responsibilities include the following.  Other duties may be assigned.</p><p></p><p><b>HR Transformation & Strategic Initiatives</b></p><p></p><ul><li>Lead and execute enterprise HR transformation initiatives that improve scalability, efficiency, employee experience, operational consistency, and business alignment.</li><li>Identify gaps, inefficiencies, redundancies, and opportunities across HR processes, systems, workflows, and service delivery models.</li><li>Design future-state HR processes and operational frameworks that support organizational growth and evolving business needs.</li><li>Build project plans, implementation roadmaps, governance structures, success metrics, and operational transition plans.</li><li>Drive end-to-end ownership of initiatives from assessment and design through execution, stabilization, adoption, and handoff to operational owners.</li><li>Partner closely with HR leadership to prioritize and sequence transformation efforts across the department.</li><li>Serve as a thought partner to leaders on organizational effectiveness, process optimization, workforce strategy, and operating model improvements.</li></ul><p></p><p><b>Workflow Optimization & Innovation</b></p><p></p><ul><li>Identify opportunities to improve HR workflows, service delivery, and operational efficiency through automation, technology, and emerging capabilities.</li><li>Utilize current technology tools and evolving solutions to support process improvement, communication, reporting, documentation, and operational scalability.</li><li>Partner with HR leadership, HRIS, IT, and operational stakeholders to explore future workflow enhancements and technology opportunities.</li><li>Help build foundational processes, documentation, governance, and operational readiness that support long-term scalability and modernization efforts.</li><li>Maintain awareness of emerging HR technology trends and evaluate practical applications that align with business priorities.</li></ul><p></p><p><b>Change Management & Adoption</b></p><p></p><ul><li>Lead organizational change management efforts tied to transformation initiatives, system implementations, restructures, and operational changes.</li><li>Develop stakeholder engagement, communication, readiness, training, and adoption strategies.</li><li>Assess organizational impact and proactively mitigate resistance and change fatigue.</li><li>Facilitate working sessions, process mapping workshops, leadership alignment meetings, and cross-functional collaboration efforts.</li><li>Build sustainable operational models that drive long-term adoption and accountability.</li><li>Partner with leaders and managers to reinforce change effectiveness and employee engagement throughout transitions.</li></ul><p></p><p><b>Cross-Functional Collaboration & Execution</b></p><p></p><ul><li>Collaborate across HR leadership, business leaders, IT, Finance, Legal, Compliance, and Operations teams to drive alignment and execution.</li><li>Balance strategic thinking with tactical execution and operational problem-solving.</li><li>Manage multiple complex initiatives simultaneously while maintaining strong attention to detail, timelines, and stakeholder expectations.</li><li>Establish clear ownership models and ensure smooth transition of responsibilities after implementation.</li><li>Create executive-ready materials including presentations, dashboards, project updates, operating models, SOPs, and leadership communications.</li></ul><p></p><p><b>Analytics, Process Improvement & Governance</b></p><p></p><ul><li>Utilize data, metrics, and trends to identify opportunities and measure transformation effectiveness.</li><li>Establish governance, controls, documentation standards, and scalable processes across HR operations.</li><li>Support HR compliance and operational risk mitigation through standardized practices and improved process discipline.</li><li>Leverage HRIS and reporting capabilities to drive informed decision-making and operational insights.</li></ul><p></p><p><b>EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE</b></p><p>Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Development, Industrial Psychology, or related field and seven or more (7+) years of progressive HR experience with exposure across multiple HR disciplines.</p><p></p><p>Experience working within a government contracting environment and understanding the operational, compliance, and workforce complexities that support contract performance and growth preferred.</p><p></p><p><b>PHYSICAL DEMANDS</b></p><p>The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job. Work is performed out on the field and in an office environment. Employee must be able walk around a military base environment navigating curbs, stones, and uneven walkways, also must be able to climb stairs and ladders without issue.</p><p></p><p>Regularly required to sit. Regularly required use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms to handle objects and operate tools, computer, and/or controls. Required to speak and hear. Occasionally required to stand, walk and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Exposed to general office noise with computers printers and light traffic. </p><p>  </p><p>All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or other legally protected status. </p><p></p><p><b>EOE including Disability/Vet </b></p><p></p><p><b>The estimated pay range for this role is $99k-$130k, with the final offer contingent on location, skillset, and experience.  </b></p><p></p><p><b>CNI offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:</b></p><ul><li><p>Medical</p></li><li><p>Dental</p></li><li><p>Vision</p></li><li><p>401(k)</p></li><li><p>Family Planning/Fertility Assistance</p></li><li><p>STD/LTD/Basic Life/AD&D</p></li><li><p>Legal-Aid Program</p></li><li><p>Employee Assistance Program (EAP)</p></li><li><p>Paid Time Off (PTO) – (11) Federal Holidays</p></li><li><p>Training and Development Opportunities</p></li></ul><p></p><p>Your application submission will be considered for all potential employment opportunities with Chickasaw Nation Industries (CNI).</p><p></p><p><b>#INDREMOTE</b></p>

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