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<div><p>Graco manufactures and markets premium equipment to move, measure, control, dispense and spray a wide variety of fluid and powder materials. What does that mean? Well, we pump peanut butter into your jar, and the oil in your car. We glue the soles of your shoes, the glass in your windows and the screen on your phone. We spray the finish on your vehicle, coatings on your pills, the paint on your house and texture on your walls. Graco is part of your daily life.
</p><p></p><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><p><b><i>This role is currently based at our Minneapolis office and will transition to our new headquarters in Dayton, MN, in 2027.
</i></b></p></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><p></p><p>The Senior Manager, HR Technology &amp; HR Operations provides strategic leadership and operational oversight for the organization&rsquo;s HR technology ecosystem and HR operational service delivery model. This role is accountable for ensuring that HR systems, data, and processes are scalable, compliant, employee‑centric, and aligned to business objectives. As necessary, serving as an interface between HR, IT, Payroll, Finance, and external vendors, this leader drives the optimization of Workday and related HR technologies while overseeing HR Operations teams responsible for core employee lifecycle processes. The role balances strategic planning, people leadership, system governance, analytics, and day‑to‑day execution, with a strong focus on continuous improvement, data integrity, compliance, and employee experience <i>.
</i></p><p></p><p><b>Why This Role Matters
</b></p><p>This role is critical to ensuring that HR further develops and delivers reliable operations, trusted data, and scalable technology that enables business growth through an efficient and effective employee experience. The Senior Manager, HR Technology &amp; HR Operations serves as a strategic enabler and trusted partner for HR, designing HR solutions based on VOC from the business, HR Business Partners, and COEs.
</p><p></p><p><b>What You Will Do at Graco
</b></p><p><b>HR Technology Strategy &amp; Analytics
</b></p><ul><li>Provide strategic leadership for HR technology platforms (e.g., Workday), ensuring system design, configuration, and governance support current and future business needs
</li><li>Accountable for delivery of the HR Technology &amp; Analytics roadmap, including system enhancements, releases, integrations, testing, and change management driven by direct team members.
</li><li>Lead workforce analytics and reporting strategy, delivering actionable insights, dashboards, and predictive analytics to HR and business leaders
</li><li>Ensure data integrity across HR systems by establishing audit processes, controls, and corrective actions
</li><li>Partner with IT, Payroll, Finance, and vendors to manage integrations, resolve issues, and prioritize enhancements
</li><li>Manage HR technology budgets, vendor relationships, contracts, and forecasting
</li><li>Stay current on HR technology trends, vendor roadmaps, and regulatory changes impacting HR systems
</li></ul><p></p><p><b>HR Operations &amp; Service Delivery
</b></p><ul><li>Lead the execution and continuous improvement of HR operational services across the organization. This role ensures accurate, compliant, and efficient delivery of core HR processes that support employees, managers, and HR partners.
</li><li>Provide overall leadership for HR Operations, ensuring accurate, timely, and compliant execution of employee lifecycle processes.
</li><li>Serve as an escalation point for complex HR operational, system, or compliance issues
</li><li>Design, implement, and maintain HR operational policies, procedures, and standard operating documentation
</li><li>Monitor and improve service metrics for the function (SLAs, accuracy, turnaround time, employee satisfaction) identifying recurring issues and implement corrective actions to improve service quality
</li><li>Partner with regional HR teams to ensure local compliance while maintaining global consistency
</li><li>Drive a customer focused HR operations model that balances efficiency with an effective employee and manager experience
</li></ul><p></p><p><b>People Leadership &amp; Team Development
</b></p><ul><li>Lead and develop a multi‑disciplinary team setting goals, performance expectations, and development plans for direct and indirect reports
</li><li>Foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, customer service, and data‑driven decision‑making
</li><li>Build organizational capability through training, documentation, and knowledge sharing
</li><li>Manage resource planning to ensure appropriate coverage, scalability, and skill depth
</li></ul><p></p><p><b>Process Improvement, Governance &amp; Change Leadership
</b></p><ul><li>Lead enterprise HR initiatives focused on process optimization, automation, compliance, and employee experience
</li><li>Apply project management and change management principles to HR system and operational initiatives
</li><li>Establish governance frameworks for HR data, reporting, security, and system changes
</li><li>Proactively identify risks, inefficiencies, and opportunities for improvement across HR operations and technology
</li><li>Partner with HR Centers of Excellence to enable effective program delivery through systems and processes
</li></ul><p></p><p><b>What You Will Bring to Graco
</b></p><ul><li>Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Human Resources, Information Systems, Business Administration, or related field
</li><li>8+ years of progressive HR experience with significant responsibility in HRIS and/or HR Operations including 4+ leadership or management experience preferred
</li><li>5+ years of hands‑on Workday experience (or comparable enterprise HRIS platform)
</li><li>Demonstrated experience leading teams and managing managers or senior individual contributors
</li><li>Strong knowledge of HR operations, compliance, and employee lifecycle processes
</li><li>Proven ability to manage complex projects, competing priorities, and cross‑functional stakeholders
</li></ul><p></p><p><b>Accelerators
</b></p><ul><li>Experience supporting global or multi‑entity organizations
</li><li>Strong background in HR analytics, reporting, and data visualization
</li></ul><p></p><p><i>Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. This role is not eligible for immigration sponsorship now or in the future (e.g., H-1B, TN, F-1 OPT).
</i></p><p></p><p>At Graco, you truly make a difference. Your unique talents contribute to our organizational growth and future. Not only do you make a difference, but Graco&rsquo;s culture empowers employees to create their own career path. Whether you choose to advance within your current department or explore new opportunities in different divisions, you have the ability to build your future. Our managers are here to provide support and guidance as you continue to grow within your career.
</p><p></p><p>Graco has excellent opportunities available to individuals who want to be part of a fast-moving, growing company that is committed to quality, innovation and solving fluid handling problems for our customers. Graco is proud to be named a Best Place to Work by Fortune Magazine in 2016, 2018, 2019, 2021 &amp; 2022. Graco offers attractive compensation, benefits and career development opportunities. Graco&rsquo;s comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, stock purchase plan, 401(k), tuition reimbursement and more.
</p><p></p><p>Our company uses E-Verify to confirm the employment and eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit www.dhs.gov/E-Verify .
</p><p></p><p>The base pay range for this position is listed below, exclusive of fringe benefits or other compensation. If you are hired, your final base hourly rate will be determined based on factors such as geographic location, skills, competencies, education, and/or experience. In addition to those factors, we will also consider internal equity of our current employees. Please keep in mind that the range provided is the full base salary range for the role. Hiring at or near the maximum of the range would not be typical to allow for future and continued salary growth.
</p>$111,100.00 - $194,400.00</div>

Senior Manager, HR Technology & HR Operations

<div><p>Graco manufactures and markets premium equipment to move, measure, control, dispense and spray a wide variety of fluid and powder materials. What does that mean? Well, we pump peanut butter into your jar, and the oil in your car. We glue the soles of your shoes, the glass in your windows and the screen on your phone. We spray the finish on your vehicle, coatings on your pills, the paint on your house and texture on your walls. Graco is part of your daily life.
</p><p></p><p>The Senior Manager, HR Business Partner contributes at both a hands-on and strategic level to enable their client groups to deliver and achieve critical business and people priorities. The individual in this position will be part of the division/function leadership to translate our business objectives into our people plans and priorities, while delivering strategic HR support and guidance. Commercial support experience is preferred, with the ability to partner closely with business leaders to ensure HR solutions drive performance, engagement, and business outcomes.
</p><p></p><p><b>What You Will Do at Graco
</b></p><div>Strategic Workforce &amp; Talent Planning:
<br>
<ul><li>Translate business strategy into people plans aligned to growth and business objectives.
</li><li>Analyze data and trends, identify people and culture needs and partner effectively with Regional HR and Centers of Excellence teams to design, recommend and deliver relevant talent solutions; develop and implement workforce planning strategies.
</li><li>Identify critical talent and capability gaps and lead integrated talent strategies&mdash;including talent reviews, succession planning, and performance calibration processes to ensure strong leadership pipelines.
</li></ul></div><p></p><div>Leader &amp; Employee Coaching
<br>
<ul><li>Serve as a strategic advisor to leadership by providing candid insights on organizational culture, development, and talent dynamics.
</li><li>Coach leaders on talent, organizational, and culture-related priorities, including complex people and performance issues.
</li><li>Guide leaders through key transitions, including onboarding, development, and offboarding.
</li></ul></div><p></p><div>Organizational Design &amp; Effectiveness:
<br>
<ul><li>Diagnose organization effectiveness challenges, recommend solutions and lead organization design initiatives, including restructuring, job design, team effectiveness and acquisitions.
</li><li>Optimize organizational design to increase productivity and improve business performance.
</li><li>Support change initiatives including assessing change impacts, risks, and readiness along with designing and leading execution of change strategies and action plans.
</li><li>Leverage workforce analytics and sound judgment to identify risks, uncover root causes, and inform high-quality decisions in complex environments.
</li></ul></div><p></p><div>Employee Experience &amp; Engagement
<br>
<ul><li>Facilitate execution of cyclical talent processes (compensation, performance management, etc.) with assigned business areas ensuring clear communication, high quality decisions, timely completion and a positive stakeholder experience.
</li><li>Design and enable workforce listening strategies; proactively identify and address risks related to engagement, retention, and overall employee experience.
</li></ul></div><p></p><div>Employee Relations &amp; Compliance
<br>
<ul><li>Ensure a consistent approach to HR activities and compliance with regional/global policies and legal requirements whilst adhering to local statutory requirements under employment legislation. Partners closely with Regional HR and Global ER on relations cases as needed.
</li><li>Serve as an escalation and/or direct resolution point for complex employee relations and ethical issues, providing sound judgment and risk mitigation.
</li></ul></div><p></p><div>Team &amp; Functional Leadership
<br>
<ul><li>Lead and mentor, a matrixed HR team, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and promoting a culture of excellence.
</li><li>Drive matrixed team performance by setting clear goals, providing ongoing feedback, and facilitating professional growth opportunities.
</li><li>Support the development of the broader people agenda for specific partner groups and contribute to key projects as needed.
</li><li>Lead or support M&amp;A due diligence and integration activity as required.<br>
</li></ul></div><div><br>
<b>What You Will Bring to Graco
</b><br>
<ul><li>Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field;
</li><li>8+ years&rsquo; progressive HR experience, with significant depth in strategic HR business partnering or organizational development.
</li><li>Demonstrated experience partnering with senior leaders to translate business strategy into talent, workforce, and organizational actions that drive measurable outcomes.
</li><li>Deep expertise in global HR practices, labor laws, and regulations.
</li><li>Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build relationships and influence at all levels of the organization.
</li><li>Strong analytical skills and experience with HR metrics and data-driven decision-making.
</li><li>High sense of urgency and decisiveness, along with sound problem-solving and negotiating skills.
</li></ul></div><p></p><div><b>Accelerators
</b><br>
<ul><li>Global experience, preferably supporting commercial (Marketing &amp; Sales) teams.
</li><li>Master&rsquo;s degree and/or HR certification (e.g., SHRM-SCP, SPHR).
</li><li>HR Business Partner team leadership experience.
</li></ul></div><p></p><p>#LI-Hybrid<br>
</p><p></p><br>
<p><i>Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. This role is not eligible for immigration sponsorship now or in the future (e.g., H-1B, TN, F-1 OPT).
</i></p><p></p><p>At Graco, you truly make a difference. Your unique talents contribute to our organizational growth and future. Not only do you make a difference, but Graco&rsquo;s culture empowers employees to create their own career path. Whether you choose to advance within your current department or explore new opportunities in different divisions, you have the ability to build your future. Our managers are here to provide support and guidance as you continue to grow within your career.
</p><p></p><p>Graco has excellent opportunities available to individuals who want to be part of a fast-moving, growing company that is committed to quality, innovation and solving fluid handling problems for our customers. Graco is proud to be named a Best Place to Work by Fortune Magazine in 2016, 2018, 2019, 2021 &amp; 2022. Graco offers attractive compensation, benefits and career development opportunities. Graco&rsquo;s comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, stock purchase plan, 401(k), tuition reimbursement and more.
</p><p></p><p>Our company uses E-Verify to confirm the employment and eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit www.dhs.gov/E-Verify .
</p><p></p><p>The base pay range for this position is listed below, exclusive of fringe benefits or other compensation. If you are hired, your final base hourly rate will be determined based on factors such as geographic location, skills, competencies, education, and/or experience. In addition to those factors, we will also consider internal equity of our current employees. Please keep in mind that the range provided is the full base salary range for the role. Hiring at or near the maximum of the range would not be typical to allow for future and continued salary growth.
</p>$111,100.00 - $194,400.00</div>

Senior Manager, HR Business Partner

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