Assistant Director, HCM Pensions Business Applications

Candor Group is partnering with our client to identify the right leader for their growing IT organization. This a contract to hire role starting initially as hourly consulting via Candor Group with converting to full-time, salaried role with extensive benefits within 6 months for our client. Our cleint offers comprehensive benefits program and are a well-established organization.

This position provides the opportunity to join a private organization that supports pension and benefits services for over 6,000 entities and approximately 65,000 members across churches, educational institutions, camps and conference centers, retirement and senior housing communities, and human services organizations through its Benefits Plan.

Candor Group is the exclusive recruiting partner for this search and works directly with the hiring manager through a streamlined process to identify and present qualified candidates. If your experience aligns with the qualifications below and you are interested in exploring a new opportunity, we welcome the chance to connect.

If you’re feeling ready for a change from the boredom of large corporate environments focused on quarterly earnings, this could be an opportunity to make a more direct and meaningful impact. Join an organization that serves people and communities while advancing a strong commitment to information security. If that resonates with you, we encourage you to keep reading and apply.

Location: On Site – Philadelphia, PA (Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday). Mondays and Fridays remote as normal schedule with other leadership.

Compensation: Initial independent hourly consulting ranging from $80-$100 an hour based on experience and history with an additional $300/month toward medical benefits.

Convert to client pay after 6 months: Starting salary of $160,000-$180,000 based on experience
Client Extensive Benefits: 13 holidays, 22 vacation days sick days.

Pension 403b : Earned pension income paid for life 403(b) matching
Very affordable Medical
Single-only $99.33 (Yearly!) $4.14 (Per pay)
Single Child(ren) $441.58(Yearly) $18.36 (Per pay)
Single Spouse $740.48 (Yearly) $30.89 (Per pay)
Single Family $1,197.53 (Yearly) $49.96 (Per pay)
time for Professional development, and additional commuting benefits are included as well.

Assistant Director, HCM Pensions Business Applications provides strategic and operational leadership to the Core Business Applications team. This role oversees daily operations, guides application development and support activities, and ensures the delivery of high‑quality, reliable solutions aligned with organizational goals and strategic priorities. In addition to leadership responsibilities, the Assistant Director actively contributes to hands‑on application development, serving as a technical resource and setting standards for best‑practice implementation.

What you will do:

• Provide day‑to‑day leadership for the HCM/Core Business Applications team, including mentoring, performance management, and ongoing skill development.
• Establish clear performance expectations and deliver timely, constructive feedback to staff.
• Promote a collaborative, high‑performing team culture.
• Perform hands‑on coding and technical development as needed to support project delivery, set development standards, and model best‑practice implementation.
• Lead the analysis, design, development, testing, and implementation of application solutions based on defined timelines and business requirements.
• Oversee impact analysis for proposed system changes, prioritizing use of delivered functionality to minimize customization.
• Guide the team in maintaining, troubleshooting, and resolving issues within existing systems to ensure stability and usability.
• Partner with functional and technical stakeholders to gather and refine requirements that meet both functional needs and non‑functional criteria (e.g., security, reliability, performance, scalability, usability).
• Present prototypes and solution recommendations to IT and Board stakeholders as appropriate.
• Serve as a subject matter expert in support of the Board’s integrated systems portfolio.
• Work with the Director to shape the long‑term applications strategy aligned with the Board’s goals and evolving business needs.
• Support the annual budgeting and planning process, including resource needs, project prioritization, and future technology investments.
• Ensure user satisfaction with system enhancements and operational support.

What you need to succeed:

• Demonstrated multi year experience with systems: Human Capital Management, Benefits Administration, and Payroll systems. (specifically Telus Health/lifeworks, Pension and Benefits experience specifically. Or Peoplesoft HCM – Pensions calculations and payroll land health management. )
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Computer Engineering, Management Information Systems or related field.
• Minimum 10 years of related professional experience.
• Strong SQL proficiency and familiarity with SaaS-based solutions.
• Extensive experience designing, implementing, and maintaining enterprise application systems.
• Solid understanding of SDLC, secure coding practices, and both Agile and Waterfall methodologies.
• Ability to analyze and interpret user needs, translate them into technical requirements, and document solutions clearly.
• Understanding of employee benefits administration and the Board’s business functions, with the ability to quickly learn emerging processes.
• Creative problem-solving skills and the ability to evaluate and recommend forward‑looking technology solutions.
• Strong oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across teams and communicate with both technical and functional stakeholders.
• Ability to manage vendor relationships and third‑party consultants with minimal supervision.
• Capability to balance multiple assignments, prioritize effectively, and deliver accurate, high-quality results under deadlines.
• Ability to bridge gaps between diverse technical and business resources at all organizational levels.
• Commitment to staying current with advancements in application development, SaaS technologies, and best practices across the IT landscape.
• An ability to work on-site Tuesday – Thursday at office in Philadelphia, and effectively while remote Mondays and Fridays.

Pay: $155,000.00 - $175,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance

Application Question(s):

• Are you able to provide two references if asked?
• Why are you looking for a new opportunity?
• Please describe your experience with: : Human Capital Management, Benefits Administration, and Payroll systems. (specifically Telus Health/lifeworks , Pension and Benefits experience specifically. Or Peoplesoft HCM – Pensions calculations and payroll land health management. )
• Please list any questions after reading the job description.

Ability to Commute:

• Philadelphia, PA 19103 (Preferred)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Philadelphia, PA 19103

Salary : $155,000 - $175,000