Provide strategic leadership and oversight of HR technology initiatives with an emphasis on Workday and associated HR systems
Ensure the alignment of technological solutions with business objectives
Drive continual system enhancements
Foster strong partnerships across HR, IT, Legal, Finance, and other departments
Manage HRIS projects and advance analytics capabilities
Implement solutions that enhance employee experience globally
Direct the design, configuration, and optimization of Workday modules (Core HCM, Talent, Compensation, Integrations)
Collaborate closely with IT to improve integrations with Microsoft Teams and other enterprise platforms
Oversee HRIS projects, ensuring delivery within defined scope, schedule, and budget
Guide project teams executing tactical HRIS initiatives and utilizing data-driven insights to inform operational changes and process improvements
Cultivate effective relationships with HR, IT, Legal, Finance, and subject matter experts to deliver robust analytics and systems solutions
Facilitate stakeholder engagement to foster alignment and operational excellence
Leverage advanced storytelling techniques to secure buy-in for HRIS projects and innovations
Attain comprehensive knowledge of HR-related data; formulate complex queries for thorough analysis
Identify and assess opportunities for HRIS process enhancements and corrective actions
Maintain detailed documentation pertaining to HR systems and governance protocols
Lead research into industry best practices and emerging technologies
Develop business cases for portfolio enhancements and standardize global governance processes for HR technology demand management
Champion service management metrics and continuous improvement methodologies
Maintain thorough documentation, effectively manage tickets or cases, and resolve issues promptly
Consistently seek ways to elevate service quality and operational consistency
Remain informed about technical advancements by exploring cutting-edge development tools, programming methods, and computing equipment
Engage in professional development activities, maintain relevant networks, and participate in industry organizations

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in related discipline and related experience in HRIS or equivalent work experience based on Edwards criteria or, Masters Degree in related field and equivalent work experience based on Edwards criteria
Demonstrated track record in people management or equivalent work experience based on Edwards criteria
Extensive hands-on expertise with Workday configuration and system integrations
Strong stakeholder management with the ability to provide recommendations and guidance on projects
Demonstrated success in project management
Preferred Certifications: Workday or related technical certification preferred
Exceptional communication and relationship-building abilities, including negotiation and influencing skills
Proven capacity to manage multiple priorities within a dynamic environment
Proven expertise in both Microsoft Office Suite, including advanced Excel and HRIS systems
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and documentation competencies
Ability to discern and address analytical requirements in ambiguous contexts
Meticulous attention to detail and proactive approach to issue escalation
Collaborative mindset and commitment to team achievement
Proficiency in SQL or similar data query languages is advantageous
Experience with integration and implementation of HR systems or modules is highly desirable

Benefits

competitive salaries
performance-based incentives
a wide variety of benefits programs to address the diverse individual needs of our employees and their families

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard skills

Workday configurationsystem integrationsproject managementSQLdata analysisHRISadvanced Exceldata-driven insightsprocess improvementsHR technology enhancements

Soft skills

stakeholder managementcommunicationrelationship-buildingnegotiationinfluencingproblem-solvingattention to detailcollaborationproactive issue escalationcapacity to manage multiple priorities

Certifications

Workday certificationrelated technical certification