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, driving continual system enhancements.
Manage HRIS projects, advance analytics capabilities, and 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.
Cultivate effective relationships with HR, IT, Legal, Finance, and subject matter experts to deliver robust analytics and systems solutions.
Leverage advanced storytelling techniques to secure buy-in for HRIS projects and innovations.
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.

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

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools

Workday configurationsystem integrationsproject managementadvanced ExcelSQLHRIS process enhancementsanalytics capabilitiesdocumentation competenciesdata query languagesHR systems implementation

Soft Skills

stakeholder managementcommunication abilitiesrelationship-buildingnegotiation skillsinfluencing skillsproblem-solvingattention to detailproactive approachcollaborative mindsetability to manage multiple priorities

Certifications

Workday certificationrelated technical certification