Job Description:
Primary Duties & Responsibilities
· Develop and drive execution of the HRIS strategy in alignment with the overall HR and business objectives.
· Collaborate with key stakeholders to identify system requirements and enhancements to meet business needs and support operational efficiency; develop and maintain a roadmap for future initiatives.
· Ensure scalable solution are implemented that will provide improved analytics and dashboards for decision making.
· Utilize change management strategies to ensure all stakeholders are well-prepared to increase successful adoption of new systems, features and processes.
· Lead HRIS team in managing system configuration, maintenance, and user support.
· Manage the lifecycle of Workday system enhancements, ensuring smooth transitions, and minimal disruptions.
· Promote best practices within the team, setting Workday configuration, testing, and deployment standards.
· Provide leadership and mentorship to HRIS team, fostering a culture of learning and collaboration.
· Manage team performance through regular coaching, feedback, and performance reviews to ensure the team meets organizational goals and objectives.
· Manage relationships with HRIS vendors and ensure the effective delivery of services.
· Maintain and develop deep technical understanding of HR technology and trends and best practices to continually improve HRIS functionality.
· Ensure security model deployed in HR systems complies with GDPR and SOX requirements across all functions/features with the system.
· Partner with internal and external auditors; develops action plans and ensures timely closure for any identified deficiencies.
· Ensure all requests for enhancements are documented, scoped, and prioritized with stakeholder input.
· Ensure all issues are documented, properly categorized, prioritized and closed out; routinely monitor technical support issues through key metrics and timely closure.
· Presents recommendations and options to HR leadership for high-priority, unplanned work that may impact in-flight projects and/or budgets.
Qualifications
· Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Computer Science, Information Technology, Business Administration, or related field.
· Fluent in written and oral English language, required
· 8+ years of experience in HRIS management, with at least 3 years in a leadership role.
· Demonstrated expertise in implementing, managing, and developing Workday modules (HCM, Compensation, Absence Management, Talent, etc.); Workday Pro Certifications, preferred
· Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
· Ability to read and write technical documentation (requirements, configuration, process, etc.).
· Ability to identify testing criteria and document testing scenarios and detailed test scripts; facilitate and validate the proper execution of testing to detect and resolve defects
· Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across departments.
· Strong project management skills, with experience managing cross-functional teams and multiple concurrent projects.
· Deep understanding of HR processes and workflows and how they map to Workday functionality.
· Excellent leadership and people management skills, with the ability to motivate and develop teams.
· Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a focus on delivering data-driven, scalable solutions.
· Results-driven, with a demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities and drive projects to completion.
· High level of integrity and commitment to maintaining confidentiality and data security.
· Strong change management, training, and communication skills.
