HR Systems Manager - Workday

Michels Corporation

$100K — $120K *
Business Services
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in HR or equivalent experience.
  • 7+ years of progressive HR Systems (HRIS) experience, primarily with Workday.
  • 3+ years of leadership experience managing HR Systems or HRIS teams.
  • Deep knowledge of Workday HCM, including business processes and security.
  • Experience with Workday functional areas like Core HCM, Recruiting, and Payroll.
  • Track record in leading Workday implementations and optimizations.
  • Strong analytical skills for report creation and data-driven decision making.

Responsibilities

  • Provide strategic leadership for the Workday platform aligned with HR priorities.
  • Lead and develop the HR Systems team for effective Workday administration.
  • Oversee resolution of HR systems support tickets to meet service level expectations.
  • Manage planning and deployment of Workday biannual releases and enhancements.
  • Monitor Workday security roles, business processes, and reporting capabilities.
  • Lead implementation projects and process improvements from planning to execution.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits program including Health, Dental, and Life insurance.
  • Flexible Spending Accounts and Health Savings Account options.
  • Short Term and Long-Term Disability insurance offered.
  • 401(k) plan to support retirement savings.
  • Legal Plan and Identity Theft and Monitoring Plan included.
  • Investment of $5,000 per employee annually on training and development.
Full Job Description
Join Michels as an HR Manager - HR Systems and take ownership of the Workday experience that powers our people operations. In this role, you will lead a high-performing team responsible for managing all Workday functionality, enhancements, and HR support tickets, ensuring a seamless and efficient experience for our HR partners and employees across the organization. You'll drive continuous improvement, optimize system capabilities, and serve as the strategic bridge between HR and technology-helping scale our processes to support a growing, nationwide workforce.
  • Provide strategic leadership for the organization's Workday platform, ensuring alignment with HR and business priorities.
  • Lead, coach, and develop the HR Systems team responsible for Workday administration, configuration, enhancements, and end-user support.
  • Oversee the intake, prioritization, and resolution of HR systems support tickets while maintaining service level expectations.
  • Manage the planning, testing, and deployment of Workday biannual releases, new functionality, and system enhancements.
  • Oversee Workday security roles, business processes, integrations, and reporting capabilities.
  • Lead system implementation projects, upgrades, and process improvement initiatives from planning through execution.

Why Michels?
  • We are consistently ranked among the top 10% of Engineering News-Record's Top 400 Contractors
  • Our steady, strategic growth revolves around a commitment to quality
  • We are family owned and operated
  • We invest an average of $5,000 per employee on training each year
  • We reward hard work and dedication with limitless opportunities
  • We believe it is everyone's responsibility to promote safety, regardless of job titles.
  • We offer a comprehensive benefits program, including Health, Dental, Life, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Account, Short Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance, 401(k) plan, Legal Plan, and Identity Theft and Monitoring Plan. Depending on your positions and location you may participate in a different benefit plan.

Why you?
  • You thrive in fast-paced environments under tight deadlines
  • You relish new challenges and evolving technology
  • You enjoy collaborating and communicating with your teammates
  • You like to know your efforts are noticed and appreciated
  • You look forward to high-level responsibility opportunities

What it takes:
  • Bachelor's degree in related field (preference to HR) or equivalent experience
  • 7+ years of progressive Human Resources Systems (HRIS) experience, including significant experience administering Workday.
  • 3+ years of leadership experience managing HR Systems or HRIS teams.
  • Deep knowledge of Workday HCM, including business processes, security, reporting, and system configuration.
  • Experience supporting multiple Workday functional areas such as Core HCM, Recruiting, Talent, Compensation, Benefits, Payroll, Time Tracking, Learning, or Absence Management.
  • Experience leading Workday implementations, enhancements, or optimization initiatives.
  • Strong understanding of HR operations and best practices.
  • Excellent project management, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
  • Strong analytical skills with experience creating reports, dashboards, and data-driven recommendations.
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills with the ability to translate technical concepts for non-technical audiences.
  • Experience working in a fast-paced, growth-oriented organization preferred.


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