5+ years of experience in HRIS with a focus on Workday HCM and HR processes.
Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Expertise in configuring and supporting a range of Workday modules.
Experience with work-related integrations, dashboards, and security administration.
Proven project management experience in implementing system enhancements.
Detail-oriented with a strong focus on data integrity and compliance.
Analytical thinker with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
Responsibilities
Design and configure Workday modules to meet organizational needs.
Provide ongoing production support and system enhancements.
Lead testing and deployment of Workday updates and functionality.
Audit system usage and performance for continuous improvements.
Build and optimize comprehensive reports and dashboards for HR analytics.
Support payroll processing and manage time-off plans across states.
Train HR staff on effective HRIS utilization.
Benefits
Comprehensive training programs and ongoing professional development.
Opportunity to work with a diverse team across multiple regions.
Exposure to large-scale HRIS projects and system implementations.
Engagement in M&A activities, enhancing career growth opportunities.
Full Job Description
Key Responsibilities: System Design, Configuration & Support
Design and configure Workday modules including HCM, Time, Absence, Payroll, Benefits, Recruiting, Compensation, and Talent Management.
Provide daily production support and ongoing system enhancements across all Workday functional areas.
Lead testing, validation, and deployment of Workday releases and new functionality.
Conduct regular audits of system usage, performance, and data integrity to drive continuous improvement.
Reporting, Dashboards & Analytics
Build and enhance Advanced, Matrix, Composite, and Discovery Board reports to deliver actionable insights.
Maintain and optimize the HR custom report library (over 900 reports), implementing guidelines to streamline naming, tagging, and sharing.
Develop dashboards for employee year-end tasks, HRIS workspace, and leadership decision-making.
Develop and generate reports to provide insights into key HR metrics.
Payroll & Time Management
Support Weekly and Bi-Weekly payroll, pay groups, schedules, accruals, and time-off plans.
Build paid sick leave time off plans for compliance across multiple states, including carryover, balance limits, and eligibility conditions.
Provided hands-on training, SOPs, and payroll process checklists.
Mergers & Acquisitions
Support Workday data integration projects across the US and Canada, supporting over 1400 employees.
Streamline census data templates and EIB load processes to reduce integration time and errors.
Training & Support
Provide training and support to HR staff and other users on how to effectively utilize the HRIS (Workday) Platform.
Security & Compliance
Create and maintain User-Based, Unconstrained, Constrained Role-Based, and Segmented Security Groups.
Maintain system compliance with federal, state, and local regulations through business process audits and regular system reviews.
Administer user access, security groups, domain policies, and business process permissions.
Process Optimization & Project Management
Consolidate entities as needed across the US and Canada to simplify payroll and HRIS workload.
Support the implementation of Talent, Advanced Compensation, and Performance modules in Phase-X.
Design and implement automated workflows using Workday's Request Framework for key HR processes including Job Accommodation, Tuition Reimbursement, and Benefits Appeals.
Recruiting & Talent Management
Support Recruiting operations by creating positions, closing legacy requisitions, update templates and grid views to improve efficiency.
Partner with HR team to configure internal/external offer letters, performance review processes, and annual bonus structures.
Required Qualifications:
5+ years of experience in HRIS with in-depth Workday HCM and deep understanding of end-to-end HR processes.
Excellent leadership, communication, and people skills.
Direct expertise in configuring and supporting multiple Workday modules: HCM, Payroll, Time, Absence, Recruiting, Compensation, Talent, and Reporting.
Experience with Workday Advanced Compensation, Dashboards, Security Administration, and integration.
Project management skills, with a history of leading system implementations or enhancements.
High attention to detail with a focus on data integrity, compliance, and system governance.
Strong analytical critical thinking skills.
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
Preferred Qualifications:
Workday certifications in one or more functional areas
Expertise in Workday modules, configurations, and integrations
Deep understanding of HR processes, technical expertise, and a strong ability to align technology with business goals.
Strong Leadership and collaboration skills
Experience working across multiple legal entities and countries (U.S. and Canada).
Knowledge of employment regulations across multiple U.S. states and provinces.
Prior experience in a manufacturing, multi-entity, or private equity environment is a plus.
Work Environment and Physical Demands
Travel will be
Physical demands include sitting for extended periods of time while frequently typing, viewing computer screens and use of mouse/keyboard.
Operation of office equipment to include but not limited to telephones, printers, copiers, and scanners.
Repetitive motion of data entry, hand, finger wrist motion and dexterity.
May include filing and handling paperwork may involve reaching, grasping, or bending.
Light lifting and carrying of office supplies, files, or boxes (generally under 25 lbs.).
Will require walking and standing during the office hours.
Good vision for reading and screen use.
Clear verbal communication and active listening, often over the phone or video calls.
