Workday HCM Director

2026 Feb 26th Cybersecurity - Silgan Containers

$120K — $150K *
Business Services
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in IT, MIS, Computer Science, or related field
  • 8+ years of IT and service delivery experience
  • 5+ years of Workday HCM configuration and maintenance experience
  • Proficiency with Workday tools (EIBs, XSLT, XML, etc.)
  • Strong project management skills for complex initiatives
  • Ability to optimize and simplify business processes
  • Excellent problem-solving capabilities

Responsibilities

  • Lead Workday HCM configuration and ongoing operations
  • Partner with teams to align HCM with business priorities
  • Enhance internal HRIS capabilities to reduce third-party reliance
  • Direct governance and manage system security
  • Manage vendor resources for timely project delivery
  • Oversee annual HR events such as open enrollment
  • Scope and manage HR tech projects, including budgets and timelines

Benefits

  • Opportunity to lead a significant HRIS strategy
  • Engagement in cross-functional collaboration
  • Exposure to large-scale HR technology projects
  • Development of internal HRIS capabilities
  • Impact on organizational efficiency and process optimization
Full Job Description
Job Description:

Job Summary

The Workday HCM Director is responsible for leading HRIS strategy, configuration, and execution across a large enterprise operating under a single Workday tenant. This role ensures data integrity, system optimization, security, and the effective delivery of HR technology solutions aligned with organizational goals.

What Youll Do
  • Lead all aspects of Workday HCM configuration, implementation, and ongoing system operations across multiple divisions
  • Partner with cross-functional teams to identify business needs and align HCM functionality with strategic priorities
  • Reduce reliance on third-party vendors by strengthening internal HRIS service delivery capabilities
  • Direct governance activities and manage system security for Workday and UKG Dimensions environments
  • Manage vendor resources to meet timelines, quality standards, and system requirements
  • Lead key annual HR events including open enrollment, compensation cycles, and platform updates
  • Scope, plan, and manage large-scale HR technology projects, including budgets, timelines, task flow, and deliverables
  • Maintain system security, data integrity, and compliance with internal policies and applicable regulations
  • Expand and optimize Workday HCM tools to improve efficiency and align with evolving organizational needs
  • Communicate system enhancements, risks, and project updates to executive leadership and stakeholders

What You Need to Bring
  • Bachelors degree in Information Technology, MIS, Computer Science, or a related field
  • 8+ years of IT and service delivery experience, including 5+ years of Workday HCM configuration, integration, and maintenance
  • Proficiency with Workday tools including EIBs, XSLT, XML, XPATH, Web Services, Cloud Connect, Studio, Report Writer, and Calculated Fields
  • Experience with development technologies such as .NET or Java
  • Strong project management skills with experience managing complex initiatives within defined timelines and budgets
  • Demonstrated ability to standardize, optimize, and simplify business processes and technical solutions
  • Excellent attention to detail and strong problem-solving capabilities
  • Ability to collaborate effectively across divisions, departments, and system user groups
  • Prior experience as a Solutions Architect is a plus


Working Place:

Richmond, Virginia, United States

Company :

2026 Feb 26th Cybersecurity - Silgan Containers

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