Job Description

Who You Are:

• Experienced HR systems technical leader with a strong background in Workday HCM and related modules (Core HR, Talent, Benefits, Compensation, Payroll, Recruiting, etc.).
• Deep expertise in Workday integrations (Workday Studio, EIB, REST/SOAP APIs, and middleware solutions).
• Skilled at designing, implementing, and optimizing Workday technical architecture and ensuring scalability, security, and compliance.
• Adept at leading technical teams, setting technical direction, and providing mentorship in HR systems engineering and development.
• Strong collaborator with HRIS, other IT teams, and business partners to deliver robust HR technology solutions that align with enterprise strategies.
• Demonstrated ability to translate business needs into technical solutions, ensuring long-term adoption and system performance.

Role Overview:

• Lead the technical strategy and roadmap for HR systems with a focus on Workday integrations, automation, and optimization.
• Oversee the technical design, development, and deployment of Workday solutions, ensuring best practices for system performance, security, and data integrity.
• Serve as the technical authority for Workday integrations with payroll providers, benefits vendors, finance systems, and other enterprise platforms.
• Partner with HR, other IT teams, and business stakeholders to ensure Workday solutions are fully optimized to enhance employee experience, compliance, and efficiency.
• Manage and mentor a team of Workday technical specialists, providing direction on integration frameworks, release management, and technical troubleshooting.

Key Responsibilities:

• Define and enforce technical standards and best practices for Workday system design, integrations, and upgrades.
• Oversee and also provide hands-on development and support of Workday integrations, ensuring high availability, scalability, and security.
• Analyze and optimize the current HR systems landscape, recommending technical enhancements and automation opportunities.
• Own the Workday technical backlog and release cycle, partnering with product managers and HR leaders on prioritization.
• Partner with Workday consultants and vendors, providing technical leadership on implementation, integrations, and upgrades.
• Monitor system performance, adoption, and data integrity, using analytics to drive continuous improvement.
• Provide technical mentorship to team members, ensuring professional growth and alignment with business goals.
• Ensure compliance with HR data privacy, SOX, and security standards across Workday and connected systems.

Requirements:

• Proven technical management experience in HR technology, with 10+ years of Workday expertise.
• Strong knowledge of Workday HCM, Benefits, Payroll, Talent, Recruiting, and Integrations.
• Hands-on experience with Workday Studio, EIB, Core Connectors, APIs, and Web Services.
• Experience leading technical teams and managing Workday integration roadmaps, upgrades, and support models.
• Agile delivery experience; familiarity with Jira, Confluence, and Kanban is a plus.
• Strong problem-solving and data analysis skills with the ability to manage complex technical environments.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills with the ability to influence across HR, IT, Payroll and Finance.

Leadership Competencies:

• Technical strategist who balances long-term system architecture with day-to-day execution.
• Influential leader who drives alignment across technical and business teams.
• Clear communicator and problem solver, ensuring complex technical issues are resolved and translated into business value.
• Mentor and coach who develops high-performing HR technology teams and fosters a culture of innovation.

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