Senior HR Product Manager - Workday

We are seeking a highly motivated leader for the position of Human Resources Product Manager (PM). In conjunction with and direct partnership with the HR leadership team this role will play a significant part in developing the HR Technology strategy functional architecture design product delivery process and ongoing service delivery optimization of a suite of HRrelated services for Guardian.

You will have broad knowledge of HR applications in the market and deep experience in all HR functionality and modules of Workday Guardians HCM. In addition you will be an expert in the design optimization and of endtoend processes. You will combine your Workday knowledge and process design expertise to optimize business processes and create an exceptional employee experience.

Working closely with the HR Product Owner (PO) who is aligned with the Colleague Technology Experience team the PM will coordinate product delivery by Product Owners (PO) in the HRIS and Business Technology Groups. A respected leader with gravitas that provides direction across multiple groups and establishes Business Agility driven Cadence and Synchronization.

You will lead mentor and inspire staff and peers to achieve best practices and consistently demonstrate our Guardian Values of We believe people count We do the right thing We courageously shape our future together and We go above and beyond for the people we serve.

You will

• Act as an authority on the delivery of HR Product solutions. Combine expertlevel proficiency in Workday with the ability to communicate clearly and collaborate with key stakeholders to define a roadmap that aligns to business priorities.

• Define and shape the overall architecture for Guardians HR products including modules such as Security HCM Advanced Compensation Benefits Talent Payroll Absence Reporting Security and Integrations. Keep leadership and key stakeholders informed of new Workday developments and other technical solutions and disseminate the information as necessary.

• In collaboration with CoEs IT and Operational partners create end to end business processes that develop and evolve operational processes to support the business strategy and create a superior colleague experience while leveraging all aspects of Workday.

• Lead and/or participate in projects involving technical strategy security data integrity and all business processes. Work directly with HR IT and project teams to identify analyze design test and implement new systems or improvements to existing systems and associated procedures.

• In conjunction with CoE IT HR Operations vendors and testing resources participate in test plan design and .

• Work closely and collaboratively with CoEs IT Finance Payroll and Legal to ensure that audit requirements are met and risks are identified and mitigated.

• Ensure operational compliance with government regulations and laws (such as ACA HIPAA DOL Internal Revenue Code etc.

• Build and maintain partnerships across all aspects of HR IT and the overall Guardian organization.

• Experience in Software Development and successful Application Delivery Lifecycles

• Defining and supporting the building of desirable feasible viable and sustainable products that meet customer needs over the productmarket lifecycle

• Solution Leader that collaborates with a wide range of people to identify and define customer needs understand the Solution Context and develop the Program Vision Roadmap and Features required to meet these needs

• Collaborate with the leader of Agile Release Trains that delivers value through the Program Kanban Continuous Delivery Pipeline

• Act as a Transformational Change Agent with sharp Agile focused Skillsets coaching teams across the board.

You have

• Bachelors degree in a workrelated field/discipline from an accredited college or university.

• 10 years of progressively responsible and related work experience.

• 10 years of progressive Workday experience encompassing hands on and architectural design and implementation. Proven track record in developing a strategic roadmap that aligns Workday functionality and business requirements.

• 10 years of progressive experience in operationalizing the Employee Lifecycle the HR Service Delivery Model and delivering exceptional employee experience.

• Ability to direct and manage the development and implementation of projects and processes for high impact programs and communications.

• Ability to provide leadership influence others and mediate/resolve complex problems and issues.

• Ability to foster effective working relationships and build consensus.

Leadership Behaviors

• Proven leader that has experience with communicating influencing and negotiating decisions while motivating partners peers and staff.

• Provides positive leadership and direction to partners with the ability to thrive in a team environment.

• Continuously strives to provide superior service and exceptional customer experience

• Is open transparent and honest in demeanor and communication.

• Demonstrates selfawareness and embraces feedback

Reporting Relationship

This position reports to the Head of HR Digital Data & Optimization who reports to Guardians Chief Human Resources Officer.

Location /Travel

Hybrid role: 3 days in the office 2 days WFH. Located in Hudson Yards NYC or Stamford CT.

Travel up to 15

Salary Range:

The salary range reflected above is a good faith estimate of base pay for the primary location of the position. The salary for this position ultimately will be determined based on the education experience knowledge and abilities of the successful candidate. In addition to salary this role may also be eligible for annual sales or other incentive compensation.

Our Promise

At Guardian youll have the support and flexibility to achieve your professional and personal goals. Through skillbuilding leadership development and philanthropic opportunities we provide opportunities to build communities and grow your career surrounded by diverse colleagues with high ethical standards.

Inspire WellBeing

As part of Guardians Purpose to inspire wellbeing we are committed to offering contemporary supportive flexible and inclusive benefits and resources to our colleagues. Explore our company benefits at apply to fulltime eligible employees. Interns are not eligible for most Company benefits.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Guardian is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to age race color creed religion sex affectional or sexual orientation national origin ancestry marital status disability military or veteran status or any other classification protected by applicable law.

Accommodations

Guardian is committed to providing access equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment its services programs and activities.Guardian also provides reasonable accommodations to qualified job applicants (and employees) to accommodate the individuals known limitations related to pregnancy childbirth or related medical conditions unless doing so would create an undue hardship. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process to perform essential job functions and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment please contact .

Current Guardian Colleagues: Please apply through the internal Jobs Hub in Workday.