Workday HCM Director

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 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