Role Summary
As a key leader within HR Operations this role drives the strategy optimization and delivery of our Workday and Benefits platforms. Direct complex initiativesincluding annual compensation planning health and welfare enrollment system enhancements M&A integrations and divestituresensuring a seamless scalable and employee-centered experience. This role partners closely with HR HRIT Payroll HRO application management services vendors and cross-functional leaders to deliver technology solutions that strengthen data integrity enhance employee experience and support organizational goals. This role will also provide expertise and counsel regarding new HR technologies to improve the overall employee experience and ensure a unified and efficient technological ecosystem.
Responsibilities
Lead the strategy and roadmap for Workday HCM Compensation and Benefits projects ensuring systems are optimized for performance usability and scalability.
Direct delivery for core initiatives such as annual compensation cycles health and welfare enrollment M&A implementations divestitures vendor integrations and new feature deployments.
Drive continuous improvement by identifying opportunities to streamline processes enhance system functionality and strengthen data quality.
Oversee benefits operations including compliance (ACA) actuarial reporting integrations and special projects.
Provide guidance to HR teams PMOs and external partners on project risks issue resolution and decision-making.
Partner with ServiceNow platform leadership to advance connected HR technologies that improve the employee experience.
Lead HR Operations vendor management activities including SOW oversight change orders delivery quality and budget stewardship.
Oversee Workday security administration audits mass data loads and organizational structure updates.
Collaborate on the strategy implementation and management of Cignas HR technology systems to drive innovation and ensure alignment of HR processeswith strategic organizational objectives.
Develop and mentor a team of HR Operations project managers and Workday data quality specialists fostering growth empowerment and cross-functional experience.
Required Qualifications
10 years of experience in HR operations Workday administration or benefits delivery.
Experience managing and developing a high performing team.
Expertise in Workday HCM Compensation and Benefits functionality.
Demonstrated success managing complex system implementations integrations and cross-functional initiatives.
Strong communication skills with the ability to influence stakeholders in a highly matrixed environment.
Proven vendor management and project leadership experience.
Hands-on experience supporting mergers acquisitions and benefits transitions.
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelors degree in a related field.
Experience working with outsourced operations or major HR technology partners (e.g. Alight Strada Deloitte Accenture).
About The Cigna Group
Doing something meaningful starts with a simple decision a commitment to changing lives. At The Cigna Group were dedicated to improving the health and vitality of those we serve. Through our divisions Cigna Healthcare and Evernorth Health Services we are committed to enhancing the lives of our clients customers and patients. Join us in driving growth and improving lives.Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race color age disability sex childbirth (including pregnancy) or related medical conditions including but not limited to lactation sexual orientation gender identity or expression veteran or military status religion national origin ancestry marital or familial status genetic information status with regard to public assistance citizenship status or any other characteristic protected by applicable equal employment opportunity laws.
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Cigna Healthcare offers health insurance plans such as medical and dental to individuals and employers, international health insurance, and Medicare coverage.