Workday Lead
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Job Location:
Augusta, ME - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
4 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Top 3 Skills:
Human Resources Management System (Preferably PRISMWorkday)
Agile Methodology Expert
Translate Technical Requirements to user stories
Human Resources Management System (Preferably PRISMWorkday)
Agile Methodology Expert
Translate Technical Requirements to user stories
Workday HRMS Lead plays a key leadership role in enhancing the State of Maines Workday Human Resource Management System (HRMS). This position is responsible for leading the design configuration optimization and support of Workday ensuring alignment with statewide HR business requirements policies collective bargaining agreements and operational priorities.
This role serves as the primary liaison between MaineIT Application Development HR Payroll and agency stakeholders driving scalable solutions that ensure system integrity compliance and high-quality service delivery across the enterprise.
Key Responsibilities
Serve as the technical and functional lead for Workday HRMS modules (Core HCM Compensation Benefits Absence Time Tracking Payroll Talent etc.).
Participates with HR Product Owners agency leadership and MaineIT stakeholders to define and document detailed requirements for each backlog item.
Provide regular status updates to the Scrum Master including progress risks and blockers.
Collaborate closely with configuration analysts (State of Maine Leads and Kainos) to ensure business requirements are accurately translated into Workday configurations.
Serve as a key point of contact for the PRISM team and business partners providing clear direction and timely resolution of questions or uncertainties related to in-progress enhancements.
Work with business partners to define User Acceptance Testing (UAT) strategy scenarios and success criteria.
Identify and coordinate the development of training materials job aids and/or standard operating procedures (SOPs) as needed.
Participates in Agile ceremonies including sprint planning backlog refinement daily stand-ups sprint reviews and retrospectives.
Translate business requirements into well-defined user stories with clear acceptance criteria.
Ensure backlog items are consistently updated to reflect status progress and changes throughout the development lifecycle.
Support release planning across sprints including coordination with Workday bi-annual releases and productions deployments.
Promote the adoption of Workday best practices and delivered functionality to maximize system value and reduce customization.
This role serves as the primary liaison between MaineIT Application Development HR Payroll and agency stakeholders driving scalable solutions that ensure system integrity compliance and high-quality service delivery across the enterprise.
Key Responsibilities
Serve as the technical and functional lead for Workday HRMS modules (Core HCM Compensation Benefits Absence Time Tracking Payroll Talent etc.).
Participates with HR Product Owners agency leadership and MaineIT stakeholders to define and document detailed requirements for each backlog item.
Provide regular status updates to the Scrum Master including progress risks and blockers.
Collaborate closely with configuration analysts (State of Maine Leads and Kainos) to ensure business requirements are accurately translated into Workday configurations.
Serve as a key point of contact for the PRISM team and business partners providing clear direction and timely resolution of questions or uncertainties related to in-progress enhancements.
Work with business partners to define User Acceptance Testing (UAT) strategy scenarios and success criteria.
Identify and coordinate the development of training materials job aids and/or standard operating procedures (SOPs) as needed.
Participates in Agile ceremonies including sprint planning backlog refinement daily stand-ups sprint reviews and retrospectives.
Translate business requirements into well-defined user stories with clear acceptance criteria.
Ensure backlog items are consistently updated to reflect status progress and changes throughout the development lifecycle.
Support release planning across sprints including coordination with Workday bi-annual releases and productions deployments.
Promote the adoption of Workday best practices and delivered functionality to maximize system value and reduce customization.
Preferred Qualifications
Workday certifications (e.g. HCM Compensation Absence Time Tracking Payroll).
4 years experience supporting statewide or enterprise HRMS platforms.
4 years experience with Agile or hybrid SDLC methodologies.
Key Competencies
Strong leadership and collaboration skills in a matrixed environment
Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities
Rapid delivery
Analytical thinking and complex problem-solving
Ability to interpret business requirements and translate into system solutions
High attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy
Continuous improvement and service-oriented mindset
Workday certifications (e.g. HCM Compensation Absence Time Tracking Payroll).
4 years experience supporting statewide or enterprise HRMS platforms.
4 years experience with Agile or hybrid SDLC methodologies.
Key Competencies
Strong leadership and collaboration skills in a matrixed environment
Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities
Rapid delivery
Analytical thinking and complex problem-solving
Ability to interpret business requirements and translate into system solutions
High attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy
Continuous improvement and service-oriented mindset
Work Environment & Expectations
Remote work environment in alignment with State of Maine policies
Remote work environment in alignment with State of Maine policies
