Workday HRIS Associate Director

Job Family:

HRIS

Travel Required:

Up to 10%

Clearance Required:

None

What You Will Do:

An HRIS Technical Associate Director will play a key role in owning and optimizing our Workday HRIS system, primarily focusing on the HR modules for HCM Core, Absence, Talent/Performance, Journeys and other modules. You will serve as functional and technical point of contact in support of HR Functional Leads subject matter experts to consult, design and implement holistic end-to-end solutions that enable improved business processes and capabilities and provide valuable insights to support HR and business strategies. Additionally, you will integrate with business leaders to understand business direction and provide a pro-active, creative, and consultative approach to problem solving, new and innovative solutions while managing customer expectations and priorities through disciplined task/project management activities. If you have a proven record of success in the design, implementation, and roll-out of system enhancements as it relates to Workday HCM (HR), including implementations, configurations of security and control, and/or optimizations of business processes, then we want to hear from you.

Hybrid role ability to come into office as needed.

Lead the planning and execution of projects, business requirements, business processes and workflows, system configuration and changes, controls and security optimization.

• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to understand and address HR system needs and requirements.

• Projects/Process Improvement: Lead or coordinate functional requirements and solution design activities across initiative teams, various Information Technology (IT) groups, and business stakeholders to collaboratively develop effective solutions. Recommend process/customer service improvements, innovative solutions, policy changes and/or major variations from established policy. Use project management skills in managing projects. May provide overall project management for a given HR initiative. Partner/lead OCM and Communications activities to deliver integrated service model in OCM/Communications/Training to internal customers.

• System Maintenance: Assist in the review, testing and implementation and upgrades or patches. Collaborate with functional and technical staff to coordinate application of upgrade or fix. Document process and results. Complete functional data change requests or mass data EIB uploads.

• Operational and Production Support: drive the resolution of complex business technology challenges. Provide support for assigned functional area(s), including researching and resolving system-related problems, unexpected results or process flaws; recommending solutions or alternate methods to meet requirements. Maintain foundational data.

• Reports/Queries: Write, maintain, and support a variety of reports or queries using appropriate reporting tools. Assist in development of standard reports for ongoing customer needs. Help maintain data integrity and accuracy in systems by running queries and analyzing data.

What You Will Need:

• Bachelor’s Degree: Four (4) years of experience may be substituted in lieu of degree.

• Eight (8) + years relevant experience in HRIS or relevant technical field.

• Three (3) + years of related experience in project implementations, business analysis, process design and managing customers

• Two (2) + years of prior experience implementing or maintaining Workday HCM, Absence and Talent/Performance

• Knowledge of HR business process fundamentals

• Experience with large-scale organizational change efforts

• Experience with mergers and acquisitions

• Strong service orientation with a high sense of ownership and accountability

• Proven ability to work independently and as part of a team

• Strong analytical, troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities

• Strong work ethic and motivated to achieve goals and exceed expectations

• Exceptional time management skills and an ability to handle multiple assignments and meet deadlines

What Would Be Nice To Have:

• Bachelor's Degree in HR or Technical field preferred

• A ‘systems’ thinker with a process orientation and strong attention to detail

• Ability to work at a fast pace with shifting priorities

• An individual with exceptional communication skills – both written and verbal – as well as excellent active listening skills

• Self-starter with superior drive and initiative

• Ability to adapt to change

• Continually looks to share best practices with the team

• Positive, client-focused mindset

The annual salary range for this position is $130,000.00-$216,000.00. Compensation decisions depend on a wide range of factors, including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, security clearances, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs.

What We Offer:

Guidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.

Benefits include:

• Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance

• Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays

• Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus

• Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance

• 401(k) Retirement Plan

• Basic Life & Supplemental Life

• Health Savings Account, Dental/Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts

• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability

• Student Loan PayDown

• Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities

• Skills Development & Certifications

• Employee Referral Program

• Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach

• Emergency Back-Up Childcare Program

• Mobility Stipend