Director, Workday Configurations - HR

Director, Workday Configurations - HR

The University of Miami Health System, "UHealth", IT Department has an exciting opportunity for a Full-Time Director, Workday Configurations - HR.

The Director, Workday Configurations leads the configuration and maintenance of Workday. The incumbent partners with Functional leaders to design and align business needs with system functionality. Moreover, the incumbent leads configuration leaders and Business Analyst to modify the application based on Business requirements within the change control process determined by the University. The Director, Workday Configurations ensures compliance with Security policies, resources are aligned to strategic goals and there is an in-depth internal knowledge of the system and its functions.

Core Responsibilities :

• Handles complex factors, develops policies, procedures and practices for which there is no precedent.
• Plans, develops, administers and coordinates all functions and services for information technology projects, of all sizes and complexities.
• Works directly to, or support other team members in, discussions to understand business requirements, configure the Workday solution to meet requirements, demonstrate the configurations through the development of multiple prototypes, assist in testing and support launch.
• Develops and leverages internal and external partnerships and networks to maximize the achievement of business goals Help facilitate and evaluate design challenges and provide feedback and options.
• Works with project teams to identify alternate solutions when product gaps exist. Partners with the integration team in helping to configure and test integrations between Workday and third party or custom solutions.
• Directs the functional activities analysis and re-designs and is empowered to provide functional requirements and signoff.
• Functions in a technical leadership role, on capabilities, product issues and complex deployment challenges.
• Partners in determining the best tools and methodologies for a given project, as well as the complete project process, from initial scope definition, functional and technical design, through implementation. Develops and implements strategies to attract and maintain a highly skilled and engaged workforce.
• Prepare and adhere to an operating and capital budget.
• Applies expertise to support high-level and detailed HCM product discussions with stakeholders Identifies and proposes improvements to project methodology and past design and configuration decisions.
• Acts as advisory resource to other staff members on all phases of the project life cycle.
• Collects user requirements and converts these into functional and technical specifications. Analyzes user requirements and needs for all levels of business problems.
• Establishes and continuously assesses the effectiveness of the internal controls within the unit and compliance with University policies and procedures. Ensures employees are trained on controls within the function and on University policy and procedures.

Department Specific Functions :

The Director of Workday - HR leads strategic initiatives and system architecture for Workday Human Capital Management (HCM). This role is responsible for driving enterprise-wide HR transformation in Workday, ensuring alignment with institutional goals, compliance standards, and operational excellence. The director partners with HR leadership to deliver scalable, secure, and innovative solutions across talent acquisition, core HR, benefits, and employee lifecycle management.

This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary.

CORE QUALIFICATIONS :

Any appropriate combination of relevant education, experience and / or certifications may be considered.

The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more.

UHealth-University of Miami Health System, South Florida's only university-based health system, provides leading-edge patient care powered by the ground breaking research and medical education at the Miller School of Medicine. As an academic medical center, we are proud to serve South Florida, Latin America and the Caribbean. Our physicians represent more than 100 specialties and sub-specialties, and have more than one million patient encounters each year. Our tradition of excellence has earned worldwide recognition for outstanding teaching, research and patient care. We're the challenge you've been looking for.

The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Females / Minorities / Protected Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities are encouraged to apply. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law. Click here for additional information.