PRIMARY FUNCTION: The Architect, HRIS collaborates with key stakeholders to define, prioritize, and execute solutions to maintain and enhance an efficient Workday environment as well as designs or assists in the development of new technology solutions that integrates and/or replaces legacy technologies. This role completes and troubleshoots routine transactions (e.g. security, org changes, data loads) and analyzes, tests, and implements new Workday features and functionality.

Responsible for ensuring Workday is performing as expected; stable, error-free, and secure. Acts as configuration architect as well as lead over development team. Manages and owns overall security model, auditing, change management, release management, and system health. Continually seeks to improve processes and maintain system documentation. This role will provide guidance in design, implementation, testing, communication, maintenance, and administration in support of the company’s Workday strategy.

Reports to the Manager, HRIS.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS:

Ensures SDLC standards are maintained (Requirements, Design, Validation, Demo, UAT, and deployment)
Leads documentation standards through recommendations and implementation of best practices
Establishes, revises, and maintains procedures for updating, validating, safeguarding, and correcting employee records or other related HR data in a secure method
Manages release updates, strategy, testing, and communication
Leads and recommends to Manager, HRIS improvements to security framework (roles, groups, authentication, user access, etc)
Owns routine system audits and processes to maintain system health and efficiencies
Develops and leads projects revolving around the Workday system; continually seeking ways to improve processes and procedures
Conducts problem analysis, presents options, and leads business discussions to drive decisions in support of functional stakeholders of Workday solutions
Communicates and interfaces with internal and external clients, vendors, and other stakeholders
Researches, evaluates, and proposes solutions that add value to or improve business processes, with a particular focus on enhancing the overall HR capabilities
Meets with business partners to gather requirements and convert them into targeted technology solutions
Manages all aspects of project management including research, design, planning, development, and implementation including acquiring needed resources; coordinates project team efforts including third party contractors/consultants
Coordinates feasibility studies for software and system products under consideration for purchase, and provides advice and recommendations
Collaborates with analysts, designers, and system owners to test new software programs and applications
Identifies opportunities for improvement, develops solution, and leads or participates with team to implement

SUPERVISOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

None. This is a senior individual contributor role with required competencies: Functional/Technical Skills, Action Oriented, Problem Solving, Learning on the Fly, and Interpersonal Savvy
This role will act as lead Developer in a team of HRIS Analysts, Developers, and Specialists
This role is an active developer role, working on configuration solutions, engaging partners, and providing overall direction on enhancements for team of Developers

EDUCATION and CERTIFICATIONS:

Bachelor’s degree in HRIS, HR, IT, or other relevant discipline; MS/MBA degree preferred
Workday Pro in at least 1 area preferred
SHRM or PHR/SPHR a plus

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS:

Minimum seven (7) years HRIS administration
Minimum five (5) years Workday administrator experience
Well-versed in Workday technology and capabilities
Broad business and technology understanding and a deep awareness of industry trends in Enterprise Resource Planning and Human Resources.
Strong customer focus with the ability to communicate with all levels of the organization in a timely and professional manner
Knowledge of general SaaS architecture and related components in deploying SaaS solutions covering data, infrastructure, security
Excellent computer skills with ability to create effective presentations using Word, Powerpoint, Visio, Excel, etc. including the ability to take complex topics and break down into simple, easily understood concepts
Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects while maintaining attention to detail

SAFETY REQUIREMENTS:

Follow departmental and company safety policies and programs
Wear required protective equipment in all areas where mandatory

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Ability to remain stationary for extended periods
Moderate use of hands/fingers to operate computer, keyboard, and mouse; may sit for extended periods
May travel infrequently for training or to company locations to provide training
or other HRIS-related tasks

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We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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