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The Workday Product Leader serves as a functional liaison between Human Resources & HR Technology for one or more human resources domains. In partnership with the Vice President of HR Technology, and the corresponding business partners, the Workday Product Leader will define the long-term strategy and roadmap for all assigned domains. He/She will be responsible for the overall roadmap - understanding the landscape of evolving HR technology, evaluating fit for different COEs, and ultimately selecting the right tools and applications. He/She will be the seen as an industry expert and thought partner across HR. This position has oversight & responsibility for driving enhanced performance and functionality of HR technology, ensuring the setup and configuration of all HRIS-related data, complex reporting, as well as the integrity of team member data. In addition, this role supports the business ensuring that the end-to-end process solution meets business, global and strategic requirements. In addition, this key role is responsible for managing, coaching, and developing a team of HRIS specialists and/or engineers.

• Defines, develops, and executes the Workday technology strategy and tactics for assigned human resources domains.
• Consults with executive business leaders and provides recommendations on HR technology strategies and ensuing tactics.
• Stays up to date on new HR technology and complimentary solutions to support the business.
• Maintains a global mindset when providing solutions with a focus on a positive team member experience.
• Manage, coach, develop, and provide direction to assigned staff (including remote management).
• Collaborates with the COEs to ensure that HR systems support new processes/changes to provide the optimal team member experience.
• Oversee system administration for HR technology, which includes Workday, and other Third-Party Systems including making recommendations on improving system performance and functionality.
• Leads system integrations or system enhancement projects.
• Superior stakeholder management: Interacts frequently with internal and external management which may include HR, Finance, Audit, Benefits, Legal, team members, and vendors to determine strategic needs, defines functional/technical specifications, troubleshoot issues, and implement initiatives
• Develops and manages the audit process for team member information; work directly with the HR, Benefits, Payroll, Accounting/Finance, IT management teams to provide data integrity, consistency, and reliability throughout the organization.
• Manages testing, creates, and reviews specifications, reviews/manages the creation of test scenarios, and oversees testing of the system.
• Manages deployment and testing of system patches/new releases and enhancements.
• Provides system/project updates to stakeholders.
• Responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining team member master data standards and appropriate legal compliance and company policy.
• Guides Tier 2 Specialists to resolve complex technical issues raised by team members and managers
• Maintains appropriate issue/project/enhancement tracking and manages issue resolution process. Supports the development of specific actions and recommendations to mitigate risk and resolve outstanding issues.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

• Demonstrated experience in designing/developing enterprise and global strategies for technology domains with demonstrated consultative skills and ability to effectively facilitate groups to consensus.
• Ability to present and discuss strategies and technical information in a manner that establishes rapport, persuades others, and establishes understanding for technical and non-technical audiences.
• Deep working knowledge of Workday (Broad HCM, Compensation, Talent Management, Recruiting, etc.)
• Deep understanding of HR business functions/end-to end processes, strategic imperatives, and project management.
• Strong organizational, interpersonal, and collaborative skills with a keen attention to detail.
• Strong leadership skills including the ability to manage remote and global team members while developing, coaching, and increasing team capability, output, and performance.
• Ability to exercise independent judgment and creative problem-solving techniques in a highly complex environment using leading-edge technology
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing in support of our global population; ability to communicate with customers, associates, and management; solid teamwork and interpersonal skills.
• Prior Workday experience required
• Prior experience working in other global HRIS systems preferred