Associate Director, People Technology/HRIS (Workday)

About the role

The role leads execution of the People Technology strategy, product roadmap, governance, optimization, and operation excellence, with Workday HCM as the core platform. The role partners with HR, Payroll, Finance, IT, Cybersecurity, Data and Analytics, and business leaders to translate workforce priorities into scalable, secure, and user-centered solutions.

Responsibilities

• Lead execution of the People Technology strategy and multi-year roadmap, with Workday HCM as the core system of record, aligning investments, architecture, feature adoption, and platform improvements with HR and business priorities.
• Own the Workday platform operating model, including governance, solution design, configuration standards, demand prioritization, release and change management, technical debt, service levels, and value realization.
• Lead implementations, optimizations, integrations, and major platform changes from discovery and design through testing, deployment, adoption, stabilization, and benefits realization.
• Maintain scalable, secure, and compliant People Technology architecture, data, reporting, analytics, integrations, and controls in partnership with HR, Payroll, Finance, IT, Cybersecurity, Legal/Privacy, Internal Audit, and Compliance.
• Lead production operations and continuous improvement, including incident, problem, and change management; integration and scheduled-process monitoring; root-cause analysis; release readiness; service performance; and user adoption.
• Partner with HR Centers of Excellence and business leaders to optimize the Workday footprint, improve employee and manager experiences, and translate workforce priorities into scalable technology and data solutions.
• Evaluate and responsibly govern emerging capabilities, including AI-enabled tools, Workday Extend, analytics, and automation, using clear business cases, appropriate security and privacy controls, human oversight, and measurable outcomes.
• Build and develop a high-performing People Technology team and strategic partner ecosystem through clear accountabilities, coaching, cross-training, succession planning, knowledge transfer, and vendor performance management.

Requirements

• BS/BA degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, Computer Science, or related field AND 10+ years of progressive HR technology/HRIS experience, including 5 + years with Workday HCM, 3+ years leading teams, and ownership of at least one end-to-end implementation or major transformation plus sustained post-production optimization.
• Experience with Workday configuration, security, reporting and analytics, integrations, and release management required; ADP or other third-party payroll integration experience preferred where applicable OR MS/MA degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, Computer Science, or related field AND 8+ years of experience, including 5 + years with Workday HCM, 3+ years leading teams.
• Current Workday Pro certification(s) in relevant HCM, Security, Reporting and Analytics, Platform Administrator, Orchestrate Developer, and/or Extend Developer I areas preferred; equivalent demonstrable expertise accepted.
• Previous people-management and functional/platform leadership experience required; experience leading systems integrators or application management services (AMS) partners preferred.
• Hands-on depth in at least three Workday functional areas aligned to the company's licensed footprint, such as Recruiting/Talent Acquisition, Talent Optimization, Skills Cloud, Learning, Compensation/Advanced Compensation, Benefits, Absence, Time Tracking, Organization Management, Workforce Planning, or Payroll; third-party payroll integration experience, including ADP, preferred where applicable.

Qualifications

No specific qualifications listed beyond those mentioned in the requirements section.

Skills

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Benefits

The annual base salary we reasonably expect to pay is $161,100.00-$220,000.00. Individual pay decisions depend on various factors, such as primary work location, complexity and responsibility of role, job duties/requirements, and relevant experience and skills. In addition, this position offers an annual bonus with a target of 30% of the earned base salary and eligibility to participate in our equity based long term incentive program. Benefits offered include a retirement savings plan (with company match), paid vacation, holiday and personal days, paid caregiver/parental and medical leave, and health benefits to include medical, prescription drug, dental and vision coverage in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans.