Job Title:
Workday Implementation Manager

Company: firstPRO, Inc

Location: boston, MA

Created: 2024-04-20

Job Type: Full Time

Job Description:

Summary: We are seeking an experienced HRIS professional to manage our HRIS operations and related technology and support us through an implementation of a new HRIS. This role administers our HR tech ecosystem (HRIS plus adjacent technology such as our ATS, performance management software, and intersections with non-HR systems like payroll, etc.). This role will combine strong proficiency in HRIS with a strong knowledge of HR processes and user requirements to supervise our daily HRIS operations. At the core of this role is a business-minded individual who can see the big picture around end-to-end HR processes, propose new andor changes to those processes as needed, and help determine the appropriate technology to support those modifications. This role will collaborate with internal stakeholders, external vendors and work closely with IT to translate business needs into technology solutions that enable efficient processes and a high-quality user experience. In addition, we are seeking a candidate with experience supporting a HRIS implementation, as that will be a significant part of the role's mandate. Our HR Technology function is growing and we are putting dedicated expertise behind it. For the right candidate, this is a tremendous opportunity to professionalize our use of HR technology, enable major upgrades to it, and shape our HR processes and systems to meet the needs of our growing firm. Essential job functions and responsibilities: Evaluate current HR processes, technology and user requirements to develop technology solutions in support of business priorities. Advise on best practices for optimizing existing HR tools and identify opportunities for improvement and automation in HR processes. Must be able to envision big picture and design for end-to-end needs, as role involves both a tactical technical and strategic component. Assist in managing full implementation of new system. Serve as lead liaison between HR, IT, external vendors, and other stakeholders on this project. Implement new HRIS functionality by understanding end user needs and data flows, building streamlined processes, and supporting technical design, testing, and deployment. Identify and develop key business reporting and management dashboards for HR leadership. Oversee daily workflow of HRIS operations and HR technology team, with particular focus on helping team members build technical expertise. Provide technical support, trouble shooting, and guidance to HR team and other users. Manage system permissions, access, and other system settings for users. Work with security, compliance and legal on management of firm's HR data, including governance of this data and protocols around its entry, integrity, and outflow. Ensure system compliance with data security and privacy requirements. Create guidelines for data consistency and monitor integrity of data entry into HR systems. Work with HR teams entering data to ensure consistent application of best-practice protocols. Review releases for new functionality; support feature releases, working with users, IT, vendors, and other support teams to understand downstream impacts of system enhancements. Understand flow of information from HRIS to other systems and consider impacts of enhancements to HRIS to other business systems and processes. Qualifications: Bachelor's degree required. Minimum of 5 years of HRIS experience with exposure to HR technology across multiple HR functions (i.e., benefits, talent acquisition, performance management, compensation, etc.). Prior experience managing direct reports and proven ability to develop less experienced team members. Ideal candidate will have experience with professional services firms and a global workforce. Highly technical understanding of, and direct experience with, Workday andor UKG required. Prior experience supporting successful HRIS implementation or similar change initiative preferred. Familiarity with reporting tools and HR data flow into such tools; through understanding of database construction. Strong understanding of HR processes and practices, security, data integrity, system configuration and design, and release management process. Excellent project management and communication skills, including the ability to translate between technical and business groups. Ability to understand and consider the downstream impact of technology changes on other systems andor processes and integrate those considerations into solutions. An inclusive and growth-oriented mindset, strong interpersonal skills, and an ability to work across differences. To the extent permitted by applicable law, eligible candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship or restriction, now and in the future.