Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership: Develop and implement the global People Systems strategy aligned with business objectives. This includes development of operating principles related to data analytics, technology optimization and end-user adoption and training.
Workday System Management: Oversee Workday configuration, maintenance, and upgrades, ensuring the team is appropriately resourced and trained. Partner with our Technology Operations team on system integrations and security architecture.
Team Leadership: Manage and develop the People Systems team, fostering a culture of excellence and collaboration.
Data Integrity and Analytics: Ensure data integrity, security, and compliance with global regulations, and build a forward-looking roadmap for IPO-readiness and SOX compliance. Additionally, establish a framework for robust people analytics capabilities that surface relevant, actionable insights to the business in a timely manner.
Project and Stakeholder Management: Lead People Systems projects, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to budget. Collaborate with HR, IT, and business leaders to identify and address People Systems needs.
AI Adoption: Be a driving force for integrating AI into People processes, whether by leveraging tools that are built into existing systems or onboarding additional tools and resources
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Information Technology, or related field
Minimum 10 years of experience in HRIS, with significant experience in Workday
Proven experience in leading global HRIS implementations and operations, including HR-focused data analytics functions
Strong understanding of HR processes and best practices and proven delivery of people technology strategies
Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
Ability to work in a fast-paced, global environment
Workday expertise (configuration, implementation, reporting)
AI Adoption and Transformation
HRIS project management
Data analysis and reporting
Vendor management
Team leadership and development
Global HR operations knowledge
Reports to: VP, Total Rewards, People Ops and Systems
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