Director, Human Resources Technology

Compensation Range:

Position Summary

The Director, HR Technology leads the HR Technology team and provides strategic and operational oversight of the Workday HCM platform and related HR systems. This role is accountable for system configuration and administration, data governance and integrity, reporting and analytics, integrations, compliance, and user support. The Director partners with HR and business leaders to optimize and automate HR processes, enable effective decision-making through data, and drive continuous improvement across the employee lifecycle, including support for organizational changes such as mergers and acquisitions.

Essential Functions:

• Leads and develops a team responsible for the deployment, enhancement, and ongoing support of HR technology solutions.
• Partners with HR and business stakeholders to ensure HR technology solutions align with people strategy, business needs, and user experience expectations.
• Leads cross-functional project teams (internal and external) to design, build, test, and deliver complex HR technology solutions on time and within scope.
• Creates a high-performing team culture by setting clear expectations, providing coaching and feedback, managing performance, and supporting professional development.
• Assesses organizational capability and capacity; advises HR leadership on technology options that meet business needs while accounting for constraints and change readiness.
• Directs and participates in the optimization, design, and performance of Workday and related HR data, processes, security, and interfaces.
• Owns HR technology roadmap and release planning, including Workday semi-annual releases, feature adoption, enhancements, and defect resolution.
• Develops and executes change management, communications, and training tactics that drive adoption of new solutions across the organization.
• Leads structured requirements discovery with HR COEs and business partners to document, validate, and prioritize needs and ensure solutions are well-vetted.
• Configures and deploys Workday business process and system updates, including testing, documentation, and production deployment.
• Serves as the primary subject matter expert for Workday and other HR SaaS solutions, partnering with vendors and internal teams to resolve issues and improve functionality.
• Represents HR on cross-functional initiatives by defining scope, costs, resources, risks, and timelines for HR technology projects.
• Ensures enterprise HR data integrity across HR technologies and interfaces, including data quality, accuracy, security, and usability.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Recruit, hire, train, coach, and develop a team of HRIS, HCM, and data analysts.

Requirements:

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or closely related field and eight (8) years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Ten (10) years of experience leading teams required.
• Eight (8) to ten (10) years of experience in a lead technical role, including the development of a HR technology strategy required.
• Eight (8) years of experience with HCM systems like Workday, including data model, security, integration, reporting, and data load procedures required.
• Experience implementing and supporting ERP cloud implementations for core HCM and payroll applications required.
• Workday Certified in HCM and FIN preferred.

Competencies/Technical/Functional Skills:

• Understanding of HR functions and processes impacting Payroll, Absence, Time Tracking, Benefits, Talent Management, Recruiting, Compliance, and Reporting
• Strong project management, problem solving, and analytical skills
• Experience with all aspects of Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), including requirements gathering, configuration, testing, support, and documentation
• Excellent interpersonal skills interacting with individuals at all levels of the organization
• Ability to work independently and thrive in fast-paced environments
• Knowledge of data collection, analysis, data presentation, and project management
• Strong understanding of information systems architectures and technology platforms
• Comfortable navigating ambiguity and working under tight timelines
• Ability to prioritize and set priorities for others

Location: Remote, USA

Travel: Travel seldom required

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Candidate receiving offers will be offered a salary/pay rate commensurate with experience that vary based on a candidate’s qualifications, skills, and competencies.  Absent exceptional circumstances, candidates will be offered a salary within this range for this position. The minimum salary will be offered based on the minimum exemption threshold based on state of residency. Base pay is one component of National University’s total rewards package, as we are dedicated to supporting the needs of the “whole you” with our holistic approach to employee benefits by offering comprehensive well-being benefits for you and your family.  For full details about our benefit plan offerings, please visit benefits.nu.edu. For Part-time benefits, please click here.

National University is committed to maintaining a high-quality workforce representative of the populations we serve. National University employs more than 4,500 faculty and staff and serves over 45,000 students. We are united in our mission to meet the global education demands of the 21st Century and are dedicated to creating a supportive academic and work environment that allows students, faculty and staff to develop their interests and talents while experiencing a sense of community. With programs available both online and at our many campus locations, National University is a leader in creating innovative solutions to education and meeting the needs of our student population, including adult learners and working professionals.

National University (NU) is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant per applicable federal, state and local laws. At NU, a mix of highly talented, innovative and creative people come together to make the impact of a lifetime for each of our student learners. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment, education, and admission at National University.