The Senior Workday HCM System Manager will manage and optimize the Workday HCM system, support HR processes, and lead the support team.
Catalight is the parent organization leading a family of companies (FoC) that includes Easterseals Northern California, Easterseals Hawaii and Catalight Care Services (CCS). Across the four non-profit companies, there are nearly 800 employees working together to responsibly disrupt and transform home and community-based care and help become a diverse, equitable and inclusive organization that works proactively to address complex societal problems such as healthcare access and greater well-being for underrepresented communities.
We are seeking an experienced and highly skilled Senior Workday Security HCM Manager to join our Workday Support team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for ensuring the efficient operation of our Workday HCM system, supporting HR-related processes and managing the team responsible for that side of the system. This role will be a part of our Enterprise Workday Center of Excellence supporting our Functional Owners and Subject Matter Experts (HR, Talent Acquisition, Talent Management, etc.). If you consider yourself a Workday expert and exude passion, creativity, and customer obsession - you will thrive here.
We are seeking an experienced and highly skilled Senior Workday Security HCM Manager to join our Workday Support team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for ensuring the efficient operation of our Workday HCM system, supporting HR-related processes and managing the team responsible for that side of the system. This role will be a part of our Enterprise Workday Center of Excellence supporting our Functional Owners and Subject Matter Experts (HR, Talent Acquisition, Talent Management, etc.). If you consider yourself a Workday expert and exude passion, creativity, and customer obsession - you will thrive here.
Core Responsibilities & Essential Job Functions
- Manage the sub-branch that administrators, configures, and optimizes the Workday HCM system and related business processes along with the Adaptive module.
- Act as a technology expert and clearly communicate technical concepts in business terms between and across the different groups while influencing outcomes.
- Collaborate with HR, Talent Acquisition, Talent Management and other departments to identify and implement system enhancements and process improvements.
- Provide production support to functional subject matter experts (SMEs) including troubleshooting and resolving issues and guiding the business on best practices.
- Document configuration changes and status of work through Workday Help.
- Partner with other members of the Workday Support team to assess cross-functional impacts and to maintain the foundational data model in Workday.
- Coordinate the support of HCM related integrations with the technology support team (including benefit integrations).
- Manage the uptake, testing, and implementation of new features associated with Workday's semi-annual feature releases impacting HCM and security, reports, and integrations.
- Support implementation of new functionality to support the functional owners including facilitating design sessions, leading configuration, coordinating testing, executing cutover, and providing post go live support.
- Identify opportunities for improved efficiency and adoptions to drive value to the business.
Qualifications
Minimum Education, Experience & Training Equivalent to:
- 5+ years of experience with Workday Core HCM Management, Expense Management and Adaptive.
- 7+ years of work experience in either information systems and/or functional HR roles providing user support across varied industries.
- 5+ years of experience managing teams within a technical environment.
- Familiarity with Workday reporting and security concepts.
- Strong written and oral communication skills and presentation skills, such as Workday demonstrations and client presentations
- Familiarity with ticketing systems such as Workday Help, Jira, ServiceNow, and Monday.com with a preference for Workday Help experience.
- Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Operate with high integrity and professionalism handling confidential data.
- Broad knowledge of accounting principles, HCM business processes, and HCM data, reporting, and analytics.
- Track record of successfully managing and optimizing Workday systems in a fast-paced environment with constantly changing business needs.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Workday HCMs or other Workday certification(s)
- Knowledge of Adaptive Planning
Knowledge & Skills:
- Sensitivity to working with an ethnically, linguistically, culturally, and economically diverse population.
- A commitment to the values of the organization while demonstrating good judgment, flexibility, patience
and discretion when dealing with confidential and sensitive matters. - Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, focused on Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word and PowerPoint.
- Consistently demonstrate good judgment and decision-making skills while maintaining the highest level of confidentiality.
- Work in an exciting, fast paced high energy environment while effectively multitasking and managing day-to-day responsibilities without supervision.
- Personable; able to work comfortably with individuals at all levels within the organization.
- Aptness to effectively communicate complex technical solutions to diverse audiences.
- Excellent verbal and writing communication skills; frequent proofreading and checking documents for accuracy.
- Critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
- Must be highly detail oriented.
- Strong interpersonal skills - able to build results-oriented relationships, maintain strong partnerships, and influence team members and stakeholders.
Physical Requirements:
- Must be able to communicate effectively within the work environment, read and write using the primary language within the workplace.
- Visual and auditory ability to work with clients, staff and others in the workplace continuously.
- Frequent speaking and listening (25-75%) to clients, staff, and others in the workplace.
- Utilize computer and cell phone for effective communication.
Conditions of Employment
- Ability to obtain and maintain criminal record clearance through the Department of Justice (DOJ). The People & Performance Department must analyze DOJ/FBI live scan reports in accordance with applicable Federal, State, and Local laws, as well as fitness for the position.
- Ability to obtain and maintain clearance through the Office of Inspector General.
- Must attend any required training.
Time Type:
Full timeCompensation:$152,500.00 - $206,500.00 AnnuallyThe statements contained in this job description reflect general details as necessary to describe the principal functions of this job. It should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned, including work in other functional areas as deemed fit for the organization.
Catalight is an equal opportunity employer.
Top Skills
Microsoft Office Suite
Workday Adaptive
Workday Hcm
Workday Reporting
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