Director, Workday Configurations - HR

University of Miami • Miami, FL

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About The Position

The University of Miami Health System, "UHealth", IT Department has an exciting opportunity for a Full-Time Director, Workday Configurations - HR. The Director, Workday Configurations leads the configuration and maintenance of Workday. The incumbent partners with Functional leaders to design and align business needs with system functionality. Moreover, the incumbent leads configuration leaders and Business Analyst to modify the application based on Business requirements within the change control process determined by the University. The Director, Workday Configurations ensures compliance with Security policies, resources are aligned to strategic goals and there is an in-depth internal knowledge of the system and its functions.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field; Master’s preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in Workday HCM leadership roles.
• Proven track record in HR systems strategy, implementation, and optimization.
• Deep understanding of HR compliance, data governance, and organizational design.
• Advanced Workday HCM configuration and reporting.
• Skilled in aligning departmental goals with enterprise-wide strategy and develops comprehensive strategic plans.
• Ensures fiscal responsibility, and optimization of financial performance.
• Ability to allocate resources and drive innovation and growth.
• Proven ability to adjust to changes and leads/inspires transformational change.
• Ability to build and lead high-performing teams, manage complex projects, and ensure successful project delivery.
• Understanding of technology, data analytics, and performance measurement to drive strategic decisions and identify opportunities.
• Ability to influence others, articulate strategic vision, and ensure clear and persuasive communication.

Responsibilities

• Handles complex factors, develops policies, procedures and practices for which there is no precedent.
• Plans, develops, administers and coordinates all functions and services for information technology projects, of all sizes and complexities.
• Works directly to, or support other team members in, discussions to understand business requirements, configure the Workday solution to meet requirements, demonstrate the configurations through the development of multiple prototypes, assist in testing and support launch.
• Develops and leverages internal and external partnerships and networks to maximize the achievement of business goals.
• Help facilitate and evaluate design challenges and provide feedback and options.
• Works with project teams to identify alternate solutions when product gaps exist.
• Partners with the integration team in helping to configure and test integrations between Workday and third party or custom solutions.
• Directs the functional activities analysis and re-designs and is empowered to provide functional requirements and signoff.
• Functions in a technical leadership role, on capabilities, product issues and complex deployment challenges.
• Partners in determining the best tools and methodologies for a given project, as well as the complete project process, from initial scope definition, functional and technical design, through implementation.
• Develops and implements strategies to attract and maintain a highly skilled and engaged workforce.
• Prepare and adhere to an operating and capital budget.
• Applies expertise to support high-level and detailed HCM product discussions with stakeholders.
• Identifies and proposes improvements to project methodology and past design and configuration decisions.
• Acts as advisory resource to other staff members on all phases of the project life cycle.
• Collects user requirements and converts these into functional and technical specifications.
• Analyzes user requirements and needs for all levels of business problems.
• Establishes and continuously assesses the effectiveness of the internal controls within the unit and compliance with University policies and procedures.
• Ensures employees are trained on controls within the function and on University policy and procedures.

Benefits

• Competitive salaries
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees