Director Workday Enterprise Solutions - HCM - 531082

The University of Alabama • Tuscaloosa, AL

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Director of Workday Enterprise Solutions develops and maintains Workday product functionality and aligns system capabilities with institutional and strategic priorities. The position facilitates backlog prioritization and continuous improvement through established governance processes, monitors and reports outcomes and benefits from approved enhancements, and partners with departmental leadership and team members to support adoption of new Workday functionality. The Director also monitors service performance and user satisfaction, leads the administration and support of Workday post-production operations to ensure system stability and service effectiveness, and supports the long-term evolution of enterprise applications.

The role is in the Enterprise Continuous Innovation department. The normal schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The position is eligible for hybrid work subject to University policy.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree and six years of experience, or a master's degree and four years of experience.
• Knowledge of HR functions such as payroll, benefits, talent, and workforce planning.
• Strong communication, analytical, and stakeholder management skills.

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree in information systems, business administration, human resources, or a related field.
• Experience in higher education.
• Eight years of experience with enterprise systems, HCM operations, or a related field.
• Three years of supervisory experience.
• Two or more years of experience supporting or administering Workday HCM.
• Experience with product management practices.
• Experience with Agile, Lean, or continuous improvement methodologies.
• Experience with enterprise integrations and change management.
• Experience with ERP systems such as Workday, Oracle, or SAP.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain Workday product functionality.
• Align system capabilities with institutional and strategic priorities.
• Facilitate backlog prioritization and continuous improvement through established governance processes.
• Monitor and report outcomes and benefits associated with approved enhancements.
• Partner with departmental leadership and team members to drive adoption of new Workday functionality.
• Monitor service performance and user satisfaction.
• Lead administration and support of Workday post-production operations, ensuring system stability and service effectiveness.
• Support the long-term evolution of enterprise applications.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director