Director, Workday Global

Nidec•Saint Louis, MO

About The Position

We begin with dreams. Dreams drive our motivation. Dreams are our future. The world's dreams, people's dreams, our dreams. Our passion creates ideas that make dreams come alive. Technology and products that were only dreams become reality. All for dreams. Dreams challenge and the Nidec-Group will continue to meet the challenge. For the world's and people's tomorrows; the world's first, the world's best technologies and products; we will continue our part in creating a better society. Job Summary Nidec is the world's No.1 comprehensive motor manufacturer handling "everything that spins and moves", miniature to gigantic. Nidec is a global enterprise comprised of over 300 subsidiaries/affiliates. We are a leading manufacturer of commercial motors, industrial motors, appliance motors, and controls. Nidec motors can be found in products that range from cell phones, computers and home appliances to industrial and mining equipment – and everything in between. Our product line features a full line of high efficiency motors for industrial applications in water treatment, mining, oil and gas, and power generation, and for commercial applications such as pool and spa, condensers, cooling towers and large refrigeration units. From keeping us comfortable in our homes to pumping clean water to making our cars more safe, electric motors are an indispensable part of our daily lives. At Nidec, our employees are on the forefront of developing new motor technologies. As we move deeper into the age of robotics, the impact of motors will only increase. With over 140,000 employees stationed worldwide, Nidec continues to be a unique organization, and each location maintains its individual personality. Job Description This role may be a great fit if you have a highly analytical background and are interested in creating a new department supporting a global Workday system.

Requirements

10+ years of total professional experience with growing levels of responsibility and proven track record of leading cross-functional projects
Ability to travel internationally 70% of the time during the first year in role
Given the senior-level stakeholders and varied nature of projects, you must possess exceptional qualitative & quantitative analytical problem solving, executive written & verbal communication, and project management & coordination skills
While being an expert in all Workday modules (e.g., HCM, Recruiting, Reporting, Integrations, US Benefits, US Payroll, Time and Attendance) is not required, demonstration of confidence, resourcefulness, adaptability, and flexibility is needed to effectively engage a diverse set of stakeholders to advise on customization
You must be comfortable with ambiguity and operating in a fast-paced environment with rapidly evolving priorities amongst diverse locations
Experienced data-driven problem-solver able to both delve into the details and operational tactics, and engage meaningfully on the big picture or overall strategy
Acute business acumen and understanding of organizational issues and challenges, with ability to be relentless and collaborative – ensuring that debates and discussions not only lead to good outcomes for all involved, but also set a positive tone for cross-functional teams
Strong interpersonal skills to interact and influence global teams, senior executives, colleagues, cross-functional teams, and third parties
Creative problem solver with a bias for action, while understanding the value of structure and balancing the need for agility and innovation within that framework
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to distill complex thoughts into simple, actionable recommendations

Nice To Haves

Prior experience with Workday and prior understanding of support structure for a multi-national company strongly desired

Responsibilities

Create a global Workday support team including configuration, integrations, security, reporting, customer service/training
Work closely with cross-functional leaders on defining global business processes and establish the model of standardization and local configuration as needed
Develop Workday Roadmap with Workday functional steering committees
Develop metrics to track progress in collaboration with Workday team and functional leaders
Assist and recommend solutions in urgent and complex business problems
Partner with the HR Leaders to run PMI on HR Data and business processes for M&A support
Significantly contribute to the development of internal resources via mentoring, coaching, and directing work
Ability to establish a support model for customer service, functional configuration, and security standards that includes a global team operating in all time zones

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