HRIS Lead

Bell Partners Inc•Raleigh, NC

About The Position

The HRIS Lead is responsible for the strategy, design, optimization, and ongoing evolution of Workday capabilities supporting HR Operations—including Compensation, Benefits, Compliance, and Onboarding—HR Business Partners, Learning & Development, and Talent Acquisition. The role helps HR serve Bell associates and support the broader enterprise through scalable, efficient technology solutions and an improved employee and manager experience. The HRIS Lead serves as the primary techno-functional Workday resource for the HR function. The role translates business requirements into Workday solutions, leads initiatives from requirements through post-production optimization, evaluates new releases and capabilities, establishes governance standards, and resolves complex issues through root-cause analysis and continuous improvement. It partners with HR, IT, Integrations, Security, Reporting, and other teams to deliver end-to-end solutions.

Requirements

Proven technical and functional expertise in Workday Core HCM, Talent, Recruiting, Performance Management, Compensation, and related HCM modules.
Strong Workday integration experience, including system connectivity and data flows.
Strong understanding of HR processes and how Workday supports HR Operations, HR Business Partners, Learning & Development, and Talent Acquisition.
Experience leading Workday enhancements or implementations from requirements through deployment.
Ability to translate business requirements into effective technology solutions while balancing user experience, scalability, risk, and operational needs.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills.
Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and relationship-building capabilities.
Proven project leadership and change management abilities.
Experience managing competing priorities and driving initiatives in a fast-paced environment.
Bachelor’s degree in a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
At least 7 years of Workday HCM experience, including hands-on experience with Core HCM, Talent, Recruiting, Performance Management, Compensation, and Workday integrations.
Experience supporting a multi-state, geographically dispersed, or multi-site workforce.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Workday Payroll, Absence, and Time Tracking.
Workday certification or equivalent demonstrated Workday expertise.

Responsibilities

Own the roadmap and ongoing optimization of Workday capabilities supporting HR Operations, HR Business Partners, Learning & Development, and Talent Acquisition.
Serve as the primary techno-functional Workday resource supporting HR service delivery to associates and the broader enterprise.
Translate HR business requirements into scalable Workday solutions using system configuration, business processes, reporting, security, and integrations.
Provide hands-on HCM expertise and support Workday integrations, system connectivity, and data flows.
Lead Workday initiatives through requirements gathering, solution design, configuration, testing, deployment, adoption, and post-production optimization.
Evaluate Workday releases and emerging capabilities to identify opportunities for automation, process improvement, and an enhanced user experience.
Partner with HR, IT, Integrations, Security, Reporting, and other teams to deliver end-to-end solutions.
Establish governance standards and promote adoption of Workday-delivered functionality while simplifying processes and reducing customization.
Act as an escalation point for complex issues, conduct root-cause analysis, and drive sustainable solutions and continuous improvement.
Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.