Senior HR Systems Technical Manager

BJ's Wholesale Club•BJ's Club Support Center Marlborough, MA

13d•$134,000 - $171,000•Hybrid

About The Position

A World-Class Team BJ’s Wholesale Club is powered by more than 30,000 team members who make a real impact every day. Whether you're stocking shelves, solving problems or shaping strategy, your work helps families save on what matters most. We’re a team built on purpose and opportunity. Join us and be part of something meaningful. Why You’ll Love Working at BJ’s At BJ’s Wholesale Club, our team members are at the heart of everything we do. That’s why we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, well-being and future – both on and off the job. When you grow, we grow. Here’s just some of what you can look forward to: Weekly Pay: Get paid every week so that you can manage your money on your terms. Free BJ’s Memberships: Enjoy a complimentary The Club Card Membership, plus a free Supplemental Membership for someone in your household. Generous Paid Time Off: Take the time you need with vacation, personal, sick days, holidays, bereavement, and jury duty leave. Flexible and Affordable Health Benefits: Choose from three medical plans, and access optional dental, vision, Health Savings Account (HSA), and flexible spending account options to fit your lifestyle. 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan: Build your financial future with a company match (available to team members 18 and older). Employee Stock Purchase Plan: Accumulate funds through after-tax payroll deductions that can be used to purchase shares of BJ’s common stock at a 15% discount. Eligibility requirements vary by position. Who You Are: Experienced HR systems technical leader with a strong background in Workday HCM and related modules (Core HR, Talent, Benefits, Compensation, Payroll, Recruiting, etc.). Deep expertise in Workday integrations (Workday Studio, EIB, REST/SOAP APIs, and middleware solutions). Skilled at designing, implementing, and optimizing Workday technical architecture and ensuring scalability, security, and compliance. Adept at leading technical teams, setting technical direction, and providing mentorship in HR systems engineering and development. Strong collaborator with HRIS, other IT teams, and business partners to deliver robust HR technology solutions that align with enterprise strategies. Demonstrated ability to translate business needs into technical solutions, ensuring long-term adoption and system performance. Role Overview: Lead the technical strategy and roadmap for HR systems with a focus on Workday integrations, automation, and optimization. Oversee the technical design, development, and deployment of Workday solutions, ensuring best practices for system performance, security, and data integrity. Serve as the technical authority for Workday integrations with payroll providers, benefits vendors, finance systems, and other enterprise platforms. Partner with HR, other IT teams, and business stakeholders to ensure Workday solutions are fully optimized to enhance employee experience, compliance, and efficiency. Manage and mentor a team of Workday technical specialists, providing direction on integration frameworks, release management, and technical troubleshooting.

Requirements

Proven technical management experience in HR technology, with 10+ years of Workday expertise.
Strong knowledge of Workday HCM, Benefits, Payroll, Talent, Recruiting, and Integrations.
Hands-on experience with Workday Studio, EIB, Core Connectors, APIs, and Web Services.
Experience leading technical teams and managing Workday integration roadmaps, upgrades, and support models.
Agile delivery experience; familiarity with Jira, Confluence, and Kanban is a plus.
Strong problem-solving and data analysis skills with the ability to manage complex technical environments.
Excellent communication and leadership skills with the ability to influence across HR, IT, Payroll and Finance.

Nice To Haves

Agile delivery experience; familiarity with Jira, Confluence, and Kanban is a plus.

Responsibilities

Define and enforce technical standards and best practices for Workday system design, integrations, and upgrades.
Oversee and also provide hands-on development and support of Workday integrations, ensuring high availability, scalability, and security.
Analyze and optimize the current HR systems landscape, recommending technical enhancements and automation opportunities.
Own the Workday technical backlog and release cycle, partnering with product managers and HR leaders on prioritization.
Partner with Workday consultants and vendors, providing technical leadership on implementation, integrations, and upgrades.
Monitor system performance, adoption, and data integrity, using analytics to drive continuous improvement.
Provide technical mentorship to team members, ensuring professional growth and alignment with business goals.
Ensure compliance with HR data privacy, SOX, and security standards across Workday and connected systems.