McLean, USA
15 days ago
Workday HCM Core and Absence HRIS Manager

Job Family:

HRIS


Travel Required:

Up to 25%


Clearance Required:

None

What You Will Do:

An HRIS Technical Lead will play a key role in owning and optimizing our Workday HRIS system, primarily focusing on the HR modules for HCM Core and Absence. You will serve as functional and technical point of contact in support of HR Functional Leads subject matter experts to consult, design and implement holistic end-to-end solutions that enable improved business processes and capabilities and provide valuable insights to support HR and business strategies. Additionally, you will integrate with business leaders to understand business direction and provide a pro-active, creative, and consultative approach to problem solving, new and innovative solutions while managing customer expectations and priorities through disciplined task/project management activities. If you have a proven record of success in the design, implementation, and roll-out of system enhancements as it relates to Workday HCM (HR), including implementations, configurations of security and control, and/or optimizations of business processes, then we want to hear from you.

Hybrid role ability to come into office as needed.


Lead the planning and execution of projects, business requirements, business processes and workflows, system configuration and changes, controls and security optimization.

Collaborate with internal stakeholders to understand and address HR system needs and requirements.

Projects/Process Improvement: Lead or coordinate functional requirements and solution design activities across initiative teams, various Information Technology (IT) groups, and business stakeholders to collaboratively develop effective solutions. Recommend process/customer service improvements, innovative solutions, policy changes and/or major variations from established policy. Use project management skills in managing projects. May provide overall project management for a given HR initiative. Partner/lead OCM and Communications activities to deliver integrated service model in OCM/Communications/Training to internal customers.

System Maintenance: Assist in the review, testing and implementation and upgrades or patches. Collaborate with functional and technical staff to coordinate application of upgrade or fix. Document process and results. Complete functional data change requests or mass data EIB uploads.

Operational and Production Support: drive the resolution of complex business technology challenges. Provide support for assigned functional area(s), including researching and resolving system-related problems, unexpected results or process flaws; recommending solutions or alternate methods to meet requirements. Maintain foundational data.

Reports/Queries: Write, maintain, and support a variety of reports or queries using appropriate reporting tools. Assist in development of standard reports for ongoing customer needs. Help maintain data integrity and accuracy in systems by running queries and analyzing data.

What You Will Need:

Bachelor’s Degree: Four (4) years of experience may be substituted in lieu of degree.

Six (6) + years relevant experience in HRIS or relevant technical field.

Two (2) + years of prior experience implementing or maintaining Workday HCM and Absence

Three (3) + years of related experience in project implementations, business analysis, process design and managing customers

Knowledge of HR business process fundamentals

Experience with large-scale organizational change efforts

Experience with mergers and acquisitions

Strong service orientation with a high sense of ownership and accountability

Proven ability to work independently and as part of a team

Strong analytical, troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities

Strong work ethic and motivated to achieve goals and exceed expectations

Exceptional time management skills and an ability to handle multiple assignments and meet deadlines

What Would Be Nice To Have:

Bachelor's Degree in HR or Technical field preferred

A ‘systems’ thinker with a process orientation and strong attention to detail

Ability to work at a fast pace with shifting priorities

An individual with exceptional communication skills – both written and verbal – as well as excellent active listening skills

Self-starter with superior drive and initiative

Ability to adapt to change

Continually looks to share best practices with the team

Positive, client-focused mindset


What We Offer:

Guidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.

Benefits include:

Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance

Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays

Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus

Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Basic Life & Supplemental Life

Health Savings Account, Dental/Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts

Short-Term & Long-Term Disability

Student Loan PayDown

Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities

Skills Development & Certifications

Employee Referral Program

Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach

Emergency Back-Up Childcare Program

Mobility Stipend

About Guidehouse
Guidehouse is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status, religion, creed, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, age, genetic information, or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.


Guidehouse will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law or ordinance including the Fair Chance Ordinance of Los Angeles and San Francisco.


If you have visited our website for information about employment opportunities, or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation, please contact Guidehouse Recruiting at 1-571-633-1711 or via email at RecruitingAccommodation@guidehouse.com. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodation.


Guidehouse does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Guidehouse and Guidehouse will not be obligated to pay a placement fee.

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