Workday HCM Director

Job Summary

The Workday HCM Director is responsible for leading HRIS strategy, configuration, and execution across a large enterprise operating under a single Workday tenant. This role ensures data integrity, system optimization, security, and the effective delivery of HR technology solutions aligned with organizational goals.

What Youll Do

• Lead all aspects of Workday HCM configuration, implementation, and ongoing system operations across multiple divisions

• Partner with cross-functional teams to identify business needs and align HCM functionality with strategic priorities

• Reduce reliance on third-party vendors by strengthening internal HRIS service delivery capabilities

• Direct governance activities and manage system security for Workday and UKG Dimensions environments

• Manage vendor resources to meet timelines, quality standards, and system requirements

• Lead key annual HR events including open enrollment, compensation cycles, and platform updates

• Scope, plan, and manage large-scale HR technology projects, including budgets, timelines, task flow, and deliverables

• Maintain system security, data integrity, and compliance with internal policies and applicable regulations

• Expand and optimize Workday HCM tools to improve efficiency and align with evolving organizational needs

• Communicate system enhancements, risks, and project updates to executive leadership and stakeholders

What You Need to Bring

• Bachelors degree in Information Technology, MIS, Computer Science, or a related field

• 8+ years of IT and service delivery experience, including 5+ years of Workday HCM configuration, integration, and maintenance

• Proficiency with Workday tools including EIBs, XSLT, XML, XPATH, Web Services, Cloud Connect, Studio, Report Writer, and Calculated Fields

• Experience with development technologies such as .NET or Java

• Strong project management skills with experience managing complex initiatives within defined timelines and budgets

• Demonstrated ability to standardize, optimize, and simplify business processes and technical solutions

• Excellent attention to detail and strong problem-solving capabilities

• Ability to collaborate effectively across divisions, departments, and system user groups

• Prior experience as a Solutions Architect is a plus