What You Will Do

• Partner with People & Culture leadership to identify technology needs and design innovative Workday solutions that support talent strategies, employee experience initiatives, and workforce planning based on evolving business needs.
• Own/oversee the integrations between Workday and third-party vendors such as Schwab, Kaiser, Cigna, VSP, Voya, WEX, and others based on business needs.
• Ensure data integrity, system security, and compliance with applicable regulations and company policy.
• Act as the primary point of contact for system upgrades, enhancements, and manage vendor relationships.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation of Workday processes and workflows; provide training to internal team members, end-users, and peers on new processes and system functionality.
• Create and update reports from Workday as needed, provide regular reports internally to relevant stakeholders.
• Install, develop, customize, test and upgrade Workday modules such as in Absence, Time Tracking, Benefits, Talent, Total Compensation, HCM.
• Maintain accurate employee records, including personal information, employment history, and performance data. 
• Launch annual events in Workday including year-end review, goal setting and open enrollment, as well as Handbook, policy and compliance rollouts.
• Diagnose HRIS and Operational issues, conduct root cause analysis, and resolve the problem.
• Collaborate with the Payroll team on cross-functional Workday projects and testing.
• Develop best practices and processes for HR operations and create process for ensuring ongoing effectiveness.
• Prepare for and successfully complete SOC 2 and other company audits in collaboration with internal GRC team.
• Ensure HR compliance through distribution of required policies, notices, and brochures to employees, and making sure federal, state, and local workplace notices are accessible to all employees.
• Act as escalation and backup for completion of criminal background checks, E-Verify (as needed) and I-9s for new hires.
• Provide guidance and backup to ensure the offboarding process is carried out efficiently and in accordance with compliance standards.
• Hold quarterly safety meetings to review the Workplace Violence Prevention Plan and ensure compliance with its guidelines and update plan as needed.
• Prioritize and manage multiple projects and tasks in collaboration with various business units.
• Effectively communicate with stakeholders at all levels, including senior leadership, to ensure alignment and successful project execution.
• Manage, mentor, and support the HR Operations team by instilling a cooperative atmosphere, promoting a culture of high performance, accountability, constructive dialogue, collaborative problem-solving.
• Perform other duties as needed for the success of the organization.

What You Will Need

• 7 plus years HR technology leadership experience in a role of similar scope and complexity, specifically leading Workday technology projects
• 7 plus Years of hands-on experience in creating and updating integrations with third party vendor
• 7 plus years of experience in configuring Workday modules such as Talent, Advanced Compensation, Benefits, Time Tracking, Absence and HCM
• Strong understanding of HR processes and HR compliance requirements
• 10+ years of experience in HR technology, with a minimum of 7 years focused on Workday implementation and optimization
• 5 years of people leadership experience with a history of achieving results with others in a dynamic environment
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Information Systems, Business Administration, or a related field
• Strong communication, stakeholder management, and project leadership skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a large, complex organization
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills to address complex challenges
• Exceptional interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with senior leaders and provide stellar direction and guidance to subordinates
• Detail-oriented with a focus on delivering high-quality outcomes
• Agile mindset, capable of navigating a fast-paced and dynamic environment
• Strong work ethic and a personal commitment to high-quality deliverables

What We Offer

• The base salary range for this position is $157K to $175K/year.  Offered salary will be determined by several factors, including but not limited to: applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with geographic market data.  Business Wire reserves the right to modify this salary range at any time.


• Business Wire’s total rewards include:
• Ability to work remotely (This role is hybrid, 1-2 days a week in the office in San Francisco)
• Excellent health benefits that begin on your first day of employment
• $100 monthly fitness allotment, a tuition reimbursement program, and enhanced mental health resources
• 401(k) plan with generous company match, and annual profit sharing contribution (subject to company performance)
• PTO, Floating Holidays, Wellness Day Off, Birthday Day Off, and more!