HRIS Manager - Workday

Company: Wounded Warrior Project
Location: Washington
Posted on: January 26, 2023

Job Description:

Great benefits. Competitive pay. We know these are some of the things people look for in a job.But if you're the kind of person who also cares about making an impact and serving our nation's wounded warriors and their families, then you're exactly the kind of person we're looking for. When you join Wounded Warrior Project, you're committing to making a difference. We make a commitment to you too - helping you to find that spark, ignite your passion to serve, and embark on a career with meaning and purpose.At Wounded Warrior Project we recognize our mission cannot be accomplished without our talented teammates, which is why we're proud to offer benefits such as:

• A flexible hybrid work schedule (3 days in office, 2 days' work from home)
• Full medical, dental and vision coverage for both teammates AND family members
• Competitive pay and performance incentives
• A fun, mission focused and collaborative team environmentA mission that matters is just the beginning, so if you're ready to get started, we're ready for you.The Wounded Warrior Project (WWP) HRIS Manager oversees the day-to-day operations of the Workday Human Resources Information System (HRIS) and ensures the systems and processes meet the needs of the WWP organization. The HRIS Manager leads a team of HRIS Specialists and serves as the subject matter expert for HRIS operations, administration, and integrations, ensuring system data integrity, efficient processes, accurate and useful reports and dashboards, and full deployment and maintenance of Workday HRIS.
  DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Manage the day-to-day operations of WWP's Workday human resources information system.
  • Manage a team of HRIS Specialists and serve as a mentor to the team to develop their HRIS skills and abilities. Manage team performance.
  • Maintain internal database files and tables, and develop custom reports to meet the requirements of management and staff.
  • Collaborate across the Human Resources department and with leadership to evaluate current processes and system functionality and implement improvements and efficiencies. Recommend solutions or alternate methods to meet requirements.
  • Manage external systems integrations with Workday to ensure data is securely and accurately transmitted.
  • Audit current processes to ensure the integrity of the data, processes, and system.
  • Evaluate current processes and system functionality, serve as a subject matter expert to ensure prompt implementation of improvements and efficiencies.
  • Oversee scheduled activities.
  • Ensure HRIS issues are resolved promptly and address unexpected results or process flaws.
  • Ensure dashboards and reports meet the needs of the organization. Provide direction to the team and write, maintain, and support a variety of reports or queries utilizing appropriate reporting tools.
  • Review, test, and implement Workday releases, system upgrades, and patches, and coordinate with functional and technical staff for the application of upgrades and fixes.
  • Serve as liaison with accounting and payroll and business applications teams to coordinate Workday process improvements.
  • Recommend process improvements, innovative solutions, and changes to improve HRIS service to the organization.
  • Ensure appropriate HR platforms and system standard operating procedures are maintained.
  • Provide necessary training to meet end users' needs.
  • Collaborate with human resource process owners to understand the business case for development requests, process improvements, interfaces (internal and external), and enhancements and with appropriate IT resources to implement approved requirements.
  • Other related duties as assigned.KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES
    • Demonstrated working understanding of human resources information systems with strong expertise in Workday.
    • Proficiency with HRIS database design, structure, functions, and processes.
    • Demonstrated ability to promote a supportive working environment where teammates are encouraged to proactively address issues and solve problems.
    • Strong relationship management skills with a demonstrated ability to establish effective working relationships and accomplish objectives.
    • Demonstrated ability to work pro-actively in a dynamic, fast paced environment.
    • Strong change management expertise.
    • Strong organizational and time management skills. Ability to quickly adapt to changing priorities and ensure deadlines are met. Detail oriented with strong follow-through skills. Demonstrated ability to plan, organize, coordinate, and direct multiple activities with varied deadlines and deliver on time.
    • Effective decision making and problem-solving skills with the ability to make sound judgments and take the initiative to establish priorities and meet deadlines.
    • Effective written and verbal communication skills. Demonstrated ability to work in a collaborative, team environment with ability to communicate in a tactful, mature, and flexible manner.
    • Demonstrated critical thinking skills with the ability to analyze complex systems issues and recommend creative, practical, and high-impact solutions. Proactive problem solver.
    • Ability to write Standard Operating Procedures and job aids and write technical data in a manner easy to understand by non-technical teammates.
    • Demonstrated strong proficiency with Microsoft Office, e.g., Visio, Excel.
    • Demonstrated success leading, coaching, and mentoring teams. Proven management skills that foster an open dialog with staff. Team-oriented and a desire to engage with others on day-to-day activities.
    • High energy level. Self-starter. Demonstrated initiative. Strong work ethic coupled with enthusiastic approach to work.
    • Unequivocal commitment to the highest standards of personal and business ethics and conduct.
    • Mission-driven, guided by core values, and a pleasure to work with.EXPERIENCERequirements:
      • Five years of experience working with complex HRIS systems.
      • Three years of experience with Workday HRIS management.Preferences:
        • Seven years of experience working as a Workday HRIS analyst or consultant.
        • Five years of experience implementing or integrating Workday HRIS.
        • Three years of staff management experience.EDUCATIONRequirements:
          • Bachelor's degree in business administration, business analytics, computer science, or related field. Equivalent combination of education, experience, training, and certification may be considered in lieu of degree.WORK ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL DEMANDS
            • General office environment, temperature controlled.
            • Up to 5% travel.
            • Sitting for extended periods.
              *ca-kwWounded Warrior Project is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all persons without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, citizenship, age, veteran or military status, disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.Please note:
              Wounded Warrior Project is not seeking assistance or accepting unsolicited resumes from search firms without a written search agreement in place. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at Wounded Warrior Project via email, the Internet or directly to hiring managers at Wounded Warrior Project in any form without a valid written search agreement in place will be deemed the sole property of Wounded Warrior Project, and no fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Wounded Warrior Project as a result of the referral or through other means."

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