Workday HCM Specialist presso Altair

Transforming the Future with Convergence of Simulation and Data

Workday HCM Specialist

Job Summary:

Our client in Troy, MI is looking for a Workday HCM Specialist. This is a Contract position.

Looking for a Workday HCM Specialist to join our growing Human Resources team. In this highly dynamic and visible role, you will be responsible for leading the design and configuration, defining the access control, coordinating integrations, and managing the implementation of Workday HCM system. You will act as a key partner to HR process owners and colleagues in the development of modern and innovative HCM solutions. You will be responsible for the HCM strategy as the company grows and evolves. The role offers a balance of strategic opportunity to help drive our HR technology initiatives throughout our organization aligned to the business plan, and significant operational responsibility and execution. You will also lead the reporting, dashboard adoption, and use of AI tools within the Workday HCM for the organization.

What you get to do:

·       Partner with HR process owners, IT, and functional experts to lead and execute the implementation of Workday HCM system for the company, ensuring that the system meets the business needs and the requirements of the organization.

·       Provide subject matter expertise and functional leadership on HCM system.

·       Gather process and technical requirements, facilitate business process discussions, map them to the product functionality, and lead the solution design, architecture, and documentation.

·       Perform fit gap analysis, configuration, testing, implementation, end user support, post-implementation, and release cycle management activities.

·       Partner with stakeholders and vendors to develop, troubleshoot, and deploy technical system integrations of varying complexity.

·       Ensure data integrity and accuracy and provide support to end-users in resolving production support issues related to the HCM system.

·       Analyze and optimize HCM HR processes and system workflows to improve efficiency and effectiveness.

·       Create and maintain system documentation, including user guides, training materials, and system configuration documentation.

·       Train team members and clients on HCM functionality, concepts, and processes.

·       Develop reporting strategy using various tools available, including dashboards.

·       Review and test HCM release enhancements, identifying where the organization can benefit and embrace new functionality.

·       Perform change control in collaboration with IT to monitor scope and requirements.

What you bring to the team:

·       Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Human Resources, Business, Information Technology, or a related field is required.

·       8+ years of experience working within Workday HCM platform. May consider alternative SaaS HCM platforms, but Workday is highly preferred.

·       5+ years of experience deploying Workday HCM reporting capabilities.

·       Hands on experience with Workday HCM platforms configuration.

·       Experience with at least 2 full life cycle implementations and launches of a new HCM platform, including configuration, design / specification, development, test, integrations, training, and support.

·       Experience managing projects, leading teams, and driving deliverables to ensure project timelines are met, including monitoring project issues and sound judgement for escalation.

·       Strong leadership, communication, and project management skills, with experience leading cross-functional teams and managing stakeholders, including technical staff, senior management, and third parties.

·       Highly adaptable and proactive, excelling in fast-paced start-up environments.

·       Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Preferred Attributes:

·       Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is preferred.

·       Formal business process improvement methodology certification is preferred (e.g., Kaizen, Lean, Six Sigma, etc.).

How You Will Be Successful:

• Envision the Future
• Communicate Honestly and Broadly
• Seek Technology and Business “First”
• Embrace Diversity and Take Risks

What We Offer:

• Competitive Salary
• Comprehensive Benefit Package
• 401(k) with matching contributions
• Paid Time Off
• Employee Discounts
• Free training on all Altair products

Why Work with Us:

Altair is a global technology company providing software and cloud solutions in the area of data analytics, product development, and high-performance computing (HPC). Altair enables organizations in nearly every industry to compete more effectively in a connected world, while creating a more sustainable future. With more than 3,000 engineers, scientists, and creative thinkers in 25 countries, we help solve our customer’s toughest challenges and deliver unparalleled service, helping the innovators innovate, drive better decisions, and turn today’s problems into tomorrow’s opportunities.

Our vision is to transform customer decision making with data analytics, simulation, and high-performance computing.

For more than 30 years, we have been helping our customers integrate electronics and controls with mechanical design to expand product value, develop AI, simulation and data-driven digital twins to drive better decisions, and deliver advanced HPC and cloud solutions to support unlimited idea exploration. To learn more, please visit altair.com

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