HRIS Lead: Workday

Description About Alvarez & Marsal Alvarez & Marsal (A&M) is a global consulting firm with over 10,000 entrepreneurial, action and results-oriented professionals in over 40 countries. We take a hands-on approach to solving our clients' problems and assisting them in reaching their potential. Our culture celebrates independent thinkers and doers who positively impact our clients and shape our industry. The collaborative environment and engaging work—guided by A&M's core values of Integrity, Quality, Objectivity, Fun, Personal Reward, and Inclusive Diversity—are why our people love working at A&M. The Team This role will lead a team of analysts that is responsible for maintaining and optimizing Workday for our firm. As an established Workday customer, we are continually adding new modules, enhancing existing functionality, and helping our users get the most out of Workday. The current modules in use at A&M are HCM, Recruiting, Talent and Performance, Payroll, Benefits, Time Tracking, and Absence. The ability to mentor, train, and positively motivate a team is extremely important for the long-term success of this position. The ideal candidate is both hands‑on in the tenant and a strategic leader. How you will contribute Lead the day-to-day activities of the HRIS team while developing, coaching, and providing feedback to the team. Manages changes end-to-end, including requirements gathering, design, build, test, and deployment. Understands the importance of change management to facilitate the transition to new technology and processes. Manages production support cases including triage, assignments to the team and caseload monitoring. Manages timely resolution combined with exceptional customer service. Recommends root cause solutions for repeat cases. Partners with teams such as HR, Recruiting, Benefits, Payroll, Finance, IT, and others to provide support for requests such as enhancements, defects, and new functionality. Frequently provides status updates on ‘in progress’ work items or projects assigned. Maintains technical and industry trend knowledge by participating in Workday Community and other forums, including on-line discussions, brainstorms, voting, training, webinars, etc. Consult on the proper use of solution functionality including previously enabled reports and configuration. Manage Workday bi-annual releases, coordinating testing with SMEs and business stakeholders, assessing the impact of new features and communicating new functionality. Qualifications Experience leading diverse and dynamic teams. Minimum five years of HR technical experience with progressive responsibility including participating in HRIS module implementations required. Minimum 3-years experience in Workday. Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, HRIS, Business Administration, IT/IS, MIS, or related field preferred. Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills are essential. Proven record of setting delivery commitments and meeting expectations. Ability to manage multiple, high priority tasks and adjust to shifting priorities, while meeting deadlines. Must be self-motivated and able to work independently as well as on a team. Demonstrated ability to quickly adapt to learn new systems and processes. Ability to work within a team environment with global team members and time-zones. Ability to learn technology quickly through instruction and self-training. Customer service oriented with a demonstrated desire to exceed expectations and deliver an excellent experience. Highly proficient in Microsoft Excel. Your journey at A&M We recognize that our people are the driving force behind our success, which is why we prioritize an employee experience that fosters each person’s unique professional and personal development. Our robust performance development process promotes continuous learning, rewards your contributions, and fosters a culture of meritocracy. With top‑notch training and on‑the‑job learning opportunities, you can acquire new skills and advance your career. We prioritize your well‑being, providing benefits and resources to support you on your personal journey. Our people consistently highlight the growth opportunities, our unique, entrepreneurial culture, and the fun we have together as their favorite aspects of working at A&M. The possibilities are endless for high‑performing and passionate professionals. Regular employees working 30 or more hours per week are also entitled to participate in Alvarez & Marsal Holdings’ fringe benefits consisting of healthcare plans, flexible spending and savings accounts, life, AD&D, and disability coverages at rates determined periodically as well as a 401(k) retirement savings plan. Provided the eligibility requirements are met, employees will also receive an annual discretionary contribution to their 401(k) retirement savings plan from Alvarez & Marsal. Additionally, employees are eligible for paid time off including vacation, personal days, seventy‑two (72) hours of sick time (prorated for part time employees), ten federal holidays, one floating holiday, and parental leave. The amount of vacation and personal days available varies based on tenure and role type. Click here for more information regarding A&M’s benefits programs. The salary range is $160,000 - $170,000 annually, dependent on several variables including but not limited to education, experience, skills, and geography. In addition, A&M offers a discretionary bonus program which is based on a number of factors, including individual and firm performance. Please ask your recruiter for details. Must be authorized to work in the US without the need for employment-based sponsorship now or in the future. A&M will not sponsor applicants for US work visa status for this role. #J-18808-Ljbffr Alvarez & Marsal Deutschland GmbH