Role Profile: HR Tech Portfolio Leader - Architect/Technical Hands-On
Role Summary: An HR Technology Portfolio Leader is responsible for managing the support and operations for a group of technologies that enable the HR function. This role is responsible for managing the full application lifecycle of the solutions, from inception through development, deployment, and continuous improvement. They collaborate with cross-functional teams to prioritize and implement enhancements, oversee the solutions' performance, and ensure compliance with security and governance policies.
Key Responsibilities
Product Solution Design and Technical Requirements:
- Provide support to Product Owners throughout the full project lifecycle, from initial implementation to ongoing enhancements/optimizations, addressing and resolving issues related to the Workday HCM system.
- Configure and maintain the Workday HCM solution to meet the organization’s needs.
- Develop a deep understanding of HR business processes and their technical integration with Workday functionalities.
- Ensure appropriate quality of testing of the solution(s) design has been achieved end-to-end in a production-like environment prior to deployment.
- Analyze and interpret data to identify inefficiencies and areas for improvement.
- Design and implement innovative HR technology solutions to enhance business processes.
- Demonstrate adaptability to new releases and updates within the Workday platform, ensuring continuous improvement and alignment with industry standards.
Application Portfolio Management
- Oversee the management and execution of the HR systems portfolio, ensuring alignment with business objectives.
- Guarantee the integrity of HR data within the system, supporting regular audits and validations.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate HR systems and ensure seamless operations.
- Continuously research and stay up-to-date with the latest HR technology trends and advancements.
- Demonstrate independence in managing projects and making informed decisions, with competence in prioritizing tasks to meet deadlines and organizational goals.
IT Governance/Risk Framework
- Establish and maintain a governance structure that aligns IT strategy with business objectives.
- Inform the development and implementation of policies, procedures, controls, and metrics to manage IT risks effectively.
- Implement controls and safeguards to mitigate identified risks and regularly monitor their effectiveness.
- Invest in continuous improvement of the IT governance framework to adapt to the evolving technological landscape and emerging threats.
- Release and Deployment: Ensure that solution design follows the established IT governance framework for deployment with the required documentation.
Core Skills
- In-depth knowledge of Workday HCM and proficiency in configuring systems to solution for organizational needs.
- Experience with data migration and integration projects within HR systems.
- Adept at troubleshooting and resolving issues within the Workday environment.
- Strong analytical abilities to understand and interpret data.
- Excellent communication skills for clear and concise information transfer.
- Effective interpersonal skills to collaborate with team members and stakeholders.
- Ability to translate complex requirements into actionable technical specifications.