Director Workday Enterprise Solutions - HCM - 531082

Job no: 531082
Work type: Regular Full-time (Benefits eligible)
Location: Tuscaloosa
Categories: Information Systems/Technology Support, Human Resources

Pay Grade/Pay Range:  Minimum: $102,800 - Midpoint: $143,900 (Salaried E15)


Department/Organization: 500005 - Enterprise Continuous Innovation


Normal Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm


Note to Applicants: Position is eligible for remote work subject to University policy.


Job Summary: The Director of Workday Enterprise Solutions develops and maintains Workday product functionality. Aligns system capabilities with institutional and strategic priorities. Facilitates backlog prioritization and continuous improvement efforts through established governance processes. Monitors and reports outcomes and benefits associated with approved enhancements. Partners with departmental leadership and team members to drive adoption of new Workday functionalities. Monitors service performance and user satisfaction. Leads the administration and support of Workday post‑production operations, ensuring system stability and service effectiveness. Supports long-term evolution of enterprise applications.


Required Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree and six (6) years of experience; OR master's degree and four (4) years of experience.


Skills and Knowledge: Knowledge of HR functions, such as payroll, benefits, talent, and workforce planning. Strong communication, analytical, and stakeholder management skills.


Preferred Qualifications: Master’s degree in information systems, business administration, human resources, or a related field. Experience in higher education. Eight (8) years of experience with enterprise systems, HCM operations, or a related field. Three (3) years of supervisory experience. Two (2) or more years of experience supporting or administering Workday HCM. Experience with product management practices. Experience with Agile, Lean, or continuous improvement methodologies. Experience with enterprise integrations and change management. Experience with ERP systems (e.g., Workday, Oracle, SAP).


Background Investigation Statement: Prior to hiring, the final candidate(s) must successfully pass a pre-employment background investigation and information obtained from social media and other internet sources. A prior conviction reported as a result of the background investigation DOES NOT automatically disqualify a candidate from consideration for this position. A candidate with a prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags will receive an individualized review of the prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags before a hiring decision is made.


Equal Employment Opportunity: The University of Alabama is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment or volunteer status without regard to any legally protected basis and will not be discriminated against because of their protected status. Applicants and employees of this institution are protected under Federal law from discrimination on several bases. More information is available in the EEOC’s Know Your Rights: Workplace discrimination is illegal poster.

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