The People Systems Director will lead the strategy, optimization, and ongoing management of the Workday Human Resources Information System (HRIS). This role is responsible for ensuring that the Workday platform supports HR processes, complies with regulatory requirements, and drives efficiency and accuracy in workforce data management. The director will collaborate with HR COE teams, IT, and business leaders to optimize system functionality and enhance user experience.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the strategy and roadmap for the Workday HRIS platform, ensuring alignment with overall HR and business objectives.
- Manage Workday system optimization, upgrades, configurations, and integrations with other enterprise applications.
- Oversee HR data governance, security, and system compliance with relevant regional and regulations.
- Partner closely with HR business partners, IT teams, and external vendors to deliver seamless HRIS support and innovations.
- Develop and enforce best practices, policies, and procedures related to HRIS operations and data integrity.
- Direct a team of HRIS analysts and Workday product owners, providing mentorship and ensuring high performance.
- Analyze complex HR processes and data requirements to configure Workday modules effectively, including core HR, talent management, compensation, benefits, absence, payroll, time and attendance, learning, and listening.
- Drive user training, adoption, and support initiatives across diverse global regions.
- Monitor system performance, identify improvement opportunities, and lead continuous improvement efforts.
- Manage budgets and vendor relationships related to Workday HRIS services.
Required Qualifications:
- Extensive experience leading Workday HRIS implementations and global operations, preferably as a director.
- In-depth knowledge of Workday HCM modules and experience with global HR systems integrations.
- Strong understanding of international HR processes, compliance requirements, and data privacy laws.
- Proven leadership skills with experience managing multicultural teams and multiple stakeholders.
- Excellent project management capabilities with a track record of delivering large-scale technology initiatives on time and within budget.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate business needs into technical solutions.
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills for effective collaboration across global teams.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Workday certification(s) and/or relevant HRIS certifications.
- Experience working in a multinational corporation with complex organizational structures.
- Familiarity with related areas such as payroll systems, benefits administration, and talent management software.
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GPC conducts its business without regard to sex, race, creed, color, religion, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, age, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, military status, status as a veteran, or any other protected characteristic. GPC's policy is to recruit, hire, train, promote, assign, transfer and terminate employees based on their own ability, achievement, experience and conduct and other legitimate business reasons.
Skills Required
- Extensive experience leading Workday HRIS implementations and global operations
- In-depth knowledge of Workday HCM modules
- Experience with global HR systems integrations
- Strong understanding of international HR processes, compliance requirements, and data privacy laws
- Proven leadership experience managing multicultural teams and multiple stakeholders
- Excellent project management capabilities delivering large-scale technology initiatives on time and within budget
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to translate business needs into technical solutions
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills
- Workday certification or relevant HRIS certification
- Experience working in a multinational corporation with complex organizational structures
- Familiarity with payroll systems, benefits administration, and talent management software
Genuine Parts Company Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Genuine Parts Company and has not been reviewed or approved by Genuine Parts Company.
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Retirement Support — Retirement programs include a 401(k) with company match and an Employee Stock Purchase Plan, with profit sharing and pension plans also mentioned. These elements indicate strong long-term financial support alongside ownership opportunities.
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Healthcare Strength — Benefits encompass medical, dental, and vision coverage with HSA and FSA options plus income-protection coverages like life, AD&D, and disability. This breadth suggests a robust core health and protection offering.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid maternity and paternity leave are provided in addition to short‑term disability, and an Employee Assistance Program supports families with counseling and life tools. These programs reinforce family support alongside standard PTO.
Genuine Parts Company Insights
What We Do
Genuine Parts Company (GPC), founded in 1928, is a global service organization engaged in the distribution of automotive and industrial replacement parts. We serve hundreds of thousands of customers from a network of more than 10,000 locations in 14 countries and have approximately 50,000 employees.
