Workday Product Leader (remote)

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Job Details
The Workday Product Leader serves as a functional liaison between Human Resources & HR Technology for one or more human resources domains. In partnership with the Vice President of HR Technology, and the corresponding business partners, the Workday Product Leader will define the long-term strategy and roadmap for all assigned domains. He/She will be responsible for the overall roadmap - understanding the landscape of evolving HR technology, evaluating fit for different COEs, and ultimately selecting the right tools and applications. He/She will be the seen as an industry expert and thought partner across HR. This position has oversight & responsibility for driving enhanced performance and functionality of HR technology, ensuring the setup and configuration of all HRIS-related data, complex reporting, as well as the integrity of team member data. In addition, this role supports the business ensuring that the end-to-end process solution meets business, global and strategic requirements. In addition, this key role is responsible for managing, coaching, and developing a team of HRIS specialists and/or engineers.
PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Defines, develops, and executes the Workday technology strategy and tactics for assigned human resources domains.
• Consults with executive business leaders and provides recommendations on HR technology strategies and ensuing tactics.
• Stays up to date on new HR technology and complimentary solutions to support the business.
• Maintains a global mindset when providing solutions with a focus on a positive team member experience.
• Manage, coach, develop, and provide direction to assigned staff (including remote management).
• Collaborates with the COEs to ensure that HR systems support new processes/changes to provide the optimal team member experience.
• Oversee system administration for HR technology, which includes Workday, and other Third-Party Systems including making recommendations on improving system performance and functionality.
• Leads system integrations or system enhancement projects.
• Superior stakeholder management: Interacts frequently with internal and external management which may include HR, Finance, Audit, Benefits, Legal, team members, and vendors to determine strategic needs, defines functional/technical specifications, troubleshoot issues, and implement initiatives
• Develops and manages the audit process for team member information; work directly with the HR, Benefits, Payroll, Accounting/Finance, IT management teams to provide data integrity, consistency, and reliability throughout the organization.
• Manages testing, creates, and reviews specifications, reviews/manages the creation of test scenarios, and oversees testing of the system.
• Manages deployment and testing of system patches/new releases and enhancements.
• Provides system/project updates to stakeholders.
• Responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining team member master data standards and appropriate legal compliance and company policy.
• Guides Tier 2 Specialists to resolve complex technical issues raised by team members and managers
• Maintains appropriate issue/project/enhancement tracking and manages issue resolution process. Supports the development of specific actions and recommendations to mitigate risk and resolve outstanding issues.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Requires deep understanding in fields such as human resources, computer science, information technology or similar vocations generally obtained through completion of a post-graduate (MBA/Master's) Degree program, technical vocational training, or equivalent combination of experience and education. Normally requires a minimum of twelve (12) years of directly related and progressively responsible experience; prior HR Technology experience required.
MINIMUM SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITY REQUIREMENTS:
Preferred Qualifications: MBA or master's degree in directly related field; at least ten (10) or more years directly related experience; at least five (5) years of experience with Workday and other HRIS; at least five (5) years of experience in direct people management.

• Demonstrated experience in designing/developing enterprise and global strategies for technology domains with demonstrated consultative skills and ability to effectively facilitate groups to consensus.
• Ability to present and discuss strategies and technical information in a manner that establishes rapport, persuades others, and establishes understanding for technical and non-technical audiences.
• Deep working knowledge of Workday (Broad HCM, Compensation, Talent Management, Recruiting, etc.)
• Deep understanding of HR business functions/end-to end processes, strategic imperatives, and project management.
• Strong organizational, interpersonal, and collaborative skills with a keen attention to detail.
• Strong leadership skills including the ability to manage remote and global team members while developing, coaching, and increasing team capability, output, and performance.
• Ability to exercise independent judgment and creative problem-solving techniques in a highly complex environment using leading-edge technology
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing in support of our global population; ability to communicate with customers, associates, and management; solid teamwork and interpersonal skills.
• Prior Workday experience required
• Prior experience working in other global HRIS systems preferred

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What Cencora offers
We provide compensation, benefits, and resources that enable a highly inclusive culture and support our team members' ability to live with purpose every day. In addition to traditional offerings like medical, dental, and vision care, we also provide a comprehensive suite of benefits that focus on the physical, emotional, financial, and social aspects of wellness. This encompasses support for working families, which may include backup dependent care, adoption assistance, infertility coverage, family building support, behavioral health solutions, paid parental leave, and paid caregiver leave. To encourage your personal growth, we also offer a variety of training programs, professional development resources, and opportunities to participate in mentorship programs, employee resource groups, volunteer activities, and much more. For details, visit https://www.virtualfairhub.com/cencora
Equal Employment Opportunity
Cencora is committed to providing equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or membership in any other class protected by federal, state or local law.
The company's continued success depends on the full and effective utilization of qualified individuals. Therefore, harassment is prohibited and all matters related to recruiting, training, compensation, benefits, promotions and transfers comply with equal opportunity principles and are non-discriminatory.
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