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The Senior Manager, Workday HCM is responsible for enhancing, configuring, maintaining, and expanding the functionality of Workday and other HR-related systems at Nordic. This role will lead a team to deliver well-designed, integrated, and user-friendly solutions that automate HR processes to support the rapidly scaling business.

Key responsibilities

The Senior Manager, Workday HCM will be responsible for, but not limited to:

• Oversee the day-to-day operations of Workday HCM, driving a solid and scalable architectural foundation. Manage the end-to-end design, configuration, testing, training, and change management activities related to HR platforms.

• Solid understanding of People data and ability to build in customization for global labor laws and reporting needs.

• Strong configuration knowledge of Compensation, Benefits, Talent and Performance, Recruiting. Learning experience a plus.

• Leads and drives the delivery of high-quality maintenance, improvements, and project initiatives by coordinating with functional and technical staff. Leads HCM-related projects and initiatives (such as, new releases, adoption, and implementation of new functionality, and business process changes) in HR, including implementation, review, and testing prior to go-live.

• Manage and enhance the HRIS request intake process and organize/prioritize work to align with organizational priorities and maximize impact. Establish request intake process and workflows across the team.

• Work with teams across HR to ensure that end-to-end processes are delivering desired results championing a culture of continuous process improvement. Identify opportunities for automation and reduction of manual processes and partner on implementation of solutions.

• Serve as a HR technology subject matter expert. Provide advice and counsel to colleagues on the effective use of Workday and other HR systems.

• Regularly engage with HR Operations to understand operational challenges and aid in root cause problem resolution.

• Ensure system compliance with data security and privacy requirements.

• Build strong relationships with key stakeholders that can help smooth execution and identify opportunities for enhancements and innovations.

• Maintain awareness of current trends and new Workday functionality, providing recommendations to HR Leadership and functional departments on how to take advantage of these new functionalities.

• Mentor, guide, and actively share knowledge across all team members to enhance in-house expertise.

• Lead strategic and tactical planning, and build strategic roadmap for HRIS.

Skills and experience

• Bachelor’s degree in human Resources, business, or a related field, or equivalent combination of technical and functional experience.

• A minimum of seven (7) years of experience in the implementation and support of Workday and at least four (4) years of managerial experience.

• Deep understanding of the end-to-end functional HR business processes.

• Strong project management capabilities with demonstrated success managing cross-functional projects.

• Track record of being the go-to person for designing functional and technical system solutions to solve business problems.

• Proven ability to build strong relationships by influencing and collaborating with stakeholders.

• Must demonstrate strong critical thinking and creative problem-solving skills.

• Ability to seamlessly toggle between strategic and tactical efforts.

• Well-versed in data privacy and compliance audit controls.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Advanced experience with the Microsoft Suite, including PowerPoint, Excel, and Word.

• Must demonstrate and embody Nordic’s maxims.

Additional details

• Remote

• Ability to travel up to 10%

• This role supports employees and leaders across the organization, which requires flexibility as occasional meetings may occur outside of normal business hours

Nordic is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital or veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable federal, state, or local laws. We encourage individuals of all backgrounds to apply, including women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans.