Director of Workday Solutions

ComResource is looking for a Director of Workday Solutions.

Responsibilities:

• Serve as the primary technology owner for the organization’s Workday platform across Human Capital Management (HCM), Financial Management, and Adaptive Planning
• Set strategic direction, product roadmap, and bi-annual release planning across modules
• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of Workday HRIS and Finance professionals
• Oversee hiring, training, coaching, performance management, and career development for direct reports
• Direct the configuration, optimization, and ongoing support of Workday HCM (Core, Compensation, Benefits, Recruiting, Talent, Time Tracking) and Financial Management/Adaptive Planning modules to align with evolving business requirements
• Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders across Finance, HR, IT, and business units to gather requirements, prioritize enhancements, and translate business priorities into scalable technical solutions
• Own Workday and Adaptive Planning business process configuration, workflow rules, and tenant configuration
• Ensure alignment with data privacy, HIPAA, and organizational compliance standards
• Manage Workday release cycles and change management, including testing, stakeholder sign-off, and communication plans for new functionality and upgrades
• Maintain data mapping, integration oversight, and reporting/data visualization strategy between Workday and other internal and external systems
• Act as the primary liaison with Workday and third-party partners/consultants
• Drive vendor relationship management, contract discussions, and evaluation of new functionality against the platform roadmap
• Lead support for Finance’s Adaptive budgeting cycles, including sheet builds, dashboards, and reporting to meet critical budget deadlines
• Establish and maintain governance frameworks, documentation, and standard operating procedures
• Provide regular reporting to IT leadership on platform health, project status, risks, and roadmap progress
• Resolve Workday system issues, engaging external consultants as needed
• Investigate root causes and implement appropriate solutions in partnership with end-users

Essentials:

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Human Resources, Finance, Computer Science, or related field, or equivalent experience
• Minimum of 8–10 years of progressive experience configuring and/or administering Workday, spanning HCM and/or Financial Management modules
• Minimum of 3–5 years of experience in a leadership role managing technical teams in a customer-focused, fast-paced environment
• Experience partnering with Finance and HR business stakeholders to translate priorities into system configuration and process improvements
• Strong understanding and knowledge of Workday HCM, Financial Management, and Adaptive Planning business processes
• Ability to translate technical concepts into clear, actionable guidance for non-technical stakeholders
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Highly developed detail orientation, problem-solving, and analytical skills
• Strong decision-making and reasoning skills
• Vendor management skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Ability to thrive in fast-paced environments and manage multiple concurrent projects and priorities simultaneously
• Able to work well independently and under pressure
• Able to successfully lead others in an environment of complexity
• Ability to handle highly sensitive data with confidentiality and integrity
• Strong motivational skills and high emotional intelligence
• Ability to organize and prioritize work individually and within a team environment
• Fluency in English (verbal and written)

Desired:

• Master’s degree in Information Systems, Human Resources, Finance, Computer Science, or related field
• Hands-on experience with Workday Adaptive Planning
• Workday Pro HCM Core Certification
• Workday Pro Record to Report and/or Procure to Pay Certification – Financial Management
• Workday Pro Adaptive Planning Certification
• Workday Pro Compensation, Benefits, and/or Recruiting Certification
• Workday Pro HCM Reporting or Financial Reporting Certification
• Workday Pro Cross-Application Platform Administrator Certification