WORLDPAC · 1 hour ago
HR Systems Manager
Oakbrook Terrace, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$95K/yr - $120K/yr
7+ years expWORLDPAC is seeking an HR Systems Manager who will serve as a hands-on authority for Workday Payroll, Time Tracking, and Absence modules. The role involves leading the HR Systems team, managing system configurations, and optimizing HR technology to align with organizational goals.
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Responsibilities
Serve as the principal owner, subject matter expert, and primary hands-on configurator for Workday Payroll, Time Tracking, and Absence modules, including retro processing, accruals, eligibility rules, and complex business processes
Act as the primary point of contact for all Workday Payroll, Time, and Attendance configuration, troubleshooting, and escalations
Lead and develop the HR Systems team, including direct supervision of the Senior HR Systems Analyst, modeling best practices as a 'player-coach.'
Develop and execute a multi-year HR systems roadmap aligned with organizational goals and HR strategy
Oversee system governance, security, and compliance, ensuring appropriate access controls and audit processes
Personally configure and optimize Workday Payroll, Time Tracking, Absence, and related modules to support business requirements
Lead and participate in new module implementations, integrations (e.g., iCIMS, payroll, benefits providers, background check providers, talent assessment tools), and system upgrades
Manage vendor relationships and coordinate with external consultants for major projects
Oversee the design and deployment of Workday reports, dashboards, and analytics for HR and business leaders
Evaluate, select, and implement new HR technologies (including AI tools) as core components of the HR systems platform
Partner with HR, IT, Finance and other business leaders to identify opportunities for process automation, data quality improvement, and system enhancements
Lead cross-functional teams in requirements gathering, solution design, testing, and change management for HR technology initiatives
Ensure delivery of end-user training, documentation, and support for HR systems
Demonstrate success in communicating technical requirements and solutions clearly to non-technical stakeholders, and coach team members to do the same
Oversee regular audits to ensure data accuracy, privacy, and compliance with company policies and legal regulations
Stay current on Workday releases, industry trends, and best practices; recommend adoption of new features and technologies
Serve as the escalation point and hands-on resolver for complex system issues, collaborating with internal stakeholders and external vendors as needed
Ensure timely resolution of HR systems-related tickets and requests
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field required
7+ years of progressive experience in HR systems management, with at least 5 years of hands-on Workday HCM experience, including expert-level configuration of Payroll, Absence, and Time Tracking modules (e.g., retro processing, accruals, eligibility rules)
Demonstrated experience leading HRIS teams and managing direct reports in a “player-coach” capacity
Proven track record of leading large-scale HR system implementations, upgrades, and process improvement initiatives
Demonstrated success in communicating technical requirements and solutions to non-technical stakeholders, and coaching others to do the same
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills
Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management abilities
Commitment to data integrity, confidentiality, and continuous improvement
Preferred
Master's degree preferred
Experience with Workday Recruiting, iCIMS, and other HR technologies strongly preferred
Company
WORLDPAC
Worldpac is a distributor of automotive parts and accessories firm that offers services for repair shops and automotive businesses. It is a sub-organization of Advance Auto Parts.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2024-08-22Acquired
Leadership Team
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