HRIS Product Lead - Workday HCM

Job Posting Title: HRIS Product Lead About HR Technology: Gartner’s core asset is its people. Our people develop insights, share advice, and create experiences that help our clients be more successful. The HR Technology team within Gartner derives actionable insights from workforce data to recommend and implement better ways of attracting, developing, and retaining Gartner associates to drive growth, higher sales, more productivity, and better client experiences. We drive impact on Gartner’s Mission Critical Priorities by leveraging state of the art technology, analytics, and processes. What we’re looking for: The HR Systems Product Lead provides operational leadership and excellence in execution. This role sits within the HR Systems organization and requires an individual with a strong customer orientation, understanding of Human Resources business processes and expert technical knowledge of HR Technology platforms specifically Workday HCM, with emphasis on the areas of Core HR, Onboarding and Security modules . This role acts as the Product owner for these technologies. A successful candidate must provide line of sight into HR Systems teamwork, estimate the delivery of issue fixes and product enhancements and support the team to meet these deadlines while providing strong communication to the business. What you will do: Evolve the Core HR, Onboarding and Security technology portfolio and roadmap in partnership with HRIS leadership, our HR business owners, and other stakeholders across the business Maintain relationships with key business partners to ensure visibility and partnerships for issue resolution and enhancements Drive and maintain the Workday Core HR, Onboarding and Security capabilities within our HR Systems team Own and execute on system administration for Workday, including configuration, business processes, security & compliance, notifications, auditing and data quality management Drive and maintain capability-specific, vendor-led releases and system enhancements, including the configuration and development of new features, deploying enhancements, as well as creation and execution of test plans, user acceptance and regression testing Support operational excellence in our existing systems of record, continuously evolving processes, ensuring the priority resolution of issues and application of project management principles for longer term initiatives Manage bug/issue resolution processes: root cause analysis, impact analysis and driving solution design; in addition to implementing, testing and deploying solutions Support Reporting & Analytics team for the definition and testing of report & dashboard needs of the organization including requirements gathering, designing and testing Configure, test and process mass data loads via the Enterprise Interface Builder (EIB) Support Compliance enablement via HRIS systems and processes, including liaising with key contacts to understand changes in regulatory environment Execute quality assurance efforts to ensure the accuracy of data and information Participate in requirements gathering sessions with functional subject matter experts, IT and users Support broader HR Systems team in handling end users inbound request and escalations including the development of knowledge management collateral to support training and education efforts What you will need: Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems or related field preferred 2+ years of experience configuring and managing Workday HCM and other HR systems, including experience with business processes, data structure, domain and BP security, EIBs, reporting & calculated fields, data auditing Experience in other areas of Workday is a plus (position management, talent/performance, compensation, benefits, absence, time tracking). Knowledge of HR business processes Strong Microsoft Excel skills Experience developing reports and calculated fields in Workday Strong service orientation with a high sense of ownership and accountability Proven ability to work independently and as part of a team Strong analytical, troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities Strong work ethic and motivated to achieve goals and exceed expectations Exceptional time management skills and an ability to handle multiple assignments and meet deadlines A ‘systems’ thinker with a process orientation and significant attention to detail Superior interpersonal, written and oral communication skills High level of executive presence Change management experience preferred Don’t meet every single requirement? We encourage you to apply anyway. You might just be the right candidate for this, or other roles. What you will get: Competitive compensation. Limitless growth and learning opportunities. Ongoing mentorship and apprenticeship; Leadership courses, development programs, technical courses, certification opportunities and more! A collaborative and positive culture - join a diverse team of professionals that are as smart and driven as you. A chance to make an impact – your work will contribute directly to our strategy. Hybrid Work Environment - enjoy the flexibility of working from home and the energy of collaborating with peers in our dynamic offices. 20+ PTO days plus holidays and floating holidays in your first year. Extensive medical, dental insurance and vision plan. 401K with corporate match, immediate vesting. Health-and-wellness-related allowance programs. Parental leave. Tuition reimbursement. Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Employee Assistance Program. Gartner Gives Charity Match. And much more! PLEASE NOTE: - Must be located within a commutable distance to Irving, TX or Stamford CT. #LI-Hybrid #LI-TW1 Who are we? At Gartner, Inc. (NYSE:IT), we guide the leaders who shape the world. Our mission relies on expert analysis and bold ideas to deliver actionable, objective business and technology insights, helping enterprise leaders and their teams succeed with their mission-critical priorities. Since our founding in 1979, we’ve grown to 20,000 associates globally who support over 13,000 client enterprises in ~90 countries and territories. We do important, interesting and substantive work that matters. That’s why we hire associates with the intellectual curiosity, energy and drive to want to make a difference. The bar is unapologetically high. So is the impact you can have here. What makes Gartner a great place to work? Our vast, virtually untapped market potential offers limitless opportunities – opportunities that may not even exist right now – for you to grow professionally and flourish personally. How far you go is driven by your passion and performance. We hire remarkable people who collaborate and win as a team. Together, our singular, unifying goal is to deliver results for our clients. Our teams are inclusive and composed of individuals from different geographies, cultures, religions, ethnicities, races, genders, sexual orientations, abilities and generations. We invest in great leaders who bring out the best in you and the company, enabling us to multiply our impact and results. This is why, year after year, we are recognized worldwide as a great place to work. Gartner is the world authority on AI At Gartner, you’ll join a company at the very center of the AI revolution. Gartner has proactive, objective guidance throughout clients’ AI journeys. We set the standard for how organizations leverage artificial intelligence to drive meaningful impact. You’ll have access to unmatched resources, expertise, and technology, and play a key role in helping Gartner and our clients innovate and grow as we leverage AI to transform business and technology landscapes. It’s an exciting time to be at Gartner, with limitless opportunities to make a real impact, grow your skills, and build a lasting, meaningful career in a field that’s reshaping the way we operate. If you’re passionate about AI and want to be part of a team that’s guiding the leaders who shape the world, Gartner