Workday HCM Lead

Workday HCM Lead

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• Job Title
  :
  Workday HCM Lead
• Reporting To
  :
  Director, Glbl HR Technology
• Work Schedule
  :
  Fully Remote or Hybrid if Local – Buffalo, NY

As the Workday Human Capital Management (HCM) Lead, you will serve as the primary functional expert for Moog’s global HCM system within Workday. You will be responsible for designing, configuring, and maintaining core HR processes such as hiring, job changes, terminations, position management, and organizational updates. You will ensure that Workday functionality aligns with business requirements and compliance standards while driving system enhancements and supporting global HR operations.

• Lead the configuration of Workday Core HCM modules to meet evolving business needs, including position management and organizational changes.
• Partner with HR Centers of Excellence, Payroll, and other stakeholders to implement system upgrades, enhancements, and new features.
• Conduct rigorous testing of system changes to ensure accuracy, compliance, and adherence to Moog audit standards. Maintain detailed documentation and perform regular compliance reviews.
• Evaluate Workday release updates, communicate enhancements and bug fixes to CoEs, and develop deployment plans.
• Deliver training sessions for managers and employees, create job aids, and provide ongoing support for Workday functionality and best practices.
• Collaborate with reporting teams to build and analyze Workday reports, ensuring timely and accurate delivery of functional data and actionable insights.
• Assist in managing the Workday Help queue, ensuring tickets are prioritized and resolved promptly.
• Uphold confidentiality and data security standards for all HR-related information.

• A bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.
• Advanced proficiency in Workday HCM configuration; at least five (5) years’ experience.
• Strong knowledge of HR processes, compliance requirements, and employee support best practices.
• Excellent communication, problem‑solving, influencing, and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment.
• Strong organizational and time‑management abilities to prioritize multiple tasks effectively and consistently meet critical HR deadlines.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact effectively with employees at all levels of the organization.
• High level of integrity and ability to handle sensitive and confidential information.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.

• Workday HCM Certification.
• Proven experience supporting HR operations in a global organization.
• Skills in developing job aids and contributing to change management initiatives.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities with a focus on data‑driven decision‑making.
• Background in HR Shared Services or experience with tiered support models (Tier 1 and Tier
  2).
• Familiarity with case management platforms such as Workday Help, Service Now, or equivalent tools.
• Understanding of global HR processes and compliance requirements.

• Financial rewards: competitive compensation, annual profit sharing, matching 401(k), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts.
• Work/life balance: flexible paid time off, holidays and parental leave program.
• Health & welfare: comprehensive insurance coverage including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, Employee Assistance Plan (EAP) and other supplemental benefit coverages.
• Professional skills development: tuition assistance, mentorship and coaching opportunities, leadership development and other personal growth programs.
• Diversity and inclusion: employee resource groups, cultural events and celebrations.

Buffalo, NY $–$ annually.

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