Human Capital Systems; HCS​/Workday Technical Lead

Overview

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Regular or Temporary:
Regular

Language Fluency:
English (Required)

Work Shift:

1st shift (United States of America)

Please review the following job description:

Are you ready to lead transformative HR technology initiatives? We’re looking for a Human Capital Systems (HCS)/Workday Technical Lead who will provide strategic technical leadership, innovative solution design, and delivery oversight for our enterprise platforms, with a primary focus on Workday. This isn  a consulting role—it  an opportunity to become a key member of a dynamic, fast-paced team committed to long-term success.

You  collaborate closely with HR, Cybersecurity, IAM, Payroll, Finance, Talent, and Technology engineering teams to design secure, scalable solutions that enhance the teammate experience, ensure compliance, and drive organizational growth. As the primary technical authority, you  lead complex Workday enhancements, integrations, data reporting, and cross-functional initiatives that make a real impact.

Location:

This is a full-time, onsite position (5 days per week) based in Atlanta, GA;
Charlotte, NC;
Raleigh, NC;
Richmond, VA;
Dallas, TX; or Greensboro, NC.

Following is a summary of the essential functions for this job. Other duties may be performed, both major and minor, which are not mentioned below. Specific activities may change from time to time.

• Provide end-to-end technical leadership across Workday HCM, Compensation, Recruiting, Payroll, Talent, Absence, Time, and Security domains.
• Lead design and architecture of Workday configurations, integrations, and data solutions.
• Translate business requirements into scalable technical solutions aligned with enterprise architecture standards.
• Ensure technical designs incorporate cyber security compliance, data privacy, IAM controls, and SOX/audit requirements.
• Oversee and guide technical solutioning, testing, validation, and deployment of technology releases, enhancements, and initiatives.
• Ensure on-time, high-quality delivery through strong planning, prioritization, and risk management practices.
• Lead complex troubleshooting and root-cause analysis for production issues, coordinating cross-functional resolution efforts.
• Guide engineers, analysts, and vendor resources through technical work activities.
• Evaluate and recommend applications, tools, and innovation to improve efficiency and user experience.
• Partner with HR leadership to identify technology needs and future state capabilities.
• Support compliance, audit and regulatory requirements.
• Stay current on HR technology trends, tools and best practices.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure successful delivery of Workday initiatives.
• Provide mentorship and knowledge sharing across the HR tech team.
• Provide regular updates to leadership and escalate issues as needed.

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• 8-10+ years of experience in HR Technology, with advanced hands-on configuration and integration skills.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in Workday or demonstrated Technical Lead experience in a large Enterprise environment.
• Seasoned technologist to provide leadership and oversight for a team of developers supporting complex, large Enterprise applications.
• Experience with Workday and HR Technology initiatives preferred.
• This role requires extensive hands-on development experience across Workday modules,…