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Manager

Job Description

Position Number:

800198

Title:

Workday Human Capital Management (HCM) Manager, MD Connect Workday Consortium

Functional Title:

Manager

Category Status:

33-Exempt Regular

Applicant Search Category:

Staff

University Authorized FTE:

1.0

Unit:

USMO-All University System of Maryland Office Units

Campus/College Information:

The University System of Maryland Office (USMO), led by Chancellor Jay A. Perman, is the staff to the Board of Regents. Staff members advocate on behalf of the 12 USM institutions, facilitate collaboration and efficiencies among the institutions, and provide information about the system to the public. With leadership from the USM Board of Regents and Chancellor Perman, the USMO coordinates academic programs, assists with long-range planning and resource management, facilitates private fund raising, and provides financial stewardship.

Background Checks

Offers of employment are contingent on completion of a background check. Information reported by the background check will not automatically disqualify you from employment.

Position Summary/Purpose of Position:

The Workday HCM Manager serves in a consulting and advisory capacity to the HR departments of the Maryland Connect consortium universities.  The incumbent is responsible for leveraging the Workday HCM products to streamline related processes. This position requires a high level of expertise in Workday HCM and reporting. The incumbent will primarily telework with in-person requirements a few times per month. Office location is in Adelphi.

Responsibilities:

Service Operations and Customer Support:  
  • Provides guidance and leadership to consortium HCM & Payroll teams to maximize the benefits of Workday in solving problems and to enhance HCM operations.  
  • Interfaces with Workday to maintain knowledge of product enhancement and updates and communicates this information with appropriate central and campus team members. 
  • Offers insights and recommendations to streamline reporting processes, improve data accuracy, and enhance the user experience. 
  • Maintains documentation of HCM-related system configurations, processes, and changes.  Supports training efforts for the HCM Modules (Workforce management, Time Tracking, Recruiting, Learning Management, Talent management, Payroll and Benefits). 
  • Supports efforts to resolve Tier 3 & 4 issues (i.e., Service Desk tickets). 
  • Liaises with appropriate central and campus compliance and data privacy leads.

Technology Advancement: 
  • Analyzes existing business processes, conducts gap analyses, and contributes to the design and transformation of workflows. Recommends functionalities that align with the institutions’ goals. ·      Advises on best practices for optimizing the use of Workday features. 
  • Develops systems and structures as templates for institutions to use in the execution of internal and cross-cutting projects. 
  • Leads HCM (Core HCM, Time Tracking, Talent Management and other HR and payroll related products) system upgrades, enhancements, testing validation, and overall performance of the Workday HCM and Payroll modules. 
  • Collaborates across the Workday support teams and business functions to support system functions, ensuring up-to-date documentation of integration-related system functions, processes, and capabilities. 
 
 Strategic Planning & Project Management: 
  • Works with the Executive Director to develop strategy, roadmaps, prioritization, and implementation of future products supporting the consortium. 
  • Supports the Executive Director in facilitating the HCM modules governance groups and provides recommendations to help prioritize projects and requests. 
  • Works with campus stakeholders and the user community to identify and scope process and system improvements, supporting automation and other efficiencies. 
  • Leads and supervises approved projects and activities. 

Minimum Qualifications:

Education:
  • Bachelor’s degree or foreign equivalent degree in Computer Science, Management Information Systems, or applicable related field. 
  • Related experience may be substituted for the education requirement on a year-for-year basis with one year of full-time experience being equivalent to 30 college undergraduate credits. 
 
Experience:
  • Two (2) years of hands-on experience with Workday HCM Core plus two other HCM products.  
  • Experience working in a team environment. 
  • Supervisory experience. 
 
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
  • Thorough knowledge of HCM operations. 
  • Skill in configuring Workday HCM modules. 
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to communicate clearly and concisely across technology and business teams. 
  • Analytical skills to clearly define business challenges and identify and communicate technical and business changes required to address them. 
  • Ability to drive decision making through a consensus-building approach.  

Preferences:

Preferences:
  • Workday Pro Certification – HR HCM, Recruiting, Compensation, time tracking.
  • Workday experience in a higher education environment. 
  • Experience with Adaptive workforce planning, Position management, and Academic staffing.
  • Working knowledge of Human Resources operations.


Additional Information:

HOW TO APPLY:

Resumes will be reviewed until the position is filled. Applicants must combine a cover letter and resume into one PDF or Microsoft word document to the following email address: hr-whcmmgr@usmd.edu.

Job Risks

Not Applicable to This Position

Posting Date:

03/22/2024

Open Until Filled

Yes

Best Consideration Date

04/10/2024

Diversity Statement:

The University System of Maryland is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin or ancestry, marital status, veteran status, physical or mental disability unrelated to an individual’s ability to perform the job, in accordance with applicable law.  As required by the 1986 Immigration Act, applicants should be prepared to present acceptable documentation showing their identities, their U.S. citizenship or alien status, and their authorization to work in the United States.

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