HR Systems Manager

Worldpac•Oak Brook, IL

7d•$95,000 - $120,000

About The Position

The HR Systems Manager is a hands-on Workday authority responsible for the configuration, management, and optimization of WORLDPAC’s HR technology ecosystem, with a primary focus on Workday Payroll, Time Tracking, and Absence modules. This role serves as the organization’s principal expert and point of contact for all Workday Payroll and Time/Attendance matters, while also leading and developing the HR Systems team (including the Senior HR Systems Analyst). The ideal candidate will possess deep, hands-on technical expertise in Workday Payroll, Absence, and Time Tracking, experience with iCIMS (or other ATS integrations), and a proven ability to deliver system implementations, upgrades, and integrations.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field required; Master’s degree preferred.
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.
Ability to work at a computer workstation for extended periods.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree preferred.
Experience with Workday Recruiting, iCIMS, and other HR technologies strongly preferred.

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.