Manager, HR Platforms & Solutions

About the Opportunity

The Manager HR Platforms & Solutions analyzes designs and maintains information systems in support of human resources. Participates in the evaluation selection design development implementation testing documentation maintenance and upgrading of human resources software applications for the organization. Leads core Human Resources Information System (HRIS) functions including configuration of business processes module expansion security management data loads and reporting within Workday. Ensures accuracy and data integrity of HRIS. Serves as the point of contact for integration work.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. The University is unable to sponsor employment authorization for this role now or in the future.

Leadership & Team Management

• Lead mentor and manage a team ensuring alignment with business goals while fostering a collaborative work environment and professional development
• Drive the development deployment and enhancement of Workday modules and integrations ensuring smooth implementations and upgrades

Tier 3 Support

• Serve as the escalation point for complex issues and enhancement requests
• Act as the primary point of contact for integrations
• Interact with external vendors at all levels to manage relationships and ensure proper delivery of services
• Maintain close communication with functional areas
• Serve as the subject matter expert and consultant for supported areas

Project Leadership & HR Initiatives

• Lead medium- to large-scale projects and major human resources initiatives
• Partner with project managers to develop comprehensive project plans and ensure milestones are met
• Gather and document business functional and technical requirements for software systems use cases and content models
• Provide leadership for work process redesign and performance outcome measures in targeted processes
• Develop appropriate test plans and test cases and ensure complete system testing is performed
• Participate in change management strategy and planning

Process Improvement Optimization & Analytics

• Analyze the current human resources technology landscape identifying opportunities for system enhancements integrations and optimization
• Develop data insights to identify opportunities measure adoption and track system performance
• Support data governance principles by ensuring data quality security and compliance within the Workday system
• Build and maintain advanced custom reports leveraging calculated fields and other reporting functionalities

Required

• Bachelors degree in Information Systems Computer Science or a related field
• Five to seven years of related experience
• In-depth knowledge of human resources processes data governance information technology infrastructure and data security practices
• Proficiency in leading the implementation and optimization of human resources platforms with Workday strongly desired
• Deep understanding of human resources data analytics and reporting best practices
• Experience with data visualization tools such as Prism Tableau and Power BI
• Highly effective program and project management skills with a track record of successfully delivering complex human resources technology initiatives
• Effective communication leadership and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence and build relationships at all levels of the organization

Preferred

• Familiarity with human resources and payroll processes and data

• Resume

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Additional Information

Northeastern University considers factors such as candidate work experience education and skills when extending an offer.

All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race religion color national origin age sex sexual orientation disability status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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With the pay range(s) shown above the starting salary will depend on several factors which may include your education experience location knowledge and expertise and skills as well as a pay comparison to similarly-situated employees already in the role. Salary ranges are reviewed regularly and are subject to change.