As a Global HRIS Lead, this position plays a vital role on the Human Resources team, partnering with members of the HR team, IT, Finance, and the business to analyze work process design and flow; design, maintain and continuously improve global processes; and deliver innovative and industry-leading HRIS (Workday) solutions.

Deep functional, technical, and process expertise enable this role to function as a strategist, innovator, and technical expert to advance HR and keep the global business moving forward.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Partner with the SEI HR Technology Director, Product Owner, and other technical experts to develop and implement the Global SEI HR Technology strategy and roadmap.
• Play a lead role in administering, configuring, and curating the Workday setup to meet global and local needs; Compensation and Benefits experience preferred.
• Partner to lead business process redesign and system configuration leveraging Workday subject matter expertise and industry best practices.
• Develop and implement a continuous improvement program to fully leverage Workday capability.
• Take lead and partner as needed to present technical solutions or recommendations to stakeholders.
• Work with stakeholders and project teams to define business requirements and design solutions to meet their needs; identify and manage stakeholder expectations.
• Organize efforts to ensure productive, on time, and accurate system implementation progress in partnership with project teams.
• Support testing to implement new functionality or other changes/ enhancements, system integrations, and biannual Workday releases.
• Write and update project documentation as enhancements and developments are performed.
• Provide technical/Workday documentation and support to Product Owners and Project Managers.
• Continuously interact with Workday Community to ensure awareness of current and future enhancements.
• Coach HR team members and others on HRIS functionality to increase broader Workday understanding, expertise, and usage.
• Troubleshoot HR System issues and escalate as needed; provide Tier 3 support and resolution for HRIS issues as they arise.
• Provide a high level of customer service to all internal and external customers.
• Ensure timely completion of queries, and or follow up on escalations per documented SLA and compliance requirements.
• Run periodic system audits, review and distribute to users for corrections.
• Act in line SEI’s global code of conduct, all policies and procedures, any relevant external legislative requirements, and local standards.

Job Skills:

• Expert working knowledge of Workday/HRIS/HRMS, database systems, and HR-related technologies.
• Demonstrated understanding of HR processes and practices with experience in creating HR process mapping through the complete employee lifecycle.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement and collaboration skills.
• Ability to be agile and work in a fast-paced complex environment and challenge the status quo.
• Highly organized, excellent time management and the ability to multi task.
• Highly capable in creating and presenting technical information in a consumable format to drive decisions.
• Ability to work autonomously and effectively in a fast-paced environment with a minimal direction.
• A professional approach to dealing with issues of a confidential nature.
• Knowledge and experience of meeting legislative and governance requirements and records management.
• Knowledge of change management principles and practices.
• Intermediate to advanced knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel.

Work Experience:

• Minimum 8 years of Workday or other HR Information System (HRIS) experience

Education:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in business, human resources, or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred

Certifications and Licenses:

• Workday Professional certification desired but not necessary.

Other:

• Must be able to travel occasionally should a business need arise. For most roles travel would not be common. Travel may involve plane, car or metro. In accordance with ADA policies, reasonable accommodations regarding travel limitations can be provided. Travel will be more common for roles such as Account Executives (25 - 50%), senior leaders (10 – 20%) or Capella Core Faculty (5 – 10%).
• Ability to work onsite in Corporate or Campus location (in a typical office environment) may be required based on role. If so, this would include being mobile within the office, including movement from floor-to-floor using elevators or stairs.
• If offsite or hybrid role, must have access to work in setting which enables meeting all requirements of the role (including privacy, reliable internet access, phone, ability to video conference, etc.) at a remote location.
• Faculty and Federal Work Study roles require access to work in setting which enables meeting all requirements of the role (including computer, privacy, reliable internet access, phone, ability to video conference, etc.) at a remote location.
• This role may require lifting, however reasonable accommodations will be provided in accordance with our ADA policies.
• Must be able to meet critical thinking and problem solving aspects aligned to job duties, as well as effectively communicating with co-workers.
• Must be able to work more than 40 hours per week when business needs warrant. Accommodations related to schedule may be considered.
• Able to access information using a computer.
• Other essential functions and marginal job functions are subject to modification.

SEI offers a comprehensive package of benefits to employees scheduled 30 hours or more per week. In addition to medical, dental, vision, life and disability plans, SEI employees may take advantage of well-being incentives, parental leave, paid time off, certain paid holidays, tax saving accounts (FSA, HSA), 401(k) retirement benefit, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, tuition assistance as well as entertainment and retail discounts. Non-exempt employees are eligible for overtime pay, if applicable.

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SEI is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive and collaborative culture where individuals can grow their careers and contribute fully. We strive to attract talent with broad experiences, skills and perspectives. We welcome applications from all. While it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top end of the pay range at SEI, we offer a competitive salary. The actual base pay offered to the successful candidate may vary depending on multiple factors including, but not limited to, job-related knowledge/skills, experience, business needs, geographical location, and internal pay equity. Our Talent Acquisition Team is ready to discuss your interest in joining SEI. The expected salary range for this position is below.

$103,900.00 - $155,900.00 - Salary

If you require reasonable accommodations to complete our application process, please contact our Human Resources Department at Careers@strategiced.com.

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