Director, People Systems-Workday Leader

Genuine Parts Company; Duluth (GA); On-site; USD 170,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

Genuine Parts Company (GPC) seeks a People Systems Director to lead the strategy, optimization, and ongoing management of the Workday HRIS. Based in Duluth, GA, you will ensure the platform supports HR processes, regulatory compliance, and data integrity across global operations.

You will mentor a team of HRIS analysts and Workday product owners, partner with HR and IT, and drive adoption, training, and continuous improvement across regions.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience leading Workday HRIS implementations and global operations, preferably as a director.
• In-depth knowledge of Workday HCM modules and global HR system integrations.
• Strong understanding of international HR processes, compliance, and data privacy laws.
• Proven leadership with multicultural teams and managing multiple stakeholders.
• Excellent project management and ability to deliver large-scale initiatives on time and budget.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategy and roadmap for Workday HRIS across HR and business objectives.
• Manage Workday optimization, upgrades, configurations, and integrations.
• Oversee HR data governance, security, and regulatory compliance.
• Partner with HR, IT, and vendors to deliver HRIS support and innovations.
• Direct a team of HRIS analysts and product owners.
• Drive user training, adoption, and global support.
• Monitor system performance and lead continuous improvement.
• Manage budgets and vendor relationships for Workday services.

Skills

Workday HRIS

HCM modules

Global operations

Leadership

Data governance

Regulatory compliance

Project management

Stakeholder management

HR analytics

Security compliance

Tools

Workday Integrations

Payroll systems

HR analytics tools

Job description

The People Systems Director will lead the strategy, optimization, and ongoing management of the Workday Human Resources Information System (HRIS). This role is responsible for ensuring that the Workday platform supports HR processes, complies with regulatory requirements, and drives efficiency and accuracy in workforce data management. The director will collaborate with HR COE teams, IT, and business leaders to optimize system functionality and enhance user experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the strategy and roadmap for the Workday HRIS platform, ensuring alignment with overall HR and business objectives.
• Manage Workday system optimization, upgrades, configurations, and integrations with other enterprise applications.
• Oversee HR data governance, security, and system compliance with relevant regional and regulations.
• Partner closely with HR business partners, IT teams, and external vendors to deliver seamless HRIS support and innovations.
• Develop and enforce best practices, policies, and procedures related to HRIS operations and data integrity.
• Direct a team of HRIS analysts and Workday product owners, providing mentorship and ensuring high performance.
• Analyze complex HR processes and data requirements to configure Workday modules effectively, including core HR, talent management, compensation, benefits, absence, payroll, time and attendance, learning, and listening.
• Drive user training, adoption, and support initiatives across diverse global regions.
• Monitor system performance, identify improvement opportunities, and lead continuous improvement efforts.
• Manage budgets and vendor relationships related to Workday HRIS services.

Required Qualifications

• Extensive experience leading Workday HRIS implementations and global operations, preferably as a director.
• In-depth knowledge of Workday HCM modules and experience with global HR systems integrations.
• Strong understanding of international HR processes, compliance requirements, and data privacy laws.
• Proven leadership skills with experience managing multicultural teams and multiple stakeholders.
• Excellent project management capabilities with a track record of delivering large-scale technology initiatives on time and within budget.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate business needs into technical solutions.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills for effective collaboration across global teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Workday certification(s) and/or relevant HRIS certifications.
• Experience working in a multinational corporation with complex organizational structures.
• Familiarity with related areas such as payroll systems, benefits administration, and talent management software.

GPC conducts its business without regard to sex, race, creed, color, religion, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, age, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, military status, status as a veteran, or any other protected characteristic. GPC's policy is to recruit, hire, train, promote, assign, transfer and terminate employees based on their own ability, achievement, experience and conduct and other legitimate business reasons.

Skills

Analysis Skills, Best Practices, Budget Management, Business Skills, Compensation and Benefits, Continuous Improvement, Customer Acquisition, Data Management, Data Processing, Data Quality, Enterprise Application Integration (EAI), Genetics, HRIS/HRMS, Human Resources Management, Human Resources Processes, Information/Data Security (InfoSec), International Operations, Interpersonal Skills, Leadership, Mentoring, Military, Multicultural, Payroll Software/Services, Performance Analysis, Performance Management, Privacy Regulations, Problem Solving Skills, Process Analysis, Process Improvement, Project/Program Management, Recruiting Software, Regulations, Regulatory Compliance, Regulatory Requirements, Supplier Relationship Management (SRM), System Integration (SI), Systems Administration/Management, Talent Management, Team Lead/Manager, Team Player, Time Management, User Interface/Experience (UI/UX), Vendor/Supplier Relations, Workforce Management

Genuine Parts Company

Today Genuine Parts Company (GPC) is a service organization engaged in the distribution of:

• Automotive Replacement Parts
• Industrial Replacement Parts and Materials
• Business Products

The Company has a distribution network of over 3,100 operations located throughout the United States, Canada, Mexico, the Caribbean, Australia, New Zealand, China, and Southeast Asia. In addition, the Company expanded its global network into Europe with its 2017 acquisition of Alliance Automotive Group.

Company Size

1,500 to 1,999 employees

Industry

Automotive and Parts Mfg

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