Director, People Systems-Workday Leader

USA GPC Genuine Parts Company; United States; On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Genuine Parts Company is seeking a People Systems Director to lead the strategy, optimization, and ongoing management of the Workday HRIS. You will ensure the platform supports HR processes, compliance, and data accuracy while driving efficiency across the workforce.

This role partners with HR COE, IT, and business leaders to optimize functionality and user experience, oversee data governance, and manage global HRIS operations, budgets, and vendor relationships.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience leading Workday HRIS implementations and global operations.
• Strong knowledge of Workday HCM modules and HR data governance.
• Proven leadership across multicultural teams and multiple stakeholders.
• Excellent project management and ability to deliver large initiatives on time.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategy and roadmap for the Workday HRIS platform aligned with HR and business objectives.
• Oversee Workday optimization, upgrades, configurations, and integrations.
• Manage 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 Workday product owners, mentoring high performance.
• Drive user training, adoption, and global support initiatives.
• Monitor performance and lead continuous improvement across the system.

Skills

Workday HRIS leadership

Global HRIS operations

Data governance & compliance

Vendor & budget management

Education

Bachelor's degree in HRIS/IT/Business

Tools

Workday HRIS

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.

Since 1928, GPC has set the standards for performance and value for our customers and our stakeholders. Today, we’re proud to say we’re the largest global auto parts network and a leading industrial parts distributor, one that offers rewarding careers that combine small company feel with a global scale. Our strengths are in the relationships we build and the value we deliver by merging local expertise with a global force.