HR Tech & Systems Lead

Proliant Health & Biologicals; Ankeny (IA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Proliant Health & Biologicals is seeking an HR Technology Lead to own and optimize HR systems (Workday) with broad visibility across HR, Payroll, IT, Finance, and business partners. This hands-on role focuses on improving system capabilities and shaping future HR technology strategy.

You'll coordinate with vendors, consultants, and internal teams to implement features, troubleshoot issues, maintain documentation, and ensure data accuracy and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary administrator and owner of HR Technology (currently Workday) and related HR systems, working with internal partners and vendors, consultants, and support providers as needed.
• Set up, test, implement, and maintain system features across HR, Payroll, Benefits, Time Tracking, Recruiting, Talent, Performance, Learning, Employee Engagement, Compensation, and future system capabilities.
• Monitor system performance, troubleshoot issues, and resolve data and process concerns.
• Maintain system documentation, configuration records, workflows, and operating procedures.
• Review new features, system releases, and technology updates and recommend improvements that meet business needs.
• Work with business partners to understand their needs and identify ways technology can improve processes.
• Lead process improvements that increase efficiency, data accuracy, and compliance.
• Support annual HR processes including performance reviews, compensation planning, open enrollment, succession planning, and engagement initiatives.
• Recommend practices that keep HR systems effective as the organization grows and implement changes.
• Develop and maintain reports, dashboards, calculated fields, and data analysis tools to support decision-making.
• Keep employee and organizational data accurate, consistent, and reliable.
• Support audit requests, compliance reporting, and regulatory requirements.
• Manage access controls and data protection in HR systems, coordinating with HR, IT, and vendors.
• Coordinate and support integrations that connect HR systems with other internal systems and vendor applications.
• Manage vendors, consultants, and support providers within priorities and budgets, tracking progress and costs.
• Serve as the main point of contact between HR, IT, and vendors on HR technology matters.
• Provide system guidance, training, and support to HR team members, managers, and employees.
• Create user guides and share knowledge to enable self-service usage.
• Lead testing for system upgrades, new features, and process changes.
• Serves as the primary owner of HR systems and is accountable for results across multiple companies and locations.
• Help shape HR processes, system usability, reporting, and future technology plans.
• Maintain accurate employee data used for payroll, benefits, talent processes, compliance reporting and workforce planning.
• Improve systems and processes to enhance efficiency and support company growth.
• Manage day-to-day work within priorities and resources, collaborating with leadership to address competing needs.

Job description

Proliant Health & Biologicals is seeking an HR Technology Lead to own and optimize HR systems (Workday) with broad visibility across HR, Payroll, IT, Finance, and business partners. This hands-on role focuses on improving system capabilities and shaping future HR technology strategy.

You'll coordinate with vendors, consultants, and internal teams to implement features, troubleshoot issues, maintain documentation, and ensure data accuracy and compliance.