HRIS Workday Team Lead

Western Alliance Bancorporation; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 159,745 - 197,332; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Ownership stake in the company

Medical and dental insurance

Strong 401(k) matching program

Tuition assistance

Employee volunteer program

Wellness program

Job summary

Western Alliance Bank is seeking an HRIS Workday Team Lead in Chicago to maintain and enhance the Workday platform across Compensation, Learning, Talent, Recruiting, Time, Absence, Payroll and Benefits for a 3,000+ member workforce.

You will mentor the HRIS team, provide technical guidance on Workday configurations, lead bi-annual releases, manage integrations and AI HR automation initiatives, and collaborate with HR and IT stakeholders to optimize operations in a regulated banking environment.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of related experience in Workday HRIS Administration, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Bachelor's degree in a related field is required.
• Advanced experience with Workday or HRIS concepts, architecture, and infrastructure.
• Advanced knowledge of regulatory and legal compliance obligations, including audit and SOX compliance.
• Strong communication skills, both written and spoken.

Responsibilities

• Support the HRIS Workday Manager in maintaining optimal function of the Workday HRIS, including documentation, testing, and development of Workday applications.
• Provide subject matter expertise on Workday best practices and use cases; partner with HR leadership and IT to develop strategies to optimize operations.
• Take ownership of tickets assigned to the HRIS team.
• Collaborate with leadership and HR staff to identify system improvements and enhancements; recommend and implement solutions.
• Provide advanced technical support, troubleshooting, and guidance to HRIS team members.
• Lead the review, testing, and implementation of bi-annual Workday releases; assess impact, participate in regression testing, and communicate changes/benefits to end users.
• Lead the implementation and maintenance of integrations, EIB processing management, and bi-annual Workday release management.
• Document and develop business requirements and technical designs.
• Lead AI HR Automation design and strategy.
• Assist with data governance processes.

Skills

Workday HRIS Administration

Regulatory & SOX compliance

Workday concepts & architecture

HRIS strategy & roadmap

AI-powered automation

Workday Extend

Leadership & mentorship

Occasional travel

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Overview

HRIS Workday Team Lead responsible for supporting the maintenance and ongoing development of the Workday Platform, including all HR aspects such as Compensation, Learning, Talent, Recruiting, Time, Absence, Payroll, and Benefits for a 3,000+ member team. Work closely with the HRIS Workday Manager and mentor the HRIS team, guiding daily work and participating in hands-on Workday configuration and development. Partner with HR stakeholders across the Bank to identify gaps and enhancement opportunities in the Workday tenant.

The HRIS Workday Team Lead will provide technical guidance and peer review of Workday configurations and enhancements before production release. Opportunities for professional development and engaging projects are provided. While Workday administration is the primary focus, there is also opportunity to support other HR platforms such as HiredScore, Kainos, and ServiceNow.

Responsibilities

• Support the HRIS Workday Manager in maintaining optimal function of the Workday HRIS, including documentation, testing, and development of Workday applications.
• Provide subject matter expertise on Workday best practices and use cases; partner with HR leadership and IT to develop strategies to optimize operations.
• Take ownership of tickets assigned to the HRIS team.
• Collaborate with leadership and HR staff to identify system improvements and enhancements; recommend and implement solutions.
• Provide advanced technical support, troubleshooting, and guidance to HRIS team members.
• Apply configuration knowledge to solutions with attention to capabilities, features, and functionality.
• Lead the review, testing, and implementation of bi-annual Workday releases; assess impact, participate in regression testing, and communicate changes/benefits to end users.
• Lead the implementation and maintenance of integrations, EIB processing management, and bi-annual Workday release management.
• Document and develop business requirements and technical designs.
• Lead AI HR Automation design and strategy.
• Assist with data governance processes.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of related experience in Workday HRIS Administration, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Bachelor's degree in a related field required.
• Advanced experience with Workday or HRIS concepts, architecture, and infrastructure.
• Advanced knowledge of regulatory and legal compliance obligations, including audit and SOX compliance.
• Intermediate speaking and writing communication skills.
• One or more Workday certifications preferred: HCM, Compensation, Payroll, Recruiting, Learning, Benefits, or Security.
• Advanced experience in HRIS strategy and roadmap planning.
• Expertise in designing and building AI-powered automation preferred.
• Experience leading Workday Extend solutions preferred.
• Occasional travel required.

Compensation

Salary range for new hires is generally $159,745.00 – $197,331.66 for Chicago, IL. Salary is determined by location. The role may be eligible for annual bonus/incentives and restricted stock.

Benefits

We offer competitive salaries, an ownership stake in the company, medical and dental insurance, time off, a strong 401(k) matching program, tuition assistance, an employee volunteer program, and a wellness program. You will have opportunities to bolster your business knowledge and gain hands-on experience to grow your career.

About the company

Western Alliance Bank is a wholly owned subsidiary of Western Alliance Bancorporation. Alliance Bank of Arizona, Alliance Association Bank, Bank of Nevada, Bridge Bank, First Independent Bank, and Torrey Pines Bank are divisions of Western Alliance Bank; Member FDIC. AmeriHome Mortgage is a Western Alliance Bank company.

Western Alliance Bancorporation is committed to equal employment and will consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, sex, color, religion, age, national origin, marital status, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or genetic information. Western Alliance Bancorporation is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, please email [e-mail] or call 602-386-2488. When contacting us, please provide your contact information and state the nature of your accessibility issue. We will only respond to inquiries concerning requests that involve a reasonable accommodation in the application process.

Western Alliance Bancorporation