Workday HR Technology Lead — Strategy & Optimization

10100 Children's Hospital; United States; On-site; USD 138,000 - 229,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Paid time off

401(k) plan

Life & AD&D insurance

Long‑term disability

Job summary

Children’s National in Silver Spring, MD, is seeking a Manager of HR Technology to lead the strategy, optimization, and ongoing management of the Workday HCM environment. You will develop the HR technology roadmap, drive transformation initiatives, and ensure HR tech supports organizational priorities and data‑driven decision making.

The role requires leading teams, collaborating with HR, IT, and business stakeholders, and delivering scalable solutions across Core HCM, Talent Management,

Qualifications

• Minimum Education Bachelor's degree in human resources, Business Administration, Information Systems, or related field.
• Minimum Work Experience 8 years of experience (Required)
• 5 years of experience in implementing, configuring, and supporting Workday HCM modules (Required)
• 3 years of experience leading teams, projects and/or programs. (Required)
• Knowledge of core HR processes, talent management, compensation, and benefits administration within the Workday platform.
• Experience leading Workday HCM projects and driving organizational change initiatives.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and decision‑making skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to interact effectively with stakeholders at all levels.
• Proven leadership abilities with experience managing teams and driving results in a dynamic environment.
• Familiarity with Workday Report Writer, Calculated Fields, and EIBs preferred.
• Workday HCM certification or equivalent experience (Required)

Responsibilities

• Lead the strategic planning, implementation, and ongoing optimization of Workday HCM modules.
• Manage system enhancements, upgrades related to Workday HCM modules, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
• Provide expert guidance and support to resolve complex issues and optimize Workday HCM functionality.
• Supervise HRIS analyst and/or senior individual contributors, providing coaching, performance management, development planning, and guidance to support team effectiveness.
• Develop and implement best practices, standards, and policies for the use of Workday HCM modules across the organization.
• Ensure compliance with relevant regulations and laws governing HR processes and data management.
• Lead training sessions and provide ongoing support to end-users on Workday HCM functionality.
• Stay abreast of industry trends and emerging technologies related to Workday HCM to drive innovation and process improvements.
• Collaborate with vendors, consultants, and internal IT teams to address technical challenges and optimize system performance.
• Serve as a subject matter expert and trusted advisor on Workday HCM matters to senior leadership and stakeholders.
• Promote a collaborative, inclusive, customer‑focused team culture that encourages accountability, continuous learning, and operational innovation.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Workday HCM

HR processes

Talent management

Compensation & benefits

Analytical skills

Communication

Leadership

Change management

Decision making

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/Business Administration/Information Systems or related field

Tools

Workday Report Writer

Calculated Fields

EIBs

Job description

Children’s National in Silver Spring, MD, is seeking a Manager of HR Technology to lead the strategy, optimization, and ongoing management of the Workday HCM environment. You will develop the HR technology roadmap, drive transformation initiatives, and ensure HR tech supports organizational priorities and data‑driven decision making.

The role requires leading teams, collaborating with HR, IT, and business stakeholders, and delivering scalable solutions across Core HCM, Talent Management,