Job Description
We are seeking a strategic and technically fluent HR Technology and Automation Director to own the design, optimization, and evolution of our HR tech ecosystem, including Workday, while developing the next wave of HR transformation through AI-powered automation. This role sits at the intersection of HR, technology, and intelligent automation. In partnership with the VP, HR Operations and the broader HR and IT teams, you will design and execute upon a strategy for HR tech enablement which enhances efficiency, decision-making, and the employee experience. This strategy will feature Workday optimization, overall HR tech stack efficacy, and integrated AI solutions. Key Responsibilities Workday Optimization Review the end-to-end Workday platform, including HCM, Recruiting, Compensation, and Talent to optimize for automation and business process improvement Execute the HRIS optimization roadmap aligned with business and HR strategy Partner with business and HR leadership to translate organizational needs into scalable system solutions Establish and oversee future HRIS operating model that incorporates more automated resources for day-to-day maintenance of Workday, including: system configuration, enhancements, and governance data integrity, security, and compliance across HR systems implementation of Workday updates (R1/R2), including impact analysis, testing, and deployment AI Automation & Digital Transformation Identify and deploy AI-driven solutions to streamline HR operations (e.g., case management, employee inquiries, workflow automation) Oversee maintenance and further implementation of AI-enabled tools such as agents, document processing, and predictive analytics Partner with IT and data teams to integrate AI solutions with Workday and other enterprise systems Evaluate AI use cases for governance, ethical guidelines, and risk controls for usage within HR Team Leadership Oversee an integrated resource team, including internal, external, outsourced and automated supp
