HR Systems Project & Release Manager, HR PMO

Description

• Collaborate with SMEs across departments to validate changes and ensure readiness.
• Plan and execute HR cyclical processes such as payroll, performance reviews, and bonus cycles.
• Review bi-annual Workday release notes to identify new features, changes, and deprecated functionalities impacting HR processes.
• Analyze the impact of new Workday features on existing workflows and recommend necessary updates.
• Configure system changes to align with business requirements and compliance standards.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously using Waterfall or Hybrid methodologies.
• Approve and sign off on releases based on successful testing and validation.
• Own the Workday release calendar, coordinating previews, regression testing, and production deployment.
• Ensure timely delivery of initiatives within scope, budget, and quality standards.
• Validate security roles and permissions to maintain data integrity and compliance.
• Prepare end-user training materials, including guides and videos, to ensure smooth adoption.
• Monitor changes to ensure adherence to organizational security protocols.
• Execute comprehensive testing plans, including creating/updating test scripts and leveraging Workday’s preview tenant.
• Develop and deliver communication plans for upcoming releases and system changes.
• Maintain accurate documentation of system configurations and business processes.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Business Administration, HR Management, or related field.
• PMP certification preferred.
• Strong understanding of HR processes, data models, and downstream impacts.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Proven delivery of Workday initiatives across multiple modules and integrations.
• Must be honest, trustworthy, accountable, and possess the ability to work in a high-volume, heavy deadline-driven environment.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
• Experience with Waterfall/Hybrid project methodologies.
• Deep knowledge of Workday HCM, Payroll, and related modules.
• Ability to translate technical changes into clear business impacts.
• Minimum 5 years of project management experience in complex IT environments.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills for troubleshooting and process optimization.
• Strong influencing, coordination, problem-solving, documentation, and data entry skills.
• Strong influencing and coordination abilities in a matrixed environment.
• Ability to work in a high-volume, deadline-driven environment with strong attention to detail.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and organizational skills.
• Knowledge or experience implementing Workday , is preferred.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet critical deadlines.
• 5+ years in HRIS or enterprise applications project management, including 3+ years focused on Workday.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance