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3M · 1 month ago

HR Technology Lead - Workday HCM

US, Minnesota, Maplewood

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$141K/yr - $173K/yr

5+ years exp

3M is a global company that supports innovative collaboration among its employees. The HR Technology Leader role focuses on leveraging Workday HCM and HR Service Delivery to drive innovation and enhance employee experiences through effective solution design and project leadership.

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No H1B

Responsibilities

Lead advanced configuration and solution design across Core HCM, Business Processes, Security, and HR Service Delivery

Translate business requirements into intuitive, scalable, end-to-end solution designs

Ensure all configuration adheres to governance, compliance, data privacy, and global regulatory standards

Design streamlined processes and workflows that improve operational efficiency and enhance employee and manager experiences

Partner with technical teams on integrations, security models, data flows, and EIB updates

Lead evaluation and adoption of Workday semiannual releases, new modules, and emerging capabilities

Identify opportunities for automation, system simplification, process optimization, and user experience enhancements

Research HR technology trends and emerging functionality to influence long-term system strategy

Recommend proactive improvements that support future business growth and evolving HR needs

Drive plan-to-deploy activities for Workday enhancements, upgrades, and roadmap initiatives

Lead structured testing cycles, including test planning, script development, execution oversight, and defect resolution

Maintain strong governance standards, including documentation, configuration controls, and audit readiness

Provide mentorship and direction to HR Technology Analysts and cross-functional contributors

Serve as a trusted advisor to HR leaders, COEs, and global business partners on Workday capabilities and best practices

Lead functional workshops, design reviews, and decision-making discussions, ensuring alignment of technology solutions with business needs

Translate complex system concepts into clear, actionable recommendations for HR stakeholders

Collaborate with IT, HR Operations, Total Rewards, Talent, and external partners to ensure alignment across systems and processes

Lead resolution of complex break/fix issues within HCM and HR Service Delivery

Conduct quality assurance reviews and oversee regression testing for releases and enhancements

Ensure integrations and system components operate accurately and reliably

Champion user-centric design principles to deliver intuitive, seamless HR experiences

Provide training, documentation, and functional guidance to analysts and business partners

Qualification

Workday HCMWorkday configurationProject managementHR Service DeliveryStakeholder managementWorkday Pro certificationAnalytical skillsMicrosoft Power PlatformCommunication skillsProblem-solving skills