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AT&T · 1 day ago

Assoc Director - Workday Configuration

Dallas, TX

Full-time

Hybrid

Lead/Staff, Director/Executive

$191K/yr - $287K/yr

5+ years exp

AT&T is a leading telecommunications company that empowers leaders to drive change in a connected world. The Associate Director - Workday Configuration will lead a team of Workday configuration experts, ensuring high-quality delivery of system enhancements and maintenance while aligning Workday HCM capabilities with business objectives.

CollaborationCommunications InfrastructureMobileService IndustryTelecommunicationsWireless

Responsibilities

Direct, mentor, and develop a team of Workday configurators specializing in Core HCM, Compensation, Advanced Compensation, Recruiting, VNDLY, Talent Management, Security, Reporting, and PRISM. Familiarity & experience these modules is needed while Workday Extend & Workday Success Plans experience is desired

Oversee workload management, set clear priorities, and monitor progress to ensure timely and quality delivery of Workday configuration requests and projects. Integration experience is a plus, but not part of the job scope

Provide coaching, training, and professional development to ensure the team stays current with new Workday functionalities and best practices

Serve as the primary point of contact for functional Workday configuration, collaborating closely with Solution Architects, HR stakeholders, and IT & Payroll partners

Lead and participate in Workday functional design and solutioning discussions, leveraging deep knowledge of Workday’s architecture and capabilities

Oversee the configuration, unit testing, and deployment of enhancements across modules, ensuring changes align with business needs and maintain system integrity

Works with HR, Payroll, and IT organizations to identify business issues, develop strategies, and set technical direction

Coordinate with Workday technology vendors, consultants, and internal teams to support projects & operations as well as evaluate new functionality as needed

Lead projects related to Workday enhancements & launches of new functionality or modules, including involvement in business case development, requirements definition, detailed planning, & resource allocation

Oversee day-to-day operations of the Workday configuration team, including administrative responsibilities, performance management, and resource planning

Influence decisions regarding hiring, disciplinary actions, promotions, and compensation for team members

Qualification

Workday ConfigurationCore HCMCompensationTalent ManagementAgile MethodologiesTeam LeadershipStakeholder ManagementCommunication SkillsMentoring

Required

Bachelor's degree (BS/BA) desired in Computer Science

5+ years of related experience in HRIS, Workday configuration, or IT operations, with at least 1 year in a supervisory or team lead role

Proven expertise in configuring and supporting Workday HR modules: Core HCM, Compensation, Advanced Compensation, Recruiting, VNDLY, Talent Management, Security, Reporting, and PRISM

Strong understanding of software development lifecycle and agile methodologies

Demonstrated experience in managing, mentoring, and developing technical teams

Excellent communication, collaboration, and stakeholder management skills

Ability to balance strategic planning with hands-on execution in a fast-paced, evolving environment