Ares Management · 1 hour ago
HR Systems Integration Lead
New York, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$200K/yr - $250K/yr
10+ years expAres Management is a leading global alternative investment manager, and they are seeking an HR Systems Integration Lead to join their HR Technology team. This role focuses on designing and implementing scalable business processes within Workday, ensuring compliance and effective collaboration with various HR functions.
Asset ManagementBusiness DevelopmentCreditFinanceFinancial ServicesInsurance
Responsibilities
Lead the design, configuration, testing, and deployment of Workday Business Processes, Condition Rules, and Custom Validations across multiple HR functional areas
Serve as a functional expert across core HR domains including Core HCM, Recruiting, Learning, Absence, Payroll, Advanced Benefits, and Core Compensation, ensuring configuration aligns with business needs and Workday best practices
Provide scalable, maintainable configuration solutions to address complex business requirements, process gaps, and operational inefficiencies
Embed audit, risk, compliance, and SoD principles into business process design, partnering closely with Security to ensure appropriate access controls and governance
Partner with HR, Payroll, Finance, Security, Reporting, and Integrations teams to ensure end-to-end workflows are cohesive and well-controlled across systems
Conduct impact assessments and regression testing for Workday releases and configuration changes to ensure system stability and compliance
Troubleshoot business process and configuration issues, perform root-cause analysis, and implement durable long-term fixes
Develop and maintain high-quality documentation including configuration guides, process flows, test scripts, and operational support materials
Mentor and coach junior Workday analysts on configuration standards, testing practices, documentation discipline, and functional design approaches
Support data analysis activities using Excel (pivot tables, lookups, data validation) to validate outcomes, identify trends, and support decision-making
Coordinate alignment with downstream HR tools (e.g., HRSoft, Visier, viaPeople) ensuring Workday configuration and cross-system processes remain consistent and supportable
Qualification
Required
10+ years of Workday configuration experience with demonstrated ownership of complex business process design and cross-domain functional solutioning
Deep expertise across Core HCM and multiple adjacent domains (Recruiting, Learning, Absence, Payroll, Benefits, Compensation)
Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to engage effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree a plus
Strong hands-on experience with Workday Business Process configuration
Strong hands-on experience with Condition Rules and Custom Validations
Cross-domain functional design, troubleshooting, and operational support
Proven ability to design scalable configuration solutions for complex business scenarios while balancing usability, controls, and maintainability
Strong understanding of audit, compliance, and segregation of duties principles and how they apply to Workday business processes and security
Experience partnering with Security, Integrations, and Reporting teams to ensure cohesive system design and reliable end-to-end processes
Proficiency in Excel, including pivot tables and lookup functions, and comfort using data to validate system behavior and outcomes
Experience mentoring junior analysts and raising overall team standards through best practices and structured coaching
Strong understanding of Workday data structures, business process architecture, and security frameworks
Preferred
Workday certifications (HCM, Advanced Business Process, or related domains) preferred
Experience working with connected HR technologies such as HRSoft, Visier, or viaPeople (or comparable tools)
Experience operating in a regulated or high-control environment with strong governance and documentation expectations
Benefits
Comprehensive Medical/Rx
Dental and Vision plans
401(k) program with company match
Flexible Savings Accounts (FSA)
Healthcare Savings Accounts (HSA) with company contribution
Basic and Voluntary Life Insurance
Long-Term Disability (LTD) and Short-Term Disability (STD) insurance
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Commuter Benefits plan for parking and transit
Access to a world-class medical advisory team
A mental health app that includes coaching, therapy and psychiatry
A mindfulness and wellbeing app
Financial wellness benefit that includes access to a financial advisor
New parent leave
Reproductive and adoption assistance
Emergency backup care
Matching gift program
Education sponsorship program
Company
Ares Management
Ares Management is an alternative asset manager focusing on credit, private equity, and real estate.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$5.4B2025-10-29Post Ipo Equity· $1.5B
2025-01-09Post Ipo Equity· $2.3B
2024-10-09Post Ipo Debt· $750M
Leadership Team
Michael Arougheti
Director, Co-Founder & Current CEO
Antony Ressler
Co-Founder, Director and Executive Chairman
Recent News
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