Workday Configuration Lead at Northwestern Mutual

Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Financial Services, Human Resources, TechnologyIndustries

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Information Systems, Computer Science, or equivalent experience
  • 5–10 years of HR Systems integrations and maintenance, of which 3-5 years supporting or working with Talent Management module in Workday
  • Ability to manage multi-functional team members and serve as a SME for the team
  • Ability to develop, manage, effectively communicate, and implement business and COE technology requirements in Workday ecosystem
  • High level of professionalism and confidentiality in dealing with confidential data and business information and initiatives
  • Functional knowledge of HR core business processes as well as strong systems analytics and support background
  • Demonstrated ability to communicate, present, and influence credibly and effectively at all levels of the organization, including executives
  • Proven ability to manage multiple projects while remaining focused on detail
  • Excellent listening, negotiation, and presentation skills
  • Strong organizational skills

Responsibilities

  • Key participant in the development and improvement of Talent Management module to drive business strategies across the organization
  • Manage the daily workload and roadmap of the functional configuration team
  • Identify, recommend, and track opportunities for process and operational improvements
  • Collaborate with the Workday Community and Area User Groups to resolve issues within Talent Management domains; proactively stay informed about Workday improvements and contribute to future roadmap development
  • Participate in and lead multi-functional project teams to provide and implement effective system solutions to human resources
  • Oversee development of standardized processes; evaluate current processes and make adjustments as needed, including technical processes, data integrity, systems integration, and communication methods
  • Provide guidance on third-party interface requirements; serve as the point of contact for future support from Workday production support team and internal/external partners
  • Partner with HR IT in research and resolution of HR system issues, as well as testing and implementation of new system functionality
  • Collaborate with multi-functional teams to ensure effective system setup and efficient processes internally and externally between systems and vendors
  • Maintain data accuracy and integrity within the system through regular review and audit of data
  • Create and update documentation of existing and new guidelines for operations and system processes
  • Deliver training to HR staff and employees on new functionality and updates on existing processes
  • Act as a consultant to partners in the development of project concepts by assisting in business case, feasibility, scope, resource requirements, and budget development
  • Facilitate clear and concise status updates for key project partners, including direct communications with project sponsors and steering committees
  • Manage the Workday Technology team relationship with the Talent Management and Development team, as well as the roadmap of all Talent Management and Learning Workday projects; work closely with other workstream leads to maintain a cohesive and effective roadmap for the Workday ecosystem

Skills

Workday
Talent Management
Configuration
HR Systems
Process Improvement
Roadmap Management
Data Integrity
Systems Integration
Project Management
Third-Party Interfaces
Learning Management

Northwestern Mutual

Provides financial security services, and wealth management

About Northwestern Mutual

Northwestern Mutual offers personalized financial planning, life insurance, and investment services, leveraging leading-edge technology to manage over $125 billion in client assets for more than 4.5 million clients.

Milwaukee, WisconsinHeadquarters
1856Year Founded
N/ACompany Stage
Consulting, Fintech, Financial ServicesIndustries
10,001+Employees

Benefits

Growing your Career
Compensation & Time Off
Insurance plans
Health Savings Account
Wellness programs & resources
401(k) plan and cash balance contributions

Risks

Fintech platforms like Carefull challenge traditional financial advisory services.
Internal competition may arise from Wellthi's focus on the Black community.
Customer dissatisfaction may grow due to increased retirement age expectations.

Differentiation

Northwestern Mutual maintains the highest financial strength ratings in the industry.
The company launched 'The Great Realization' campaign to refocus customer priorities.
Northwestern Mutual offers a unique Long-Term Advantage product with life insurance benefits.

Upsides

The aging population increases demand for retirement planning and long-term care solutions.
Partnerships with tech firms enhance Northwestern Mutual's data analytics capabilities.
Digital transformation in insurance leads to more personalized customer experiences.

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