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Everest Re Group, Ltd Hiring for Director, Workday Operations HR/IS – Remote at Remote Full Time
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Full Job Description
Title:
Director, Workday Operations HR/IS – Remote
Company:
Everest Global Services, Inc.
Job Category:
Human Resources
Job Description:
About Everest:
It’s an exciting time for Everest Re Group, Ltd. (“Everest”)! As we continue on our journey, we see significant opportunity ahead of us to expand our reach, build diversity, and enhance our capabilities in critical markets.
Everest is a leading global reinsurance and insurance provider, operating for nearly 50 years through subsidiaries in the Bermuda, Canada, Europe, Singapore, US, and other territories. Our strengths include extensive product and distribution capabilities, a strong balance sheet, and an innovative culture. Throughout our history, Everest has maintained its discipline and focuses on creating long-term value through underwriting excellence and strong risk and capital management. But the most critical asset in this organization is our people.
Everest is a growth company with $13 Billion of Gross Written Premium offering Property, Casualty and specialty products among others, through its various operating subsidiaries located in key markets around the world. Everest has been a global leader in reinsurance with a broad footprint, deep client relationships, underwriting excellence, responsive service and customized solutions. Our insurance arm draws upon impressive global resources and financial strength to tailor each policy to meet the individual needs of our customers.
About the Role:
Everest Human Resources team is recruiting a Director of Workday Operation HR/IS. This role will be ing to the VP of Human Resources Operations -Workday and is seeking someone that is both a strategic and a hands-on leader who will facilitate the planning and execution of projects and will manage the day-to-day human resources operations and Workday data, processes, and Workday system functionality. The role in an internal role in Human Resources and combines the areas of HR Operations and HRIS.
The successful candidate will have previous team leadership experience, and in-depth functional and technical Workday knowledge in at least Core HCM, Talent Acquisition, Compensation, Performance and Absence Management. This role will closely partner with Human Resources, IT, and other business stakeholders to deliver world class Workday services across the organization.
This is a remote position that will require occasional travel to our office in Warren, New Jersey. The ideal candidate would be located in the East or Central time zones to partner with our US and European teams.
What you’ll do in this role:
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Drive continuous enhancement of our system capability and guarantee the efficiency of Workday business processes and functionality.
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Serve as an expert within the Human Resources department on Workday. Provide advice and counsel to colleagues on the effective use of the system and provide strategic direction and support on the design, implementation and evaluation of optimal employee services and solutions.
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Respond to service requests and system issues and establish and on service KPI’s.
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Collaborate cross-functionally on full life cycle process evaluation and improvements. Preserve overall system health; regularly engage with Human Resources stakeholders to understand operational challenges and aid in root cause problem resolution.
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Design solutions and processes, configuration when required, troubleshoot and performs testing of Workday new features and releases.
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Manage portfolio of projects, ensuring that projects are delivered in a timely fashion. Prepare project deliverables including project plans, process flows, functional requirements, and test plans.
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Manage ad-hoc project requests/assignments and delegates tasks as warranted. Leads project management team for continued system development and implementation.
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Ensure global alignment and consistency while effectively balancing global, regional, and local needs.
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Lead the planning and deployment of Workday releases, including the scheduling of key activities and communicating of system downtime to appropriate parties
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Ensure HR data security, integrity, and completeness. Collaborate with stakeholders to support business activities and initiatives.
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Partner with multiple functional areas within HR to align priorities and resources to ensure that goals and objectives across the team are met.
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Work with teams outside of HR leveraging their expertise to ensure the effective design, development, and execution of programs and initiatives.
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Support Human Resources through change management and on-going system-based training as a subject matter expert.
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Advise and guides team members on system capabilities with respect to data, metrics, and/or system functionalities and processes.
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Stay abreast of HR Technology best practices, make recommendations and champion new functionality/tools to drive business efficiencies.
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Lead, manage, coach, and develop the HR Operations team members ensuring team and individual goals are met by creating an environment of individual and shared accountability.
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Directly lead a team of 4-5 HRIS/Operations team members.
Skills and Qualifications:
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Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
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7+ years’ hands-on experience working with Workday, specifically in the HCM, Talent Acquisition, Compensation, Performance and Absence Management areas.
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Experience managing Workday professionals who own maintenance and support of Workday projects in an operational capacity post go-live.
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Experience in continuous improvement methodology and managing HR Operations/Shared Service Center/HRIS operations.
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Previous Project/Program Management experience.
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Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills to identify root causes of issues and recommend resolutions.
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Prioritize workload and provide timely follow-ups and resolutions.
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Experience managing complex, global HR projects and operationalizing HR policies and strategy.
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Excellent team building, mentoring, collaboration, and leadership abilities.
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Ability to quickly react and maintain effectiveness and professionalism when experiencing change in work scope and/or the work environment.
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Excellent interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills to interface between technical and non-technical personnel.
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Demonstrated ability to quickly build relationships and influence others, regardless of level.
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Excellent communication and change management skills.
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Ability to perform in fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
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Self-starter with proven ability to anticipate problems and take proactive, decisive action, giving regard to the impact on the system, business needs and user population.
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Team player, willingness to help where and when needed.
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Continuous improvement mindset. Looks for ways to improve and promote quality and demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness in work output and decisions.
CA and NYC Only:
The base salary range for this position is $140,000-$210,000 annually. The offered rate of compensation will be based on individual education, experience, qualifications and work location.
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Type:
Regular
Time Type:
Full time
Primary Location:
Remote, United States
Additional Locations:
Everest is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or creed, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, genetics, physical or mental disability, age, marital status, civil union status, family or parental status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. As part of this commitment, Everest will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact Everest Benefits at everestbenefits@everestre.com.