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HR Technologies Director (Workday)

ICON plc
Reading
2 days ago
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HR Technology Director/ Dublin & Reading/ Hybrid
ICON plc is a world-leading healthcare intelligence and clinical research organization. We’re proud to foster an inclusive environment driving innovation and excellence, and we welcome you to join us on our mission to shape the future of clinical development
HR Technologies Director (Workday)
We have a fantastic leadership opportunity, within our global technology team for a HR Technologies Director, to lead on the continued evolution and strategic success of Workday within ICON.
This role is perfect for an experienced leader of complex HRIS programmes who enjoys partnering with senior stakeholders across functions and regions.
What you will be doing:
Driving strategic success for Workday technology through partnership with Senior HR and IT stakeholders and strategic vendor partnerships

Coaching, mentoring and providing leadership development to the HR Technology team (managing 10-12 individuals)

Ensuring data SOX audit compliance across the Workday platform and ensure IT Change Control processes are consistently adhered to

Providing recommendations to leadership on new technologies that could be utilized to improve effectiveness and the customer experience

Supporting and driving business cases to secure funding for HR technology programmes

Providing advice and guidance to HR and IT on Workday solutions for the business challenges

Managing the team workload, along with planning future roadmap and ensuring resources are available to deliver. Where resources are challenged, prioritise the work in line with Stakeholder objectives.

Supporting all acquisition projects to ensure acquired companies are integrated with Workday

Your Profile:
Experience in a leadership role responsible for the design, development, and implementation of a strategic plan for a suite of HR systems for a large organization, including, specifically, Workday

Experience in managing a remote and geographically dispersed team of HR System Analysts, including full time and contractor team members

Experience in managing to Service Level Agreements in a metrics driven organization

Proven track record partnering with the HR team on driving innovative data driven solutions

Experienced and comfortable working with senior executives and people at all levels organizations

Demonstrated ability to drive cross-functional teams to meet business objectives and influence co-workers while fostering strong working relationship

Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects prioritization, planning, task delegation, and coordination across multiple teams

Must live within a commutable distance of an ICON office in Ireland or the UK

Bachelor's Degree

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What ICON can offer you:
Our success depends on the quality of our people. That’s why we’ve made it a priority to build a diverse culture that rewards high performance and nurtures talent.
In addition to your competitive salary, ICON offers a range of additional benefits. Our benefits are designed to be competitive within each country and are focused on well-being and work life balance opportunities for you and your family.
Our benefits examples include:
Various annual leave entitlements

A range of health insurance offerings to suit you and your family’s needs.

Competitive retirement planning offerings to maximize savings and plan with confidence for the years ahead.

Global Employee Assistance Programme, TELUS Health, offering 24-hour access to a global network of over 80,000 independent specialised professionals who are there to support you and your family’s well-being.

Life assurance

Flexible country-specific optional benefits, including childcare vouchers, bike purchase schemes, discounted gym memberships, subsidised travel passes, health assessments, among others.

Visit our careers site to read more about the benefits ICON offers.
At ICON, inclusion & belonging are fundamental to our culture and values. We’re dedicated to providing an inclusive and accessible environment for all candidates. ICON is committed to providing a workplace free of discrimination and harassment. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please let us know or submit a request here .
Interested in the role, but unsure if you meet all of the requirements? We would encourage you to apply regardless – there’s every chance you’re exactly what we’re looking for here at ICON whether it is for this or other roles.
Are you a current ICON Employee? Please click here to apply

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