The Systems Architect develops, maintains, and enhances processes for technical solutions and best practices to improve and leverage Ivy Tech’s HR systems, primarily Workday Human Capital Management (HCM), to support Ivy Tech's objectives. Partnering with stakeholders across the organization to create and iterate on technology opportunities to streamline and create an exceptional employee experience to the organization. This position is responsible for maintaining the user experience of Workday HCM and leadership of the HR System Administration Team. The HR Systems Administration Team is responsible for managing a broad portfolio of HR applications, integrations, and reports delivered primarily through Workday HCM.

Maintains and enhances process to design, develop, implement, optimize and support Workday HCM configuration to meet business processes, capabilities and needs.

Serves as the product owner for Workday HCM security and system-wide configurations.

In collaboration with VP for Human Resources, develops and manages strategic plan for HR systems with input from statewide HR team.

Acts as the Scrum Master for the HR Systems Administration Team: including identify and addressing roadblocks, providing coaching, supporting team member roles and supporting the agile mindset.

Identifies key risks and ensures mitigation to organization acceptable levels.

Responsible for total quality assurance process for Workday HCM including: configuration/code standards, configuration/code reviews, design and execution of test cases, and test scripts.

Ensures processes provide support to end users including hypercare for major releases.

Provides support to other analysts and ensures all Workday HCM release items are implemented timely.

Maintains knowledge of governmental and state audit practices and requirements relating to system configuration through multiple tenant environments.

Identifies inefficiencies in processes, suggests enhancements, and presents proposals to stakeholders for internal Workday enhancements.

Coordinates with other Workday architectures include attending committee and release meetings.

Fosters ongoing Workday relationships and customer partnerships within user groups and/or the Workday community to ensure understanding of all current and new functionality available.

Proactively learns new technologies, standards, and applications; to keep current with new developments in technology.

Researches, conceptualizes and develops prototypes to test architectural concepts.

Optimizes systems for performance, scalability, reliability, extensibility and total cost of ownership.

Develops and guides a culture of talent development to meet business objectives and strategy.

This is not to be construed as an exhaustive list. Other duties logically associated with this position may be assigned. All responsibilities will be conducted within the parameters of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), other applicable regulatory requirements, and professional standards.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Vice President Human Resources
SUPERVISION GIVEN: Business Analyst, Sr. Business Analyst (2)

Bachelor's degree required.

Must possess a minimum five (5) years of progressing analysis, technical business analysis and/or project management experience with a minimum of two (2) years of supervisory experience.

Professional experience with Workday HCM required.

Must have a strong HR background with experience of one or more ERP implementation(s) and/or configuration(s) while maintaining a rigorous commitment to quality, security, and attention to detail.

Workday Certification is a requirement of the position and maintaining certification is required; candidates who are not certified will be considered for the position; however, they will need to successfully pass Workday certification as well as on-going successful re-certification as an ongoing condition of employment.

Must demonstrate a strong understanding of data design and management.

Must be familiar with Agile methodologies and principles; preferably Certified ScrumMaster (CSM).

Strong experience in HR Enterprise Applications.

Must demonstrate a strong foundation in analytical and problem-solving skills.

Must be able to work under deadlines and manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Must demonstrate the ability to analyze and document processes, procedures, etc.

Must demonstrate excellent customer service and communication skills.

Must be able to effectively lead and manage a team and be highly collaborative with other teams and stakeholders.

Must demonstrate ability to promote an inclusive environment that reflects the broad diversity and backgrounds represented by our students and employees and which every individual feels respected and valued.

Willingness to learn new functions and technologies required.

$120,000 - $125,000 annualized

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