Description

A TEKsystems Client is currently navigating a Workday implementation and is looking for a seasoned HRIS professional to join their team. The HR Technology & Workforce Data Lead is responsible for strategic oversight of HR technologies and workforce data governance. This role ensures system data integrity, security administration, and optimization of HR platforms including Workday HCM, ATS, and LMS while driving workforce analytics and actionable insights aligned with organizational strategy. The position creates and maintains business processes and workflows, develops maintenance plans, conducts regular audits, monitors queries, and proposes solutions to complex issues. This role requires translating business needs into system solutions, ensuring mobile usability, and collaborating effectively across HR, Payroll, Finance, IT, and vendors.

Key responsibilities of this role include:

• Serve as the primary administrator for Workday HCM, including modules for Core HCM, Payroll, Benefits, Advanced Compensation, and Talent.

• Manage system configurations, business processes, security roles, and compliance requirements.

• Oversee integrations between Workday and third-party systems (e.g., payroll vendors, benefits carriers, finance systems).

• Lead governance and optimization of HR technology ecosystem, including ATS and LMS platforms.

• Evaluate new tools and enhancements to improve user experience and operational efficiency.

• Ensure data integrity, accuracy, and compliance across all HR systems.

• Manage access controls, security protocols, and audit processes to safeguard sensitive employee information.

• Develop and deliver dashboards, metrics, and insights to HR leadership and business partners.

• Support advanced reporting needs for compliance, compensation planning, and workforce analytics.

• Partner with Payroll Manager and team to ensure accurate payroll processing and GL coding.

• Collaborate with Finance on integrations, reconciliations, and reporting alignment.

• Act as a liaison between HR, IT, and external vendors for system upgrades and issue resolution.

• Translate business requirements into system configurations and process improvements.

• Ensure mobile user experience is optimized for a workforce inclusive of computer-users and non-computer users.

• Act as a trusted advisor to HR leadership and business partners on technology strategy and data-driven decision-making.

• Create and execute system maintenance plans to ensure optimal performance and compliance.

• Conduct regular audits of HR systems to validate data integrity and security.

• Monitor system queries and troubleshoot issues, proposing solutions to complex problems.

• Launch/Enable new features as the organization readies for them.

• Develop workflows and business processes that align with organizational strategy and improve efficiency.

• Drive workforce data analysis and insights to support strategic decision-making.

• Identify training needs for users, leaders, updates, etc.

Skills

Workday, HRIS, communication & analytical skills, Reporting, Human resources, Business analysis

Top Skills Details

Workday,HRIS,communication & analytical skills

Additional Skills & Qualifications

The following skills are nice to have:

Vendor management experience for HR technology
Experience supporting manufacturing or non-technology oriented workforce environments
Familiarity with ATS, LMS and other HR technology platforms
Strong analytical skills and proficiency with reporting tools

Experience Level

Expert Level

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Chester, CT.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $90.00 - $100.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Chester,CT.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 24, 2026.

h4>About TEKsystems:

We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services

We’re a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We’re a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We’re strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We’re building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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