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Over the 60 plus years of Generac’s history, we’ve been dedicated to energy innovation. From creating the home standby generator market category, to our current evolution into an energy technology solutions company, we continue to push new boundaries.

Manages the organization's Human Resources Information Technology system, Workday. Assesses and anticipates HR-related needs and proactively communicates and drives solutions. Manages and builds strong cross-functional teams and relationships with all stakeholders. Takes ownership to drive technology projects and scale our HR/Payroll system and delivery while ensuring that all the stakeholders are involved and aligned throughout the process. Helps execute an HR technology roadmap that provides the tools and insights necessary for the human capital management of the business.

Major Responsibilities:

• Provides expert functional and technical support for the HRIS function and Workday system. Serves as the key resource and subject matter expert (SME) in terms of Workday system functionality for functional areas: HCM, Onboarding, Compensation, Benefits, EIB loads, Help, and Security. Handles all configuration, BP updates, design documentation, internal audits, and testing for these areas.

• Will provide oversight to Absence, Payroll, Time Tracking, Recruiting, Talent, Leaning and Reporting.

• Manages HRIS team case tickets, ensuring proper escalation and resource assignment. Manages break fixes through resolve.

• Responsible for designing, deploying, and managing various HR/payroll technology updates. Helps execute a technology roadmap that balances the strategic and operational needs of the organization.

• Optimize the use of HR tools, and drive HR process optimization and standardization as it relates to systems while balancing the business need for flexibility.

• Develop and implement data architecture and integrity policies, processes, and audits that ensure data is secure, accurate, and up to date while supporting regulatory requirements and best practices.

• Drives efforts to determine best HR/Payroll technology options for the organization, leads system implementation, migration, and integration efforts in strong collaboration with other HR teams and Information Systems. This includes determining requirements, testing, rollout, and end-user training and adoption.

• Drive adoption, communication, and change management for HR/payroll technology changes and/or implementations across the organization.

• Works with IT to define, troubleshoot and test system integrations.

• Manage HR system projects to meet objectives on time and on budget.

• Manage vendors, ensuring internal and external service levels, and regular business reviews.

• Manages and supports Workday releases.

• Responsible for SOX and SOC-1 audit processes, documentation and engagement with internal audit and 3rd party auditors.

• Partners with the Director of Global HR Technology to develop the systems and process roadmap to support the areas aligned with the organization’s technology strategy.

• This position may have direct reports - coaches and develops staff. Sets clear expectations to inspire and motivate the team. Manages performance by recognizing achievement, providing feedback, and administering progressive discipline when necessary.

Minimum Job Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree (or equivalent knowledge) in Human Resources, Information Technology, or a related field.

• At least 5 years of HR technology experience, including 2 years of management-level experience supporting HR/payroll technology solutions that include implementations on a global scale, business process improvements, and development of a self-service culture.

• Workday certifications preferred but not required.

• Experience managing team(s) engaged in the design, implementation, and maintenance of HR/payroll technology that includes responsibility for data maintenance, system configuration, and reporting.

• Experience diagnosing problems and identifying and driving appropriate solutions.

• Experience driving major change/transformation initiatives in a highly matrixed organization.

• Experience influencing all levels of the organization, driving and implementing company-wide changes.

• Experience with reporting and analytics.

Knowledge & Skills:

• Proven technical writing skills for developing, implementing, and maintaining documentation.

• Excellent verbal, interpersonal, and written communication skills necessary to interact with staff at all levels of the organization.

• Requires attention to detail and analytical skills necessary to evaluate situations and take appropriate action.

• Demonstrated understanding of the laws and regulations that affect HR/payroll systems.

• Critical thinking skills with the ability to research and analyze data drawn from multiple sources to find problems and make effective decisions.

• Strong business and financial acumen.

• Strong customer service orientation.

• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with a variety of stakeholders.

• Ability to translate the technical nature of compensation for clear stakeholder understanding.

• Consultative and collaborative style that allows for influence without authority.

• Proficiency in MS Office applications. Highly proficient with Excel.

Physical Demands : While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear; and use hands to manipulate objects or controls. The employee is regularly required to stand and walk. On occasion the incumbent may be required to stoop, bend or reach above the shoulders. The employee must occasionally lift up to 25 pounds. Specific conditions of this job are typical of frequent and continuous computer-based work requiring periods of sitting, close vision and ability to adjust focus. Occasional travel.

“We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.”

Our success is directly tied to our employees’ professional growth and personal well-being, combined with strong families and communities. As an inclusive workplace, our employees embrace diversity, celebrate differences, and treat others with equality and respect.

Over the 60 plus years of Generac’s history, we’ve been dedicated to energy innovation. From creating the home standby generator market category, to our current evolution into an energy technology solutions company, we continue to push new boundaries.

As one of the leaders and largest suppliers of power generation equipment and technology, the work we do touches millions of lives. Employees at Generac are encouraged to be innovative and are valued as an integral part of our global team. Our challenging goals develop knowledgeable employees dedicated to helping continue Generac’s success. Generac provides individuals the opportunity to work in a fast-paced agile work environment where their work makes a difference in people’s lives and their own.