HR Systems Consultant-Workday (Finance)

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Your Role:

The HR Systems Consultant supports and maintains the global human resource information system, Workday.  The role serves as the primary contact for issue resolution, questions or requirements that result in functional configuration changes, including security administration and business process design.   Responsible for helping to ensure data integrity, testing of system changes and analyzing business processes for improvement opportunities.  Workday modules supported include core HCM and other modules as may be required.

Your Responsibilities:

Process Expertise and Business Partnership

• Provide Workday functional consulting and direction to members of the CoEs, HR functions (Talent Acquisition, Total Rewards, Talent Management, HR Operations) and business
•  Researches, identifies the root cause of issues and seeks a resolution within established SLAs
• Supports functional system configuration in Workday HCM
• Participates in project implementations with system conversions, implementations, upgrades or data conversions
• Ensures accuracy and integrity of data entered into HRIS system (Workday). 
• Prepares adhoc reports as needed using Workday or other tools.
• Understand functional and technical architecture of Workday and related interfaces that serve as data providers

​Process Governance

• Analyzes and evaluates results from reporting, data audits, and support ticket usage statistics to provide recommendations to HRIS/IT Team and leadership for use in making system improvements

• Own and execute Workday security plan for HR and other Workday users.
• Develops/socializes process documentation and training materials and ensures vendor meets established SLA (service level agreements) guidelines and goals
• Assist in the formulation of procedures and best practices for users of HRIS systems
• Propose, document and implement new or revised processes to improve data integrity and promote the consistent use of HR data and HRIS systems

Controls

• Monitors business processes in Workday to ensure alignment with process flow documentation
• Adheres to all company, country, local and other applicable laws or SOX requirements with respect to data usage and storage
• Ensure adherence to process documentation and training materials and meets established SLA (service level agreements) guidelines and goals

What You Need to Succeed (Minimum Requirements):

• Education: Bachelors Degree
• Required Experience: Minimum 2 years of Workday experience. Workday security knowledge and experience is preferred.
• Minimum 3 years' experience in HR Operations, HRIS, HR Technology or IT with an emphasis in Workday configuration

What Will Give You the Competitive Edge (Preferred Requirements):

• Workday HCM
• Must have strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills (verbal and written).
• Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint Advanced MS Excel Skills
• Strong analytic and diagnostic skills as well as a data-driven and metrics-driven approach
• Experience with SAP, or other HCM system.
• Accuracy and thoroughness while meeting customer needs in timely manner
• Ability to refine processes based on best practices
• Ability to work across cultures and across diverse management styles

Additional Information:

• Location: Elanco Global Headquarters - Indianapolis, IN (Hybrid)
• Travel: Minimal

Don't meet every single requirement? Studies have shown underrecognized groups are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Elanco we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive work environment. If you think you might be a good fit for a role but don't necessarily meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply. You may be the right candidate for this role or other roles!

Elanco Benefits and Perks

We offer a comprehensive benefits package focusing on financial, physical, and mental well-being while encouraging our employees to pursue our purpose! Some highlights include:

• Multiple relocation packages
• Two week-long shutdowns (mid-summer and year-end) in the US (in addition to PTO)
• 8-week parental leave
• 9 Employee Resource Groups
• Annual bonus offering
• Flexible work arrangements
• Up to 6% 401K matching

Elanco is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status