Workday Implementation Manager

As a member of the Finance and HR Systems management team, the HRIS Manager will have responsibility for the effective functioning of all HR software systems *LI-MB1

JOB FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES

• Recognize, exemplify and adhere to ICON's values which centers around our commitment to People, Clients and Performance.
• As a manager, the employee is expected to embrace and contribute to our culture of process improvement with a focus on streamlining our processes adding value to our business and meeting client needs.
• Travel (approximately 15%) domestic and/or international
• Manage the day to day activities of the HRIS team. This will include a mixture of support and project related work
• Act as an escalation point for any issues that cannot be resolved within the team
• Provide monthly, quarterly and ad hoc reports to Department Heads as requested.
• Act as main point of contact for HRIS Team during Audits and specific requests for audit-related reports.
• Work with senior members of HR community and the Director of Finance and HR Systems to determine HRIS systems strategy in line with business priorities
• Understand how HR technology can contribute to the overall goals of the HR function
• Support the HR management team with regard to ad hoc projects as appropriate
• Other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISION

• Manage motivate and lead HRIS team of staff (approximately 5 people)
• Provide regular feedback to manager on work status and problem areas
• Engage with projects to ensure timely delivery of fit for purpose systems and solutions
• Drive delivery of high quality products on agreed deadlines, promptly escalates issues
• Actively support teamwork both within own group and across the Applications group, by offering assistance to other team members in an effort to achieve team goals
• Participates/leads discussions that result in optimal solutions
• Has an excellent understanding of the ICON organization and interdependencies between groups.
• Has an excellent understanding of ICON’s applications and systems and solutions

EXPERIENCE, SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS

• A minimum of 3 years proven experience in managing HR related systems and projects within a significant and diverse HR function.
• A minimum of 2 years’ experience with Workday HR systems
• Strong working knowledge of other industry standard HR solutions (example: Taleo)
• Strong working knowledge of HR practices and procedures
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• 3 years’ experience as a people manager
• High level of proficiency with MS desktop solutions (Word, Excel etc)

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelors Degree in Business/HR or a related discipline

Benefits of Working in ICON

ICON enjoys a strong reputation for quality and is focused on staff development.  We make it our mission to attract the most diverse and creative minds into the business and we continually strive to provide opportunities for our people to excel, grow and build a great career.  We understand that our greatest asset is the skills and talents of our people and they are truly what set us apart. 

Other than working with a great team of smart and energetic people, we also offer a very competitive benefits package.  This varies from country to country so a dedicated recruiter will discuss this with you at interview stage.

We care about our people as they are the key to our success. We provide an open and friendly work environment where we empower people and provide them with opportunities to develop their long term career.  

ICON is an equal opportunity employer -  M/F/D/V and committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment