Associate Director Software Engineering (Workday)

TL;DR

Associate Director Software Engineering (Workday): Lead and architect Workday and HR tool solutions aligning with strategic goals, managing platform health and continuous improvement. Focus on leading cross-functional teams, prioritizing enhancements, and ensuring alignment with business needs in a global enterprise environment.

Location: Remote (United States), based in Research Triangle Park, NC

Salary: $138,480–$263,160 per year (varies by location)

Company

hirify.global designs, builds, manages, and modernizes mission-critical technology systems globally, focusing on equity and inclusion.

What you will do

• Lead a team responsible for Workday and HR tools in Total Rewards and other HR functional areas.
• Architect technology solutions aligning business needs with strategic goals and industry best practices.
• Maintain platform health, troubleshoot escalated issues, and drive continuous improvement.
• Create and manage product and release backlogs, prioritizing enhancements with global HR Tech partners.
• Build strong relationships with HR partners and business leaders to align priorities and make trade-off decisions.
• Coordinate testing efforts and contribute to enhancing employee experience with transparency and collaboration.

Requirements

• Location: Must be based in the United States, specifically Research Triangle Park, NC or remote within the US.
• 5+ years of experience in Workday application development and deployment with required Workday certifications.
• 5+ years leading teams and experience in application architecture, middleware, and data management.
• Minimum 10+ years in enterprise IT or HR technology with at least 2 years in leadership managing Workday implementations.
• Proven track record managing large-scale Workday projects and experience in global, cross-functional teams.

Nice to have

• Experience with Workday Core HCM, Recruiting, Talent and Performance, and Security modules.
• Bachelor’s degree in IT, Business Administration, HR, or related field.

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits including medical, dental, disability, retirement, paid leave, and time off.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development with access to industry certifications.
• Dynamic and inclusive work environment promoting equity and diversity.
• Employee learning programs and company-wide volunteering and giving platforms.