HCM Director (Workday)

TL;DR

HCM Director (Workday): Overseeing and optimizing HR systems for accurate employee data management, HR processes, and system functionality with an accent on administration, integrations, and strategic implementations. Focus on designing workflows, leading projects like upgrades and module implementations, ensuring data accuracy through audits and reporting, and managing the HR operations team.

Location: Hybrid role in Downtown Dallas, TX

Company

Fast-growing full-service commercial real estate services firm founded in 1996, headquartered in Dallas, TX, handling billions in transactions across office, industrial, retail, healthcare, land, and data center properties coast to coast.

What you will do

• Oversee HR systems setup, administration, maintenance, and daily operations, ensuring data accuracy, integrity, and security.
• Collaborate with HR, Payroll, Benefits, Finance, IT, and stakeholders to align HCM systems with business needs.
• Design, implement, and optimize workflows for HR activities like open enrollment, performance management, merit planning, and talent management.
• Manage system upgrades, implementations, integrations, and serve as primary contact for HRIS support and training.
• Conduct audits, build reports, trackers, and dashboards to support data-driven HR strategies and decision-making.
• Lead HCM projects ensuring on-time, on-budget delivery and cross-functional collaboration.
• Provide leadership to HR Operations team, including mentorship, performance reviews, work planning, and fostering a learning culture.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required
• 10+ years with HR systems and technology; 5+ years Workday experience; 5+ years managing a team
• Experience implementing new enterprise systems
• Experience with UKG/Ultipro preferred
• Strong knowledge of HCM functionality, reporting, data analysis, and HR processes (open enrollment, merit planning, performance management)
• Excellent communication, analytical, problem-solving skills; high attention to detail and confidentiality
• Project management skills to handle multiple priorities in fast-paced environment

Culture & Benefits

• Collaborative, high-caliber team environment guided by core values: smart, honest, nice, passionate.
• Competitive salaries, bonuses, medical/dental/vision insurance, pharmacy benefits, health savings account, flexible spending accounts.
• 401(k) with company matching, PTO, holiday pay.
• Opportunities for market knowledge, development, and meaningful career impact from day one.