Workday Human Resources Lead

Department: Univ Human Resources Central (XHR)

Position Title: Specialist
2-Strategic

Appointment Type: Professional Faculty

Job Location:
Corvallis

Benefits Eligible: Full-Time, benefits eligible

Remote or Hybrid option?:
Yes

Job Summary

University Human Resources is seeking a Workday Human Resources Lead. This is a
full-time (1.00 FTE), 12-month, professional faculty position.

The Workday Human Resource Lead is responsible for guiding
and sustaining the effective and efficient operation of Workday Human Resources modules at Oregon State University. This position plays a
critical role in supporting Workday at OSU through strategic problem-solving, coordinating daily system activities, leading cross-functional
teams, and serving as a liaison between functional and technical colleagues and partners. This position is responsible for leading a team of
HR Analysts in Human Resources system configuration, testing, deploying business process changes, maintaining data integrity, aligning
system capabilities with business needs, conducting training, and producing and maintaining documentation.

This role partners closely
with Research, Finance, IT, faculty and administrative units, and external vendors to optimize Workday functionality, strengthen data
integrity, advance operational excellence, and deliver seamless user experience. The Lead plays a pivotal role in governance, system
performance, continuous improvement, and roadmap planning, balancing day-to-day operations with long-range strategic
initiatives.

Why OSU?

Working for Oregon State University is so much more than a job!

Oregon State University is a dynamic community of dreamers, doers, problem-solvers and change-makers. We don’t wait for challenges
to present themselves – we seek them out and take them on. We welcome students, faculty and staff from every background and perspective into
a community where everyone feels seen and heard. We have deep-rooted mindfulness for the natural world and all who depend on it, and
together, we apply knowledge, tools and skills to build a better future for all.

FACTS:
* Top 1.4%
university in the world
* More research funding than all public universities in Oregon combined
* 1 of 3 land, sea,
space and sun grant universities in the U.S.
* 2 campuses, 11 colleges, 12 experiment stations, and Extension programs in all
36 counties
* 7 cultural resource
centers that offer education, celebration and belonging for everyone
* 100+ undergraduate degree programs, 80+
graduate degrees plus hundreds of minor options and certificates
* 35k+ students including more than 2.3k international students
and 10k students of color
* 217k+ alumni worldwide
* For more interesting facts about OSU visit: https://oregonstate.edu/about

Locations:

Oregon
State has a statewide presence with campuses in Corvallis and Bend, the OSU Portland Center and the Hatfield Marine Science Center on the
Pacific Coast in Newport.

Oregon State’s beautiful, historic and state-of-the-art main campus is located in one of America’s best
college towns. Corvallis is located close to the Pacific Ocean, the Cascade mountains and Oregon wine country. Nestled in the heart of the
Willamette Valley, this beautiful city offers miles of mountain biking and hiking trails, a river perfect for boating or kayaking and an
eclectic downtown featuring local cuisine, popular events and performances.

Total Rewards Package:

Oregon
State University offers a comprehensive benefits
package with benefits eligible positions that is designed to meet the needs of employees and their families including:
*
Medical, Dental, Vision and Basic Life. OSU pays 95% of premiums for you and your eligible dependents.
* Free
confidential mental health and emotional support services, and counseling resources.
* Retirement savings paid by the
university.
* A generous paid leave package, including holidays, vacation and sick leave.
* Tuition reduction
benefits for you or your qualifying dependents at OSU or the additional six Oregon Public Universities.
* Robust Work Life
programs including Dual Career assistance resources, flexible work arrangements, a Family Resource Center, Affinity Groups and an Employee
Assistance Program.
* Optional lifestyle benefits such as pet, accident, and critical illness insurance, giving you peace of
mind and the support you need to thrive in all aspects of your life.

Oregon State University is deeply committed to the principles of
a Health Promoting University. This commitment drives a collaborative approach across OSU’s safety and well-being programs, reducing silos
and coordinating efforts to enhance employee safety and well-being. By prioritizing resources that support the health of both employees and
students, OSU fosters a culture of care and a healthier campus environment where everyone can thrive.

2025 Best Place for Working Parents® Designation!

Future
and current OSU employees can use the Benefits
Calculator to learn more about the full value of the benefits provided at OSU.

Key
Responsibilities

Leadership, Functional and Technical Support 50%

• Serve as a strong consultative
  partner to business and functional leaders to continuously improve Workday service delivery, user experience, and operational
  efficiency.
• Define and communicate a clear vision for the Workday Human Resources support team members that aligns with
  institutional goals and best practices.
• Lead governance processes for Human Resources functions, including decision-making
  frameworks, change control, prioritization, and resource planning.
• Drive roadmap development for ongoing Workday improvements, new
  features, and cross-functional projects.
• Lead and mentor support team members, foster collaboration, accountability, and continuous
  learning.
• Coordinate daily operations of Workday Human Resources modules in collaboration with Analysts
• Prioritize and
  delegate tasks to ensure timely delivery of operational activities and enhancements
• Serve as the escalation point for complex Tier
  2 and Tier 3 system issues across ERP processes, reporting, security, integrations, and related domains.
• Act as a liaison between
  Human Resources, Finance, Budget & Treasury and IT units to troubleshoot, resolve, and communicate system issues.
• Guide and support
  configuration, testing, deployment, and validation of Workday business process changes, feature releases, integrations, reporting
  enhancements, and security updates.
• Evaluate feasibility of Workday modifications and enhancements; recommend solutions that
  balance system integrity, business requirements, and institutional standards.
• Participate in Core Workday Team leadership
  meetings.
• Represent the Workday team in strategic planning discussions.

System Performance, Cross-Functional
Collaboration & Service Excellence 40%

• Oversee data integrity efforts, including routine audits of data, system
  integrations, and reports.
• Ensure Human Resources integrations are operational and establish a daily monitoring plan
• Coordinate, track, and report on update cycles, Workday releases, testing activities, and ongoing operational performance.
• Define with Human Resources teams appropriate KPIs, success metrics, and dashboards that measure system effectiveness, service levels,
  and team performance.
• Ensure documentation is up to date for system functions, configurations, business processes, and decision
  histories.
• Facilitate cross-functional working sessions to gather requirements, evaluate system capabilities, and identify
  opportunities for process optimization.
• Lead process improvement initiatives, ensuring alignment with change management protocols
  and institutional governance standards.
• Promote a service excellence mindset across the support team, ensuring responsive
  communication, solution-oriented guidance, and consistent follow-through.
• Draft and distribute communications regarding system
  changes, updates, and best practices.
• Support reporting requirements by generating standard and ad hoc Workday reports for
  departments and auditors.
• Coordinate and deliver training sessions, user support materials, and knowledge-sharing activities for
  functional and technical Workday users.

Special Projects and Other Duties as Assigned 10%

• Manage short and
  long-term projects as requested by the CHRO and their leadership team, including researching, gathering, and synthesizing information that
  may result in generating reports, business cases, or new processes and procedures. Other duties as assigned.

What You Will
Need

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Information Systems, or a related field; or an equivalent combination of
  education and progressively responsible experience that demonstrate the required knowledge, skills and abilities.
• 5 years of
  experience working with Workday Human Resources.
• Experience working in a highly regulated industry with demonstrated ability to
  implement internal controls to fulfill regulatory requirements.
• Knowledge of reporting, data governance, integrations, and security
  concepts related to ERP environments.
• Working knowledge of accounting concepts.
• Experience supervising or managing
  staff.
• Experience coordinating cross-functional teams or projects in HR, Finance, or IT environments.
• Experience leading
  projects, coordinating stakeholders, managing timelines, and documenting decisions.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication
  skills with proven ability to translate technical concepts into user-friendly language for diverse audiences.
• Customer-focused
  mindset with a commitment to timely, clear, and solution-oriented interactions.
• This position is designated as a critical or
  security-sensitive position; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a criminal history check and be determined to be position
  qualified as per University Standard: 05-010 et seq. Incumbents are required to self-report convictions and those in youth programs may have
  additional criminal history checks every 24 months.

What We Would Like You to Have

• Process improvement,
  project management, or change management experience desirable (Lean, Six Sigma, PMP, or PROSCI).
• Ability to define KPIs, analyze
  performance data, and report operational metrics to leadership.
• Strong attention to detail in managing data integrity, compliance,
  and system documentation.
• Ability to manage ambiguity, prioritize competing tasks, and adapt to organizational change.
• MBA degree.

Working Conditions / Work Schedule

This position can be fully remote.

This role
requires the regular use of a computer and standard office equipment and may involve extended periods of sitting or standing. Occasional
work outside of standard business hours may be required to meet deadlines or support projects. This position may also involve occasional
travel for meetings, conferences, or other professional engagements.

Pay Method: Salary

Pay
Period: 1st through the last day of the month

Pay Date: Last working day of the
month

Recommended Full-Time Salary Range: $110,000-$150,000

Link to Position Description: https://jobs.oregonstate.edu/position_descriptions/180612

Number of Vacancies:
1

Anticipated Appointment Begin Date: 08/01/2026

Closing Date:
06/23/2026

Indicate how you intend to recruit for this search
Competitive / External – open to ALL qualified
applicants

Special Instructions to Applicants

When applying you will be required to attach the following
electronic documents:

1) A resume/CV; and

2) A cover letter indicating how your qualifications and experience have prepared
you for this position.

You will also be required to submit the names of at least three professional references, their e-mail
addresses and telephone numbers as part of the application process.

For additional information please contact: Brittney McDonald@ brittney.mcdonald@oregonstate.edu or 541-737-2806

We are an Equal Opportunity
Employer, including disability, protected veteran, and other protected status.

OSU will conduct a review of the National Sex Offender
Public website prior to hire.

Starting salary within the salary range will be commensurate with skills, education, and
experience.

OSU is a fair chance employer committed to inclusive hiring. We encourage applications from candidates who bring a wide
range of lived experience including involvement with the justice system. This job has “critical or security-sensitive” responsibilities. If
you are selected as a finalist, your initial job offer will be contingent upon the results of a job-related pre-employment check (such as a
background check, motor vehicle history check, sexual misconduct reference check, etc.). Background check results do not automatically
disqualify a candidate. Take a look at our Background
Checks website including the for candidates
section for more details. If you have questions or concerns about the pre-employment check, please contact OSU’s Employee and Labor
Relations team at employee.relations@oregonstate.edu.

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