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We turn customer challenges into growth opportunities.

Material is a global strategy partner to the world’s most recognizable brands and innovative companies. Our people around the globe thrive by helping organizations design and deliver rewarding customer experiences.

We use deep human insights, design innovation and data to create experiences powered by modern technology. Our approaches speed engagement and growth for the companies we work with and transform relationships between businesses and the people they serve.

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Overview

Reporting to the Director, Enterprise Applications as a member of the IT Enterprise Applications team, Senior Associate, Workday HCM is a talented individual contributor, responsible for managing, monitoring, & enhancing Material’s Talent applications, their usability, integrations, and the overall Talent data quality & symmetry.

Senior Associate,Workday HCM is an enthusiastic subject matter expert who partners with the People IT, People (HR) stakeholders (e.g., Business Partners, Recruiters, Resource Management & Planning) to better understand Material’s People technology needs, identifies & implements HCM best practices, and ensures value is delivered by Material’s investment in People technologies. They fulfil Material IT's mission of People First by identifying & implementing best practices, ensuring value is delivered by Material’s investment in Workday HCM functionalities. They appreciate nuance, but fight complexity, motivated by the satisfaction of faster, more reliable outcomes for Material’s client-facing project teams and end-users, and are energized by exposure to the full gamut of the Enterprise Applications, translating business needs into reliable, scalable & secure solutions

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the HRIS partner supporting designated HCM areas in Workday, such as Core HR, Benefits, Talent, Advanced Compensation, etc.,
• Provide consultation to HR Business Partners and HR COEs, building domain knowledge, gathering requirements, providing solutions and impact analysis
• Serve as subject matter expert on current and upcoming Workday capabilities
• Evaluate releases and functionality to identify opportunities to improve and optimize the use Workday
• Uses best judgement to ensure this is delivered, maximizing data integrity, and leveraging the use of operations partners where appropriate
• Configure, test, validate and implement Business Process changes in Workday
• Assist in testing of integrations, security, annual events
• Maintain master data values in Workday (ex: Job Profile, Job Family, Job Group, Roles, Custom Organization Types, Positions, Locations)
• Provide input and knowledge sharing with Workday Team Lead, Workday Team Members, and clients as appropriate
• Participate in scheduled and ad hoc training in order to improve policy and process acumen

Knowledge and Skills

• Understanding of HR operations and experience in employee data management
• Strong verbal and written communication skills to interact with HR clients, cross-functional colleagues and IT
• Ability to accurately collect information in order to understand and assess the clients’ needs and situation
• Strong attention to detail and ability to prioritize workload and provide timely follow-up and resolution
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple projects

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or an equivalent experience
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in Workday HCM
• Foundational experience in systems integrations is preferred

• Foundational understanding of day-to-day optimization & troubleshooting of modern HRIS and HCM platforms, including but not limited to:
• Resource Management,
• Talent Acquisitions,
• Learning and Development,
• Compensation and Benefits

Why work for Material?

In addition to fulfilling, high-impact work, company culture and benefits are integral to determining if a job is a right fit for you. Here’s a bit about who we are and highlights around what we offer.

Who We Are & What We Care About

·       Material is a global company and we work with best-of-class brands worldwide. We also create and launch new brands and products, putting innovation and value creation at the center of our practice. Our clients are in the top of their class, across industry sectors from technology to retail, transportation, finance and healthcare.

·       Material employees join a peer group of exceptionally talented colleagues across the company, the country, and even the world. We develop capabilities, craft and leading-edge market offerings across seven global practices including strategy and insights, design, data & analytics, technology and tracking. Our engagement management team makes it all hum for clients.

·       We prize inclusion and interconnectedness. We amplify our impact through the people, perspectives, and expertise we engage in our work. Our commitment to deep human understanding combined with a science & systems approach uniquely equips us to bring a rich frame of reference to our work.

·       A community focused on learning and making an impact. Material is an outcomes focused company. We create experiences that matter, create new value and make a difference in people's lives.

 What We Offer

·       Professional Development and Mentorship.

·       Hybrid work mode with remote friendly workplace. (6 times in a row Great Place To Work Certified).

·       Health and Family Insurance.

·       40+ Leaves per year along with maternity & paternity leaves.

·       Wellness, meditation and Counselling sessions.