Job Description
HRIS Lead
Short Description : We currently have an opening as a HRIS Lead who will report to VP of IT.
Position Structure: Full Time / Salary / In Office
WHAT APACHE INDUSTRIAL HAS TO OFFER
Apache Industrial offers career opportunities for both Craft and Non-Craft employees . Whether you work in the field or support our operations from the office, you’ll be part of a team that values safety, teamwork, and quality.
We provide opportunities to gain experience, grow, and advance your career while working alongside experienced and supportive teammates. At Apache Industrial, every role plays an important part in our success.
POSITION OVERVIEW: As a Workday Subject Matter Expert (SME) — HCM at Apache, you will be responsible for serving as the organization’s primary internal authority on Workday Human Capital Management (HCM). This includes the configuration, governance, administration, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement of the Workday HCM environment, including Core HCM, Recruiting, and Talent Management. You will partner closely with Human Resources, Talent Acquisition, Talent Management, IT, and business stakeholders to translate organizational requirements into scalable, effective, and well-governed Workday solutions.
A TYPICAL DAY MIGHT INCLUDE:
Serving as the primary internal expert and point of contact for Workday HCM, advising HR, IT, and business stakeholders on system capabilities, functionality, and best practices
Owning end-to-end configuration of Workday business processes, security roles, condition rules, calculated fields, and organizational structures
Partnering with HR, Talent Acquisition, and Talent Management teams to gather business requirements, design solutions, and implement system enhancements
Leading unit, regression, and user acceptance testing for new configurations, enhancements, integrations, and Workday bi-annual releases
Troubleshooting and resolving Workday production issues, identifying root causes and implementing sustainable solutions in partnership with Workday Support and internal teams
Evaluating new Workday features and releases, conducting impact assessments, and recommending adoption strategies and system enhancements
Supporting integrations between Workday and third-party systems, including payroll, benefits, ATS, background check, and other HR-related systems, in partnership with technical teams
Maintaining accurate system documentation, including configuration workbooks, process flows, business process documentation, and standard operating procedures
Ensuring data integrity, system security, and compliance across the Workday HCM environment through regular audits and review of system access and configuration
Providing Tier 2/Tier 3 support, training, and guidance to HR business partners, People Team members, and Workday end users
Maintaining knowledge of Workday product capabilities and participating in Workday Community forums, Brainstorm discussions, customer advisory groups, and other professional resources
Supporting continuous improvement initiatives by identifying opportunities to streamline HR processes, improve system functionality, and enhance the employee and user experience
Collaborating with team members, leaders, and other departments
Managing priorities and completing tasks in a timely manner
Supporting a professional, safe, and productive work environment
Performing other duties as assigned
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:
Required
Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Information Systems, Business, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience
5+ years of hands-on Workday HCM configuration experience
Experience with at least one full Workday implementation or major re-implementation
Deep functional expertise in Core HCM, including organizational structures, business processes, and security groups
Working knowledge of Workday Recruiting and/or Talent Management
Proven experience managing Workday bi-annual releases, including impact assessments and…