Head of HR Technology

Liberty Bank is seeking a visionary and results-driven executive to lead the enterprise-wide strategy, implementation, optimization, and governance of the Workday platform. This role will ensure Workday is leveraged as a strategic enabler of enterprise-wide operational efficiency, digital transformation, and exceptional employee experience across the organization. The VP will have proven experience leading enterprise Workday programs in banking or financial services providing executive oversight, strong program governance, change management, cross-functional collaboration, and long-term strategic direction and execution for Workday within Liberty Bank, Strategic Leadership & Vision

• Serve an overall program lead for Workday implementation and continuous improvement

• Develop and execute a comprehensive Workday strategy aligned with Liberty Bank’s digital roadmap, workforce planning, and operational goals.

• Define and drive the vision for Workday as a unified platform for HR, and operational excellence.

• Serve as a thought leader in enterprise HRIS transformation, identifying opportunities to enhance business performance through Workday capabilities.

• Partner with Human Resources, Risk, Finance and IT leadership to ensure Workday capabilities support strategic workforce and overall financial goals.

Enterprise-Wide Governance & Execution

• Manage scope, budget, resources and risk across all Workday modules in this multi-phase program, including but not limited to HCM, Payroll, Compensation, Talent Management, Recruiting, and Financials.

• Establish program governance frameworks to manage priorities, resolve cross-functional challenges, and ensure accountability across departments.

• Ensure alignment with enterprise architecture standards, security, and data governance policies.

• Lead steering committees and report to senior executives on program status, risks, and value realization.

User Experience

• Enhance both frontline and end-user interactions by continuously optimizing reporting tools and feature functionality, ensuring alignment with industry best practices and evolving business needs.

Dedicated Focus & Accountability

• Serve as the executive sponsor and champion for Workday initiatives, ensuring alignment with enterprise-wide strategic priorities.

• Define and monitor KPIs to measure adoption, engagement, data integrity, and ROI.

• Promote a data-driven culture by enabling actionable insights through Workday analytics and dashboards.

Cross-Functional & Vendor Management

• Act as the primary liaison between Liberty Bank and Workday, implementation partners, system integrators, and third-party vendors.

• Manage vendor relationships, contracts, and performance to ensure delivery of value and alignment with business needs.

• Drive collaboration across HR, Finance, IT, Risk, Compliance, and Operations to maximize Workday’s enterprise impact.

Risk Management & Change Enablement

• Identify and mitigate risks related to Workday implementation, including data privacy, regulatory compliance, and system integration.

• Lead change management strategies to drive user adoption, engagement, and organizational alignment.

• Establish training, support, and continuous improvement programs to ensure Workday remains a high-value asset.

• Establish change control processes to align with current Liberty Bank risk management and internal governance standards.

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Information Systems, Computer Science, or a related field is required; a Master’s degree is preferred.

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in Workday program management and implementation and system administration.

• Strong understanding of HR processes across talent acquisition, core HR, payroll, performance management, learning, and compliance.

• Advanced skills in HR data analytics, reporting, and visualization tools

• Experience in Banking, Financial Services or other Regulated Industries preferred.

• Excellent leadership, facilitation, communication, program management and stakeholder engagement skills. Experience managing system integrations and migrations.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• General Office Equipment

• Keyboard Dexterity

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