Director, Workday Technology & HR Systems

Bell Partners is seeking a Director, Workday Technology & HR Systems to lead the strategy, architecture, integration, governance, and optimization of our Workday platform. This role combines deep technical expertise with business partnership to ensure Workday is scalable, secure, and aligned with enterprise IT strategy.

You will own the technical roadmap, data integrity, integrations, and platform performance, while also ensuring strong end-user adoption through support and training strategies. This is a high-impact role for a leader who can bridge systems engineering with business outcomes partnering with the HR, Payroll, Learning, Finance and IT teams.

Why Bell Partners

• Opportunity to lead a critical enterprise platform transformation

• High visibility with executive leadership and cross-functional teams

• Focus on innovation, data integrity, and scalable technology solutions

• Collaborative culture with strong emphasis on results and continuous improvement

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

HR Technology & Process Optimization

• Partner with HR Centers of Excellence and Operations teams to optimize business processes and maximize Workday capabilities

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives that enhance employee, manager, and HR experiences

• Identify opportunities to automate manual processes and improve operational efficiency

Analytics, Reporting & Data Governance

• Own enterprise Workday reporting strategy, dashboards, and workforce analytics

• Ensure data quality, consistency, and integrity across HR systems

• Provide executive-level reporting and insights to support business decision-making

• Establish and maintain data governance standards, audit readiness, and compliance reporting

Platform & Architecture

• Own the technical design and configuration of Workday across HCM, Payroll, Expense, Recruiting, Benefits, Talent, and future platform expansion

• Define and enforce platform standards, governance, and scalable architecture

• Ensure system performance, reliability, and long-term sustainability

• HRIS Administration, Analytics and Reporting

• Learning management administration

Integrations & Data

• Lead development of Workday integrations (APIs, EIBs, and third-party systems)

• Own data flows and architecture to ensure accuracy, auditability, and compliance

• Drive automation and improvements in data quality and system interoperability

Security & Compliance

• Design and manage Workday security, including role-based access and segregation of duties

• Partner with IT security and audit to ensure compliance with data privacy and regulatory requirements

• Governance and program management

Delivery & Releases

• Lead end-to-end delivery of system enhancements, upgrades, and releases

• Develop and maintain a formal system for evaluating new Workday features and third-party solutions to ensure continuous value creation and alignment with business objectives

• Manage impact assessment, testing, and controlled deployment of new functionality

User Support & Training

• Ensure an effective support model, improving user experience and reducing recurring issues

• Partner with Learning & Development to deliver role-based training and drive adoption

• Develop training strategies aligned with system changes and new capabilities

• Deep expertise in Workday architecture, integrations, reporting, and security

• Experience with enterprise systems, data flows, and integration design

• Proven ability to lead complex initiatives and balance business and technical needs

• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to deliver in a fast-paced environment

Education and Background:

• Bachelor’s degree in IT, Computer Science, or related field (Workday certification preferred)

• 10+ years of Workday experience with strong technical leadership focus

• 5+ years of Workday consulting experience preferred

At Bell Partners, our mission is to be the apartment company of choice by creating value and honoring commitments to our residents, partners, and associates. We proudly serve our community of 85,000+ homes across 13 states and the District of Columbia. As stewards entrusted to contribute with care and appreciation, our 2,000 associates succeed in a dynamic space where everyone impacts. We take pride in producing outstanding results and fostering a work environment that allows everyone to contribute to their fullest potential. We rise above industry standards when every associate embraces their unique role and seizes the opportunity to make an impact.