Since 2012, we ve grown to become one of the leading single-family rental companies and homebuilders in the country, recently recognized as a top employer by Fortune and Great Place To Work®. At AMH, our goal is to simplify the experience of leasing a home through professional management and maintenance support, so our residents can focus on what really matters to them, wherever they are in life.
The Systems Administrator - HCM (Workday) is responsible for managing and maintain the HCM systems.
Responsibilities: Manages, maintains, configures, and implements applications and systems including support. Troubleshooting of incidents. Ensures system compliance, security, and licensing.
Creates and maintain system documentation, procedures, and policies. Performs complex Workday HCM configuration changes, creates test scripts, and tests to ensure all processes work according to the pre-determined goals.
Research, designs, tests and implements configuration changes resulting in process improvements.
Serves as a lead subject matter expert for Workday HCM and applies knowledge to maintain effective system utilization and accuracy.
Supports assigned Workday module(s) including managing Workday Semi-Annual Releases. Monitors system performance and proactively address any issues, coconsciously seek opportunities to enhance system process and improve user experience.
Tracks, schedules, plans, and executes on scheduled upgrades. Coordinates projects including managing project plans, gathering statuses, and sending status reports.
Identifies and documents requirements for configuration changes. Articulates project expectations to team members.
Identifies, tracks, monitors, and communicates on project-related issues, including scope changes that occur during projects.
Facilitates change management processes, including the development and execution of test scripts, communication plans, implementation plans, and rollback plans.
Investigates, triages, and troubleshoots escalated issues and system outages. Performs root cause analysis and exercises appropriate problem management strategies.
Manages vendors during incidents, enhancements, or maintenance of the application.
Requirements: High school diploma or GED required.
Bachelor’s degree in business administration, HR Management, Information Systems, and/or Computer Science preferred.
Workday HCM Core Certification or other relevant Workday Module Certifications
Minimum five (5) years of experience in HR Business Systems, Applications Management, and/or related field
Minimum three (3) years of experience in HRIS business administration; understanding of human resources concepts, processes, and procedures
Minimum three (3) years of in-depth hands-on experience configuring and maintaining Workday; HCM Core and other modules including but not limited to Recruiting, Advance Compensation, Talent Optimization, Learning, Help, Journeys, and People Analytics
Strong understanding of HR business processes
Excellent analytical thinking and problem solving /solutioning skills.
Compensation
The anticipated pay range/scale for this position is to. Actual starting base pay within this range will depend on factors including geographic location, education, training, skills, and relevant experience.
Additional Compensation
This position is not bonus-eligible.
Perks and Benefits
Employees have the opportunity to participate in medical, dental and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts and/or health savings accounts; dependent savings accounts; 401(k) with company matching contributions; employee stock purchase plan; and a tuition reimbursement program. The Company provides 9 paid holidays per year, and, upon hire, new employees will accrue paid time off (PTO) at a rate of 0.0577 hours of PTO per hour worked, up to a maximum of 120 hours per year.
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Requirements
Must-haves
The Systems Administrator - HCM (Workday) is responsible for managing and maintain the HCM systems.
Responsibilities: Manages, maintains, configures, and implements applications and systems including support. Troubleshooting of incidents. Ensures system compliance, security, and licensing.
Creates and maintain system documentation, procedures, and policies. Performs complex Workday HCM configuration changes, creates test scripts, and tests to ensure all processes work according to the pre-determined goals.
Research, designs, tests and implements configuration changes resulting in process improvements.
Serves as a lead subject matter expert for Workday HCM and applies knowledge to maintain effective system utilization and accuracy.
Tracks, schedules, plans, and executes on scheduled upgrades. Coordinates projects including managing project plans, gathering statuses, and sending status reports.
Identifies and documents requirements for configuration changes. Articulates project expectations to team members.
Identifies, tracks, monitors, and communicates on project-related issues, including scope changes that occur during projects.
Facilitates change management processes, including the development and execution of test scripts, communication plans, implementation plans, and rollback plans.
Investigates, triages, and troubleshoots escalated issues and system outages. Performs root cause analysis and exercises appropriate problem management strategies.
Manages vendors during incidents, enhancements, or maintenance of the application.
Requirements: High school diploma or GED required.
Workday HCM Core Certification or other relevant Workday Module Certifications
Minimum five (5) years of experience in HR Business Systems, Applications Management, and/or related field
Minimum three (3) years of experience in HRIS business administration; understanding of human resources concepts, processes, and procedures
Strong understanding of HR business processes
Excellent analytical thinking and problem solving /solutioning skills.
Nice-to-haves
Bachelor’s degree in business administration, HR Management, Information Systems, and/or Computer Science preferred.
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