Workday Human Resources Lead

Oregon State University, United States

Updated: 3 months ago
Location: Corvallis, OREGON
Deadline: 23 Jun 2026

Position Details
Position Information


Department Univ Human Resources Central (XHR)
Position Title Specialist 2-Strategic
Job Title Workday Human Resources Lead
Appointment Type Professional Faculty
Job Location Corvallis
Benefits Eligible Full-Time, benefits eligible
Remote or Hybrid option? Yes
Job Summary
University Human Resources is seeking a Workday Human Resources Lead. This is a full-time (1.00 FTE), 12-month, professional faculty position.
The Workday Human Resource Lead is responsible for guiding and sustaining the effective and efficient operation of Workday Human Resources modules at Oregon State University. This position plays a critical role in supporting Workday at OSU through strategic problem-solving, coordinating daily system activities, leading cross-functional teams, and serving as a liaison between functional and technical colleagues and partners. This position is responsible for leading a team of HR Analysts in Human Resources system configuration, testing, deploying business process changes, maintaining data integrity, aligning system capabilities with business needs, conducting training, and producing and maintaining documentation.
This role partners closely with Research, Finance, IT, faculty and administrative units, and external vendors to optimize Workday functionality, strengthen data integrity, advance operational excellence, and deliver seamless user experience. The Lead plays a pivotal role in governance, system performance, continuous improvement, and roadmap planning, balancing day-to-day operations with long-range strategic initiatives.
Why OSU?
Working for Oregon State University is so much more than a job!
Oregon State University is a dynamic community of dreamers, doers, problem-solvers and change-makers. We don’t wait for challenges to present themselves — we seek them out and take them on. We welcome students, faculty and staff from every background and perspective into a community where everyone feels seen and heard. We have deep-rooted mindfulness for the natural world and all who depend on it, and together, we apply knowledge, tools and skills to build a better future for all.
FACTS:
• Top 1.4% university in the world
• More research funding than all public universities in Oregon combined
• 1 of 3 land, sea, space and sun grant universities in the U.S.
• 2 campuses, 11 colleges, 12 experiment stations, and Extension programs in all 36 counties
• 7 cultural resource centers that offer education, celebration and belonging for everyone
• 100+ undergraduate degree programs, 80+ graduate degrees plus hundreds of minor options and certificates
• 35k+ students including more than 2.3k international students and 10k students of color
• 217k+ alumni worldwide
• For more interesting facts about OSU visit: https://oregonstate.edu/about
Locations:
Oregon State has a statewide presence with campuses in Corvallis and Bend, the OSU Portland Center and the Hatfield Marine Science Center on the Pacific Coast in Newport.
Oregon State’s beautiful, historic and state-of-the-art main campus is located in one of America’s best college towns. Corvallis is located close to the Pacific Ocean, the Cascade mountains and Oregon wine country. Nestled in the heart of the Willamette Valley, this beautiful city offers miles of mountain biking and hiking trails, a river perfect for boating or kayaking and an eclectic downtown featuring local cuisine, popular events and performances.
Total Rewards Package:
Oregon State University offers a comprehensive benefits package with benefits eligible positions that is designed to meet the needs of employees and their families including:
• Medical, Dental, Vision and Basic Life. OSU pays 95% of premiums for you and your eligible dependents.
• Free confidential mental health and emotional support services, and counseling resources.
• Retirement savings paid by the university.
• A generous paid leave package, including holidays, vacation and sick leave.
• Tuition reduction benefits for you or your qualifying dependents at OSU or the additional six Oregon Public Universities.
• Robust Work Life programs including Dual Career assistance resources, flexible work arrangements, a Family Resource Center, Affinity Groups and an Employee Assistance Program.
• Optional lifestyle benefits such as pet, accident, and critical illness insurance, giving you peace of mind and the support you need to thrive in all aspects of your life.
Oregon State University is deeply committed to the principles of a Health Promoting University. This commitment drives a collaborative approach across OSU’s safety and well-being programs, reducing silos and coordinating efforts to enhance employee safety and well-being. By prioritizing resources that support the health of both employees and students, OSU fosters a culture of care and a healthier campus environment where everyone can thrive.
2025 Best Place for Working Parents® Designation!
Future and current OSU employees can use the Benefits Calculator to learn more about the full value of the benefits provided at OSU.
Key Responsibilities
Leadership, Functional and Technical Support 50%
  • Serve as a strong consultative partner to business and functional leaders to continuously improve Workday service delivery, user experience, and operational efficiency.
  • Define and communicate a clear vision for the Workday Human Resources support team members that aligns with institutional goals and best practices.
  • Lead governance processes for Human Resources functions, including decision-making frameworks, change control, prioritization, and resource planning.
  • Drive roadmap development for ongoing Workday improvements, new features, and cross-functional projects.
  • Lead and mentor support team members, foster collaboration, accountability, and continuous learning.
  • Coordinate daily operations of Workday Human Resources modules in collaboration with Analysts
  • Prioritize and delegate tasks to ensure timely delivery of operational activities and enhancements​
  • Serve as the escalation point for complex Tier 2 and Tier 3 system issues across ERP processes, reporting, security, integrations, and related domains.
  • Act as a liaison between Human Resources, Finance, Budget & Treasury and IT units to troubleshoot, resolve, and communicate system issues.
  • Guide and support configuration, testing, deployment, and validation of Workday business process changes, feature releases, integrations, reporting enhancements, and security updates.
  • Evaluate feasibility of Workday modifications and enhancements; recommend solutions that balance system integrity, business requirements, and institutional standards.
  • Participate in Core Workday Team leadership meetings.
  • Represent the Workday team in strategic planning discussions.


System Performance, Cross-Functional Collaboration & Service Excellence 40%
  • Oversee data integrity efforts, including routine audits of data, system integrations, and reports.
  • Ensure Human Resources integrations are operational and establish a daily monitoring plan
  • Coordinate, track, and report on update cycles, Workday releases, testing activities, and ongoing operational performance.
  • Define with Human Resources teams appropriate KPIs, success metrics, and dashboards that measure system effectiveness, service levels, and team performance.
  • Ensure documentation is up to date for system functions, configurations, business processes, and decision histories.
  • Facilitate cross-functional working sessions to gather requirements, evaluate system capabilities, and identify opportunities for process optimization.
  • Lead process improvement initiatives, ensuring alignment with change management protocols and institutional governance standards.
  • Promote a service excellence mindset across the support team, ensuring responsive communication, solution-oriented guidance, and consistent follow-through.
  • Draft and distribute communications regarding system changes, updates, and best practices.
  • Support reporting requirements by generating standard and ad hoc Workday reports for departments and auditors.
  • Coordinate and deliver training sessions, user support materials, and knowledge-sharing activities for functional and technical Workday users.

Special Projects and Other Duties as Assigned 10%
  • Manage short and long-term projects as requested by the CHRO and their leadership team, including researching, gathering, and synthesizing information that may result in generating reports, business cases, or new processes and procedures. Other duties as assigned.
What You Will Need
  • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Information Systems, or a related field; or an equivalent combination of education and progressively responsible experience that demonstrate the required knowledge, skills and abilities.
  • 5 years of experience working with Workday Human Resources.
  • Experience working in a highly regulated industry with demonstrated ability to implement internal controls to fulfill regulatory requirements.
  • Knowledge of reporting, data governance, integrations, and security concepts related to ERP environments.
  • Working knowledge of accounting concepts.
  • Experience supervising or managing staff.
  • Experience coordinating cross-functional teams or projects in HR, Finance, or IT environments.​
  • Experience leading projects, coordinating stakeholders, managing timelines, and documenting decisions.
  • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with proven ability to translate technical concepts into user-friendly language for diverse audiences.
  • Customer-focused mindset with a commitment to timely, clear, and solution-oriented interactions.
  • This position is designated as a critical or security-sensitive position; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a criminal history check and be determined to be position qualified as per University Standard: 05-010 et seq. Incumbents are required to self-report convictions and those in youth programs may have additional criminal history checks every 24 months.
What We Would Like You to Have
  • Process improvement, project management, or change management experience desirable (Lean, Six Sigma, PMP, or PROSCI).
  • Ability to define KPIs, analyze performance data, and report operational metrics to leadership.
  • Strong attention to detail in managing data integrity, compliance, and system documentation.
  • Ability to manage ambiguity, prioritize competing tasks, and adapt to organizational change.
  • MBA degree.
Working Conditions / Work Schedule
This position can be fully remote.
This role requires the regular use of a computer and standard office equipment and may involve extended periods of sitting or standing. Occasional work outside of standard business hours may be required to meet deadlines or support projects. This position may also involve occasional travel for meetings, conferences, or other professional engagements.
Pay Method Salary
Pay Period 1st through the last day of the month
Pay Date Last working day of the month
Recommended Full-Time Salary Range $110,000-$150,000
Link to Position Description
https://jobs.oregonstate.edu/position_descriptions/180612

Posting Detail Information


Posting Number P09963UF
Number of Vacancies 1
Anticipated Appointment Begin Date 08/01/2026
Anticipated Appointment End Date
Posting Date 06/02/2026
Full Consideration Date
Closing Date 06/23/2026
Indicate how you intend to recruit for this search Competitive / External - open to ALL qualified applicants
Special Instructions to Applicants
When applying you will be required to attach the following electronic documents:
1) A resume/CV; and
2) A cover letter indicating how your qualifications and experience have prepared you for this position.
You will also be required to submit the names of at least three professional references, their e-mail addresses and telephone numbers as part of the application process.
For additional information please contact: Brittany McDonald,  [email protected] 
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability, protected veteran, and other protected status.
OSU will conduct a review of the National Sex Offender Public website prior to hire.
Starting salary within the salary range will be commensurate with skills, education, and experience.
OSU is a fair chance employer committed to inclusive hiring. We encourage applications from candidates who bring a wide range of lived experience including involvement with the justice system. This job has “critical or security-sensitive” responsibilities. If you are selected as a finalist, your initial job offer will be contingent upon the results of a job-related pre-employment check (such as a background check, motor vehicle history check, sexual misconduct reference check, etc.). Background check results do not automatically disqualify a candidate. Take a look at our Background Checks website including the for candidates section for more details. If you have questions or concerns about the pre-employment check, please contact OSU’s Employee and Labor Relations team at [email protected] .

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