Specialist, Human Resources Technology Consulting

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The preferred candidate would be located in Columbus, OH or Des Moines, IA for this hybrid role. The position could be open to remote depending on location. This role will be responsible for managing the Workday system configuration for talent, performance, skills, onboarding and reporting. Position requires strong technical skills, consultation skills and experience with system configuration. Applicants for this role should be self-motivated to collaborate with key business partners, able to handle and prioritize a high volume of work, research all possibilities within Workday, and use the resources at their disposal to drive strategic business results.

Job Description Summary

Our Human Resources Operations & Technology team delivers process and technology solutions that drive operational efficiency and enable business success. We value highly-skilled, engaged and knowledgeable team members who thrive in a work environment of empowerment, continuous improvement and personal growth and development. If you are driven to innovate and optimize technology to attract, develop and retain the best talent in the industry, we want to know more about you!

As a Specialist, you'll provide consultation and ongoing design, deployment, and maintenance of Workday, our human capital management system. We'll count on you to consult and administer functional area solutions, including configuration, testing, prioritization, analysis and problem resolution, while building and sustaining strategic partnerships.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities:

• Leads and coordinates moderate to complex activities in configuration, testing and validation of HRIS to ensure the quality, integrity and performance needs of the business are achieved.
  
• Configures key components including but not limited to payroll, benefits, absence, compensation, talent management, talent acquisition, self-service, mobile, security and integrations. Identifies issues and performs analysis to resolve. Develops and/or coordinates appropriate changes, requests, processes, testing and scheduled releases.
  
• Understands, collaborates and consults with the business, technology organization and external vendors to ensure configured processes are aligned and that the system operates as one integrated system supporting business strategies and processes.
  
• Works with business, technology organization and project team members to evaluate and identify business needs, process improvements and requirements. Evaluates, analyzes, designs, implements and improves business processes.
  
• Maintains Configuration Workbook and develops appropriate documentation to support the modifications and development and ensures human resources business processes are documented within application.
  
• Provides input as appropriate and partners closely with partners for learning, sharing standard methodologies and issue resolution.
  
• May lead scheduled and ad hoc meetings and training to improve policy and process acuity.
  

May perform other responsibilities as assigned.

Reporting Relationships: Reports to the Director, Human Resources Technology Consulting. This is an individual contributor role.

Typical Skills and Experiences:

Education: Undergraduate degree or equivalent experience in human resources, business administration, insurance or technology.

License/Certification/Designation: Professional in Human Resources (PHR) certification preferred.

Experience: Five or more years of demonstrated experience in a human resources function, business analysis, technology, process design, and/or operations. Three to five years of related experience in core functions of human resources with a demonstrated understanding of HRIS, preferably in Workday, and other system components (i.e. configuration, testing, defect and release management).

Knowledge, Abilities and Skills: Knowledge of HRIS, preferably Workday, and other Human Resources technology. Business consulting and relationship management skills. Skilled in business consulting, business process analysis and design, performance improvement, problem solving, planning, coordinating and organizing. Project management skills and experience working with senior leaders is preferred. Proven data and analytics, reporting and problem resolution skills. Knowledge of HR business processes and associate data management, including data security protocols. Strong verbal and written communication skills. Experience with system configuration, testing, integrations and report management, as well as release management and defect/problem resolution.

Other criteria, including leadership skills, competencies and experiences may take precedence.

Staffing exceptions to the above must be approved by the hiring manager’s leader and HR Business Partner.

Values: Regularly and consistently demonstrates Nationwide Values.

Job Conditions:

Overtime Eligibility: Not Eligible (Exempt)

Working Conditions: Normal office environment. Extended or non-standard work hours may be required. May require occasional travel with overnight stay.

ADA: The above statements cover what are generally believed to be principal and essential functions of this job. Specific circumstances may allow or require some people assigned to the job to perform a somewhat different combination of duties.

We currently anticipate accepting applications until 08/28/2025. However, we encourage early submissions, as the posting may close sooner if a strong candidate slate is identified before the deadline.

Benefits

We have an array of benefits to fit your needs, including: medical/dental/vision, life insurance, short and long term disability coverage, paid time off with newly hired associates receiving a minimum of 18 days paid time off each full calendar year pro-rated quarterly based on hire date, nine paid holidays, 8 hours of Lifetime paid time off, 8 hours of Unity Day paid time off, 401(k) with company match, company-paid pension plan, business casual attire, and more. To learn more about the benefits we offer.

Nationwide is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone feels challenged, appreciated, respected and engaged. Nationwide prohibits discrimination and harassment and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to any characteristic (or classification) protected by applicable law.

This position could be filled within any of the lower 48 U.S. states.

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Nationwide pays on a geographic-specific salary structure and placement within the actual starting salary range for this position will be determined by a number of factors including the skills, education, training, credentials and experience of the candidate; the scope, complexity and location of the role as well as the cost of labor in the market; and other conditions of employment. If a Sales job, Sales Incentives, based on performance goals are possible in addition to this range.

The national salary range for Specialist, Human Resources Technology Consulting : $77,000.00-$159,000.00

The expected starting salary range for Specialist, Human Resources Technology Consulting : $85,500.00 - $128,500.00