HRIS Lead

Raleigh, NC

Full time

R16974

Join Bell Partners and be a difference maker.

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.

The HRIS Lead is responsible for the strategy, design, optimization, and ongoing evolution of Workday capabilities that support the HR function, including HR Operations (Compensation, Benefits, Compliance, and Onboarding), HR Business Partners, Learning & Development, and Talent Acquisition. Through this work, the role helps enable HR to effectively serve Bell associates and support the broader enterprise through scalable, efficient technology solutions and an improved employee and manager experience.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Own the roadmap and ongoing optimization of Workday capabilities that support HR Operations (Compensation, Benefits, Compliance, and Onboarding), HR Business Partners, Learning & Development, and Talent Acquisition, with strong expertise across Core HCM, Talent, Recruiting, Performance, Compensation, and related capabilities.

• Serve as the primary techno-functional Workday resource supporting the HR function and its delivery of services to Bell associates and the broader enterprise.

• Translate HR business requirements into scalable Workday solutions through system configuration, business processes, reporting, security, and integrations.

• Provide hands-on HCM expertise and strong knowledge of Workday integrations, system connectivity, and data flows.

• Lead Workday initiatives through requirements, solution design, configuration, testing, deployment, adoption, and post-production optimization.

• Evaluate Workday releases and emerging capabilities to identify opportunities that enable HR Operations, HR Business Partners, Learning & Development, and Talent Acquisition through automation, process improvement, and an enhanced user experience.

• Partner across HR and with IT, Integrations, Security, Reporting, and other teams to deliver end-to-end solutions that enable the HR function to effectively support Bell associates and the enterprise.

• Establish governance standards and promote adoption of Workday-delivered functionality while simplifying processes and reducing customization.

• Act as an escalation point for complex issues, performing root-cause analysis and driving sustainable solutions and continuous improvement.

Additional Functions and Responsibilities

• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Proven technical and functional expertise in Workday Core HCM, Talent, Recruiting, Performance Management, Compensation, and related HCM modules.

• Strong Workday integration experience, including system connectivity and data flows.

• Strong understanding of HR processes and how Workday enables HR Operations, HR Business Partners, Learning & Development, and Talent Acquisition.

• Experience leading Workday enhancements or implementations from requirements through deployment.

• Proven ability to translate business requirements into effective technology solutions while balancing user experience, scalability, risk, and operational needs.

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills.

• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and relationship-building capabilities.

• Proven project leadership and change management abilities.

• Demonstrated experience managing competing priorities and driving initiatives in a fast-paced environment.

Education and Background

• Bachelor’s degree in related field; equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

• Minimum of 7 years of Workday HCM experience, including hands-on experience with Core HCM, Talent, Recruiting, Performance Management, Compensation, and Workday integrations.

• Experience supporting a multi-state, geographically dispersed, or multi-site workforce.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Workday Payroll, Absence, and Time Tracking.

• Workday certification or equivalent demonstrated Workday expertise.

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About Bell Partners

Our purpose at Bell Partners is to create communities our residents are proud to call home. We currently own or manage over 85,000 homes in North America and continue to grow. Our people are the most important part of our company. We believe in building a culture that encourages our associates to invest in and serve one another, while pushing each other to take risks, allowing us to grow together and make a difference.

Join Bell to be a difference maker. Apply today!

Bell Partners reserves the right to amend this job description at any time. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Why Join Us?

• At Bell, we're family. It is through the combined efforts of our associates that we achieve our Mission of being the apartment company of choice by creating value and honoring commitments to our residents, partners, and other associates.

• As part of Bell, your work is rewarded through competitive compensation and reward strategies, through sincere appreciation and through opportunities for enrichment and advancement.

• Collectively, our company boasts one of the most talented, hardworking, and service-oriented teams in the apartment industry.

• With a clear vision of where we want to go, and the best associates in the industry to help us get there, Bell's future remains bright!

• Bell offers competitive benefits that can provide protection, peace of mind, and savings. From medical, dental and vision coverage to income protection, retirement savings and other benefits, we've got you covered.

Come Join Us!

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