Lead Applications Analyst, HR Technologies

The Lead Applications Analyst, HR Technologies role is responsible for developing and delivering technology-related initiatives that support FBIN HR function. The incumbent is responsible for the design, development and support of reliable, accurate, cost-effective, secure technology solutions including any customization, configurations and integrations. These systems will include FBIN Enterprise SaaS HR Technology applications - Workday, Smart Recruiters, Glint, Kronos Workforce Dimensions and their integrations into external benefits, payroll, learning management, talent management, performance management systems and other FBIN internal applications – Okta, BOX, OneDrive, SharePoint etc. This individual must apply strategic and creative thinking, communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills to help maximize the benefit of our HR IT system investments. ResponsibilitiesLeads initiatives to analyze business (HR Tech) problems to be solved with technology-based solutions. Advises business and IT groups by providing technical directions to identify and address business issues and opportunitiesDesign, develop, test, and maintain Workday integrations using Workday Studio and / or other associated Workday technologiesDevelop Workday integrations ensuring accurate and secure endpoint data delivery and data synchronizations among enterprise systems or third-party cloud-based platformsCollaborate with business stakeholders to gather integration requirements and translate them into functional solutions, fulfill project requests through configuration changes and / or enhancements to Workday and any peripheral systemsCoordinate with internal FBIN IT, Business, third-party and vendor providers to gather business requirements, develop complex integrations, monitor integration health, and lead functional troubleshooting with business departments to ensure smooth Workday operationsIndependently lead biannual Workday feature release testing, collaborating with functional users and steering committees to define needs, implement, test, deploy, train, and monitor the performance of enterprise-managed systems to ensure smooth production transitionsTake overall technology ownership and lead the strategic planning, architecture, design, development, deployment and support of integrations from / to HR Applications, and any required enhancements to existing applicationsWork in close collaboration with Enterprise Architecture and Integration team to ensure architectural principles are adhered toEnsure relevant cybersecurity controls, backup and DR plans are effectively implemented, updated and maintained for all HR applications under purviewEnsure solutions provide consistent IT building blocks to effectively integrate with other functional business areas, while promoting standardization and integration across the FBIN Enterprise Applications suiteReport on status of on-going prioritized projects to HR and IT leadershipProduce high quality documentation for requirements, solution options, business cases, and recommending optimum solutionsManage enhancement requests, testing requirements during implementation, acceptance, installation, and deployment of solutionCreate, maintain, and optimize various reports, integrations and interfaces using SQR, Application Engines, and Component InterfacesCollaborate with associates in other business functions and / or divisions as necessary on projects and tasks