Job Description:
Wilsonart

Company Overview

Headquartered in Austin, Texas, Wilsonart is a world-leading manufacturer and distributor of engineered surfaces with approximately $1.4b in annual revenue and a global workforce of more than 4,500. Wilsonart surfaces are used in the office, education, healthcare, residential, hospitality and retail markets. Wilsonart, operating under the Wilsonart, Resopal, Polyrey, Arborite, Laminart, Bushboard, Mermaid, Shore, Ralph Wilson, KML, NewLeaf, Wetwall, Durcon and Technistone brands, manufactures and distributes High Pressure Laminate, Quartz, Solid Surface, Coordinated TFL and Edgebanding and other engineered surface options. Wilsonart does business in more than 100 countries with manufacturing operations in North America, United Kingdom, France, Germany and Czech Republic.

Positioned for Future Growth

An extensive global manufacturing footprint, state-of-the-art process technologies, and scalable Global distribution capabilities provide a meaningful competitive advantage with excellent brand recognition and a reputation for product innovation and superior service which allow for strong and stable margin performance and robust cash flow conversion. We have a strong company culture and extremely talented employee base as well as a dedicated and invested core Executive Leadership Team.

Our History

For more than 60 years, Wilsonart has honored our founders' promise to provide our customers with industry-leading products and service.

In November 2012, Wilsonart became a new, independent company when Clayton, Dubilier & Rice ("CD&R") and Illinois Tool Works Inc. (NYSE:ITW) completed a transaction for the sale of ITW's Decorative Surfaces business unit. CD&R acquired a majority stake in the new freestanding business and ITW retained an ongoing ownership stake.

Founded in 1978, Clayton, Dubilier & Rice is a private equity firm with an investment strategy predicated on producing financial returns through building stronger, more profitable businesses. The Firms partners and advisors include a combination of skilled investment decision-makers and seasoned corporate leaders from major global enterprises. Since inception, CD&R has managed the investment of more than $18 billion in 56 businesses with an aggregate transaction value of approximately $90 billion. The Firm has offices in New York and London. For more information, please visit http://www.cdr-inc.com/.

Illinois Tool Works or ITW (NYSE: ITW) is a Fortune 200 company that produces engineered fasteners and components, equipment and consumable systems, and specialty products. It employs more than 50,000 people, and is based in Glenview, Illinois, with operations in 57 countries.

Our Mission and Values

Wilsonart is driven by a mission to create surfaces people love, with service you can count on, delivered by people who care. Wilsonart is driven by providing beautiful, hard-working, on-trend and high performing engineered surfaces for whatever you need to cover. For decades, our companies worldwide have given designers and builders the right tools for the job, no matter how specialized. Today, we bring you a portfolio of solutions, both decorative and functional, that spans retail, hospitality, healthcare, education, office and institutional applications.

Service You Can Count On.

Wilsonart is dedicated to getting our customers what they want, when and how they want it. From a North American fleet of trucks, to strategically located distribution centers around the world, we can service the globe with our expanding range of products and services.

People Who Care.

Over 4,500 people strong, Wilsonart is made up of dedicated people who care about doing the right thing, every day. Whether its making a flawless sheet of high pressure laminate, volunteering at a community house raising or sourcing sustainable materials, Wilsonart people care deeply about what they do, who they do it for, and how they do it.

Position Overview

The Senior Workday Analyst will act as the primary configuration expert for HCM modules, as well as offer day-to-day support to the Talent organization at Wilsonart. This position requires an individual who is systems-savvy, can establish priorities and perform tasks consistently, ensuring precise quality of work - while ensuring confidentiality often under tight deadlines.

Primary Responsibilities

• Support and maintain the optimal function of all HCM related modules including, but not limited to, Core HCM, Benefits, Talent and Performance, Recruiting, Reporting, Compensation, Absence, and Learning. This may include deployment, customization, business process configuration, development, maintenance, and upgrades to applications, systems, and modules.
• Act as a change agent and advocate for Workday, focusing on the enhancement of manager and employee self-service capabilities to drive system adoption and promote strategic use, thereby improving overall efficiency and user experience.
• Serve as the first point of contact to intake requests from internal teams and third-party vendors. Evaluate requests and provide support, escalating as necessary.
• Proactively identify opportunities for efficiencies related to existing human resources information services and databases, and propose/implement creative solutions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align HCM processes, maintain data integrity, and ensure system functionality meets departmental needs.
• Provide technical and functional support for supported departments. When possible, encourage and empower those teams to find solutions and create internal documentation/processes while providing guidance, support and knowledge transfer as needed.
• Configure the system to meet the evolving needs of the organization. Ensure changes are well-documented, tested, and communicated.
• Play a key role in managing the scheduled Workday Releases, including reviewing new features, facilitating testing, documentation, configuration, and developing communication materials when necessary.
• Serve as a Named Support Contact and handle relevant inquiries including maintenance of implementer accounts.
• Performsother position appropriate duties as required in a competent, professional and courteous manner.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Strong administrative and organization acumen and understanding of business operations
• Project manager training and experience is a plus
• Demonstrated success working in a cross-departmental organization environment
• Positive interpersonal and relationship skills
• Credibility to lead and influence at all levels
• Team player with proven track record of managing projects
• Able to develop and manage project plans and coordinate people and internal/external resources to achieve results outlined in plan
• Strong communication skills in both written and verbal formats
• Excellent computer skills including Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, and Power Point) and HRIS experience. (Access and Workday preferred)
• Knowledge of work requirements of individuals within the department
• Ability to maintain confidentiality in all aspects of the position
• Ability to manage multiple priorities

Education and Experience:

• Bachelors degree in Information Technology or Human Resource Management required.
• At least five years of database management or related experience required with at least one year in a supervisory position.
• Experience with Workday is a must.
• SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP preferred.

Relocation to the Austin, Texas area or possibility to work remote is an option.

Wilsonart is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

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