Director, Workday Technology & HR Systems
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.
Bell Partners is seeking a Director, Workday Technology & HR Systems to lead the strategy, architecture, integration, governance, and optimization of our Workday platform. This role combines deep technical expertise with business partnership to ensure Workday is scalable, secure, and aligned with enterprise IT strategy.
You will own the technical roadmap, data integrity, integrations, and platform performance, while also ensuring strong end-user adoption through support and training strategies. This is a high-impact role for a leader who can bridge systems engineering with business outcomes partnering with the HR, Payroll, Learning, Finance and IT teams.
Why Bell Partners
Opportunity to lead a critical enterprise platform transformation
High visibility with executive leadership and cross-functional teams
Focus on innovation, data integrity, and scalable technology solutions
Collaborative culture with strong emphasis on results and continuous improvement
Essential Functions and Responsibilities
HR Technology & Process Optimization
Partner with HR Centers of Excellence and Operations teams to optimize business processes and maximize Workday capabilities
Drive continuous improvement initiatives that enhance employee, manager, and HR experiences
Identify opportunities to automate manual processes and improve operational efficiency
Analytics, Reporting & Data Governance
Own enterprise Workday reporting strategy, dashboards, and workforce analytics
Ensure data quality, consistency, and integrity across HR systems
Provide executive-level reporting and insights to support business decision-making
Establish and maintain data governance standards, audit readiness, and compliance reporting
Platform & Architecture
Own the technical design and configuration of Workday across HCM, Payroll, Expense, Recruiting, Benefits, Talent, and future platform expansion
Define and enforce platform standards, governance, and scalable architecture
Ensure system performance, reliability, and long-term sustainability
HRIS Administration, Analytics and Reporting
Learning management administration
Integrations & Data
Lead development of Workday integrations (APIs, EIBs, and third-party systems)
Own data flows and architecture to ensure accuracy, auditability, and compliance
Drive automation and improvements in data quality and system interoperability
Security & Compliance
Design and manage Workday security, including role-based access and segregation of duties
Partner with IT security and audit to ensure compliance with data privacy and regulatory requirements
Governance and program management
Delivery & Releases
Lead end-to-end delivery of system enhancements, upgrades, and releases
Develop and maintain a formal system for evaluating new Workday features and third-party solutions to ensure continuous value creation and alignment with business objectives
Manage impact assessment, testing, and controlled deployment of new functionality
User Support & Training
Ensure an effective support model, improving user experience and reducing recurring issues
Partner with Learning & Development to deliver role-based training and drive adoption
Develop training strategies aligned with system changes and new capabilities
Leadership & Collaboration
Lead and develop a high-performing HRIS technical team
Partner with HR, Finance, and IT leadership to deliver scalable solutions
Provide technical guidance on roadmap priorities and platform strategy
Additional Functions and Responsibilities
Additional duties as assigned
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Deep expertise in Workday architecture, integrations, reporting, and security
Experience with enterprise systems, data flows, and integration design
Proven ability to lead complex initiatives and balance business and technical needs
Strong problem-solving skills and ability to deliver in a fast-paced environment
Education and Background:
Bachelor’s degree in IT, Computer Science, or related field (Workday certification preferred)
10+ years of Workday experience with strong technical leadership focus
5+ years of Workday consulting experience preferred
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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.