HRT Product Specialist – Workday Adaptive Planning - Workforce Planning

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HRT Product Specialist – Workday Adaptive Planning - Workforce Planning

Carrier is the leading global provider of healthy, safe and sustainable building and cold chain solutions with a world-class, diverse workforce with business segments covering HVAC, refrigeration, and fire and security. We make modern life possible by delivering safer, smarter and more sustainable services that make a difference to people and our planet while revolutionizing industry trends. This is why we come to work every day. Join us and we can make a difference together.

About this role

Looking for a Workday Adaptive Planning – Product Specialist to analyze, design, implement and support the Adaptive Planning activities globally.  The work involves close partnership with the HR Technology team members globally as well as stakeholders in the HR Business COEs, Digital/IT, External Vendor organizations. Key objectives include delivery of best-in-class HR technology solutions that support business needs and objectives. 

Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for planning, designing, configuring, and testing solution options in Workday for Adaptive Planning, ensuring alignment with organizational workforce planning strategies and policies.

• Work closely with stakeholders to translate business needs into requirements, conduct gap analysis, and recommend appropriate solutions and business process workflows.

• Serve as a subject matter expert for business stakeholders, to support workforce planning processes such as Headcount & Cost Planning, Resource & Capacity Planning, Strategic Workforce Planning, and Talent Planning.

• Conduct comprehensive analysis to identify opportunities for enhancing strategic workforce planning programs and processes through the utilization of Workday’s features.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including HR Business COEs, Digital/IT, and External Vendor organizations, to ensure that Compensation solutions effectively support broader HR and business objectives.

• Collaborate with HR Technology leadership and business end-users to implement and optimize functionalities within Workday.

• Coordinate testing to ensure that solutions align with business requirements and are seamlessly integrated into existing HR systems and processes.

• Provide production support for Workday Adaptive Planning, including analysis and troubleshooting of design, configurations, business processes, integrations, and data.

• Participate in Workday’s periodic product release planning and testing, staying informed about new feature-sets and understanding their impact on Adaptive Planning functionalities.

• Create and maintain comprehensive product documentation, including updates for user guides, job aids, and training materials.

• Communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels of the organization, providing insights and recommendations regarding workforce planning strategies, processes, and technology solutions.

• Manage integrations with other planning systems such as Oracle Hyperion, Planisware portfolio management, etc.

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Required Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED.

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in HR Technology projects and teams.

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in Workday Adaptive Planning for Strategic Workforce Planning.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Human Resources or related field.

• 5+ years of experience in HR technology, with at least 3 years of hands-on experience specifically in configuring and managing Adaptive Planning modules within the Workday platform.

• Strong knowledge of HR processes and practices, particularly in the areas of Strategic Workforce Planning.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively engage with stakeholders at all levels of the organization.

• Proven ability to work independently across different time zones in a fast-paced environment, managing multiple priorities and deadlines effectively.

• Familiarity with Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and Agile product delivery frameworks, as well as tools such as JIRA, to facilitate efficient project management and collaboration.

• This position offers an exciting opportunity to work on the implementation and optimization of Adaptive Planning functionalities within Workday, driving impactful solutions that enhance the employee experience and support Carrier's strategic objectives.

• Experience with Acquisitions, Mergers and Divestitures.

• Ability to work collaboratively across multiple departments and levels within the organization.  

• Ability to create Documentation artifacts such as User Guides, Process Flow Charts, Project Plans, Test Plans, and other slide decks for stakeholder meetings.

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