Workday Talent Lead

Position Overview: We are seeking an experienced Workday Talent Lead to oversee the strategy, implementation, and optimization of Workday Talent modules across Revvity's global operations. This is a people management role requiring a seasoned professional who combines deep subject matter expertise in Workday Talent solutions with proven leadership capabilities to build and guide a high-performing team.

Key Responsibilities:

Leadership & People Management

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of Workday Talent specialists.
• Set clear performance objectives, conduct regular performance reviews, and provide coaching to drive team excellence
• Manage resource allocation, workload distribution, and capacity planning to ensure timely delivery of projects and operational support

Workday Talent Module Ownership

• Serve as the primary SME and strategic owner for Workday Talent modules including:
• Talent Management goal setting, development plans, career planning
• Performance Management performance reviews, calibration, continuous feedback
• Skills & Competencies skills taxonomy, skills assessment, skills-based talent strategies, Skills cloud
• Succession Planning — succession pools, readiness assessments, talent pipelines
• Talent Acquisition — recruiting, candidate management, onboarding integration
• Career & Development — career paths, learning integration, talent mobility
• Design, configure, and optimize talent processes aligned with organizational strategy and best practices
• Lead system enhancements, feature releases, and continuous improvement initiatives for talent modules\

Strategic Partnership & Stakeholder Management

• Partner with Talent Leaders, HR Business Partners, Talent Acquisition leaders, and Learning & Development teams to understand business needs and translate them into system solutions
• Build and maintain strong relationships with C-suite executives, regional HR leaders, and business unit heads across global markets
• Serve as a trusted advisor to senior leadership on talent technology strategy, workforce planning, and organizational development
• Manage expectations, negotiate priorities, and drive consensus across diverse stakeholder groups

Program & Project Management

• Lead end-to-end implementation and enhancement projects for Workday Talent modules across multiple regions
• Develop comprehensive project plans, timelines, resource requirements, and risk mitigation strategies

Change Management & User Adoption

• Develop and execute change management strategies to drive adoption of talent management processes and tools
• Create training materials, user guides, and communication plans tailored to different user personas (employees, managers, executives)
• Conduct train-the-trainer sessions and workshops to build internal capability

Compliance & Governance

• Ensure talent management processes comply with global and local labor laws, data privacy regulations (GDPR, CCPA), and internal policies
• Establish governance frameworks for talent data management, security, and access controls
• Conduct periodic audits of talent processes to ensure data integrity, consistency, and compliance

Reporting & Analytics

• Develop and maintain talent analytics dashboards, reports, and insights to support data-driven decision-making
• Provide workforce analytics on talent pipelines, succession readiness, performance distributions, skills gaps, and retention trends
• Leverage Workday reporting capabilities (Report Writer, Prism Analytics, Discovery Boards) to deliver actionable insights

Required Qualifications

Experience

• 10+ years of progressive experience in HR technology, with at least 7+ years focused on Workday Talent modules
• 3+ years of people management experience, leading teams of 3+ professionals
• Proven track record of leading global, enterprise-scale Workday Talent implementations and transformations

Functional Skills — Workday Talent Modules

• Expert-level knowledge of Workday Talent Management, including goal setting, development plans, and career planning configurations
• Advanced proficiency in Workday Performance Management, including review templates, calibration sessions, continuous feedback, and 360-degree reviews
• Deep understanding of Workday Skills & Competencies, including skills taxonomy design, skills assessment, and skills-based talent strategies
• Comprehensive knowledge of Workday Succession Planning, including succession pools, readiness assessments, talent review meetings, and nine-box grids
• Strong expertise in Workday Talent Acquisition (Recruiting module), including requisition management, candidate experience, offer management, and onboarding integration
• Experience with Workday Career & Development, talent mobility, internal job postings, and learning integration
• Understanding of talent analytics, workforce planning, and predictive talent insights
• Experience with AI-enabled talent tools, skills ontologies, and talent marketplaces

Technical Skills

• Proficient in configuring and administering Workday Talent modules, including business process frameworks, security roles, and calculated fields
• Strong understanding of Workday reporting and analytics tools: Report Writer, Calculated Fields, Matrix Reports, Composite Reports, Prism Analytics, Discovery Boards
• Familiarity with Workday security model as it applies to talent data, including role-based access, domain security, and data privacy controls
• Knowledge of Workday release management, testing protocols, and sandbox environments
• Experience with data migration, data validation, and data quality management for talent data

People Management & Leadership Skills

• Proven ability to build, lead, and develop high-performing teams in a global, matrixed environment
• Strong coaching and mentoring skills with a track record of developing talent and building internal capability
• Experience managing performance, providing constructive feedback, and addressing performance issues
• Ability to inspire, motivate, and create a positive team culture aligned with organizational values
• Skilled in conflict resolution, team dynamics, and fostering collaboration across diverse teams

Certification - Professional certifications: Workday Pro Certification (Talent Management, Performance Management, Recruiting)