Senior Workday HR Systems and Talent Acquisition Strategist - Remote / Telecommute

Job Title: Senior Workday HR Systems and Talent Acquisition Strategist - Remote / Telecommute

Job Location: Raleigh, NC

Job Type: Contract

Pay Range: $105.00hr - $110.00hr

Job Overview:

The client is seeking a candidate to provide technical and operational support across several critical Human Resources functions, including Talent Acquisition, Workday compliance, recruitment process optimization, reporting, and HR systems management.

Job Requisition Summary:

The organization is seeking a candidate to provide technical and operational support across several critical Human Resources functions, including Talent Acquisition, Workday compliance, recruitment process optimization, reporting, and HR systems management. This role will help strengthen communication between senior leadership and HR functional teams, support facility centralization initiatives, ensure accurate and compliant use of systems such as Workday, Smartsheet, SharePoint, and MS Teams, and enhance internal processes that drive efficient hiring, onboarding, and talent management. The candidate will serve as a subject matter expert and operational partner to improve SOPs, manage recruitment workflows, and guide system cleanup and reporting improvements to support organizational goals.

Skillset:

Experience developing, updating, and managing HR Standard Operating Procedures across Talent Acquisition, Class & Compensation, Salary Administration, and related HR functions.

• Strong expertise with Workday Human Capital Management, including requisition management, I-9 compliance, reporting, and system cleanup.
• Proficiency with Smartsheet (Intake Forms, Workspaces) and SharePoint.
• Ability to support Talent Acquisition teams, including workload management, recruitment activities, team alignment, and SLA tracking.
• Experience acting as a point of contact with state HR systems or regulatory entities to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Strong reporting skills across Workday, Smartsheet, and integrated HR/payroll systems, with the ability to identify custom reports needs and advise leaders on data usage.
• Capability to architect or redesign HR internal communication systems, including SharePoint sites and process documentation for centralized HR models.
• Project management experience, including milestone planning, stakeholder alignment, executive engagement, and RAID tracking.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate with senior leadership, HR directors, subject matter experts, and cross-functional teams.

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• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Disability Insurance (Short-Term and Long-Term)
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Paid Sick Leave (where required by applicable state or local law)
• Supplemental Insurance Plans
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Wellness Programs
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Career Growth and Professional Development Opportunities