[Hiring] Workday Technical Lead - HCS @Truist Bank

Role Description

Are you ready to lead transformative HR technology initiatives? We’re looking for a Human Capital Systems (HCS)/Workday Technical Lead who will provide strategic technical leadership, innovative solution design, and delivery oversight for our enterprise platforms, with a primary focus on Workday.

This isn’t just a consulting role—it’s an opportunity to become a key member of a dynamic, fast-paced team committed to long-term success. You’ll collaborate closely with HR, Cybersecurity, IAM, Payroll, Finance, Talent, and Technology engineering teams to design secure, scalable solutions that enhance the teammate experience, ensure compliance, and drive organizational growth.

As the primary technical authority, you’ll lead complex Workday enhancements, integrations, data reporting, and cross-functional initiatives that make a real impact.

Remote work may be considered for exceptional candidates outside the listed locations.

This is a full‑time, onsite role based in Atlanta, GA; Charlotte, NC; Raleigh, NC; Richmond, VA; Dallas, TX; or Greensboro, NC, with a 5‑day‑per‑week schedule.

Qualifications

• 8-10+ years of experience in HR Technology, with advanced hands-on configuration and integration skills.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in Workday or demonstrated Technical Lead experience in a large Enterprise environment.
• Seasoned technologist to provide leadership and oversight for a team of developers supporting complex, large Enterprise applications.
• Experience with Workday and HR Technology initiatives preferred.
• This role requires extensive hands-on development experience across Workday modules, strong leadership capabilities, and the ability to interface directly with internal clients on solution design and delivery.
• Demonstrated success providing technology oversight for Large Enterprise initiatives.
• Candidate will partner with internal technology partners and external vendors to drive efficient implementation and optimization of solutions.
• Proven experience in contributing to the functional and technical design of technology solutions is required.
• Proven ability to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines in fast paced environment.
• Strong understanding of HR business processes, data structures, and compliance requirements.
• Prefer experience with Workday tools: EIB, Studio, BIRT, Prism, Core Connectors, Report Writer, Calculated Fields.
• Knowledge of cybersecurity, IAM, SOX controls, and audit frameworks.
• Excellent communication skills with ability to translate technical topics for business and senior leadership.

Requirements

• Experience using Rally Agile tool.
• Banking or Financial Industry Experience.
• Technical proficiency in leading applications or initiatives. HR initiatives preferred.
• Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate with business partners.

Benefits

• All regular teammates (not temporary or contingent workers) working 20 hours or more per week are eligible for benefits.
• Truist offers medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, accidental death and dismemberment, tax-preferred savings accounts, and a 401k plan to teammates.
• Teammates also receive no less than 10 days of vacation (prorated based on date of hire and by full-time or part-time status) during their first year of employment, along with 10 sick days (also prorated), and paid holidays.
• This job may also be eligible for Truist’s defined benefit pension plan, restricted stock units, and/or a deferred compensation plan.