COMPANY OVERVIEW

KKR is a leading global investment firm that offers alternative asset management as well as capital markets and insurance solutions. KKR aims to generate attractive investment returns by following a patient and disciplined investment approach, employing world-class people, and supporting growth in its portfolio companies and communities. KKR sponsors investment funds that invest in private equity, credit and real assets and has strategic partners that manage hedge funds. KKR’s insurance subsidiaries offer retirement, life and reinsurance products under the management of Global Atlantic Financial Group. References to KKR’s investments may include the activities of its sponsored funds and insurance subsidiaries.

POSITION SUMMARY

We are seeking a highly skilled and strategic Workday Lead Developer/ Solution Architect to lead the technical delivery and optimization of our Workday platform and supplemental HR systems. This role serves as a subject matter expert (SME) for Workday and related HR technologies and is responsible for end-to-end technical service delivery across the HR technology stack, including system administration, upgrades, complex integrations, and security.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Solution Design & Development

Architect and implement end-to-end Workday solutions leveraging Extend, Orchestrate, Prism, and integrations (Core Connectors, Studio, EIB, REST, SOAP).
Design secure, scalable applications and workflows aligned with business objectives and internal control frameworks.

Data & Analytics

Build and manage Workday Prism datasets and data pipelines to integrate and analyze data from multiple systems.
Develop reporting and dashboards to support strategic HR insights and compliance monitoring, in partnership with the People Analytics team.

Governance, Security & Compliance

Ensure Workday solutions comply with SOX, GDPR, and applicable data privacy regulations.
Partner with Information Security and Audit teams to define access controls, segregation of duties, and compliance documentation.
Maintain change management and testing processes aligned with Internal Audit standards.
Collaborate with Information Security, Audit, and Human Capital Operations on periodic reviews, system certifications, and governance frameworks.

Support & Training

Provide advanced Tier 2 (L2) support for Workday modules, resolving data integrity issues and supporting testing of new features.
Translate complex technical concepts into clear, understandable terms for non-technical stakeholders.

Continuous Improvement

Stay informed on emerging HR technologies and trends to recommend innovative solutions.
Foster a culture of continuous improvement by regularly reviewing and enhancing HR technology solutions to meet evolving business needs.

Implementation & Upgrades

Serve as an advanced SME for Workday and other HR systems.
Lead and manage implementation, upgrade, and optimization initiatives, and actively participate in the design, planning, and support of new HR systems.
Manage Workday releases and associated regression testing.

QUALIFICATIONS

Experience: 8+ years of progressive experience in HR technology or a related role, with deep hands-on experience supporting Workday HCM and related HR systems in a global environment.
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business, Computer Science, Human Resources, or a related field.

Technical Expertise

Deep expertise across multiple Workday modules, such as Core HCM, Benefits, Compensation, Payroll, Absence, Performance, Talent, Recruiting, and Reporting.
Hands-on experience with Workday Extend application development and deployment.
Hands-on experience building and managing Workday Prism data pipelines.
Experience with Workday integrations, including EIBs, Core Connectors, and Workday Studio.
Knowledge of change control, release management, and ticketing tools (e.g., ServiceNow).
Experience with custom Workday objects, business processes, report development, and HCM configuration.

Functional & Professional Skills

Strong functional understanding of HR processes, including recruiting lifecycle, onboarding workflows, and HR technology data architecture.
Knowledge of Workday security and reporting concepts.
Excellent interpersonal, communication, and collaboration skills.
Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities with a solid foundation in SDLC.
Ability to manage multiple initiatives in a complex, global organization.
Preferred: ServiceNow HRSD experience.

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KKR is an equal opportunity employer. Individuals seeking employment are considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other category protected by applicable law.

Workday Lead Developer

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