Associate Director, HR Technology – Talent & Employee Experience
Eli Lilly and Company, Indianapolis, IN, United States
Associate Director, HR Technology – Talent & Employee Experience
Location: Indianapolis, IN (Hybrid). Remote candidates will not be considered.
Job Summary Functional lead for Workday Talent and Performance Management processes, overall employee experience within Workday and other talent-related technologies across a global environment.
Talent Technology & Process Leadership
Partner with the Talent Center of Excellence to translate strategy into scalable, intuitive Workday configurations that support global needs.
Serve as the HR technology leader for Workday Talent processes, including performance management, succession management, goal setting, development planning, and related business processes.
Ensure the accuracy, compliance, and effectiveness of global talent cycles and programs within the system.
Evaluate and optimize talent functionality to drive standardization, clarity, and efficiency across talent programs, proactively investigating and proposing novel technology solutions.
Employee Experience & Workday Design
Lead the design and continuous improvement of the employee and manager experience within Workday, including onboarding, self-service, general design, and lifecycle events.
Introduce and lead AI capabilities within Workday to enhance employee and manager interactions, creating consumer‐grade experiences and simple self‑service.
Consult on and lead the integration of listening technologies and related talent systems, ensuring these solutions align with organizational needs and enhance the overall employee experience.
Identify opportunities for AI automation, self‑service expansion, simplification, and system optimization.
Translate business needs into clear functional and technical requirements; challenge assumptions and present industry‑aligned alternatives when appropriate.
Project Management & Execution
Lead sophisticated, cross‑functional HR technology projects in Talent and Employee Experience from planning through deployment.
Develop project plans, define milestones, track progress, manage risks, and ensure timely high‑quality delivery.
Apply structured project and change management methodologies to enhance visibility, alignment, and adoption, ensuring compliance.
Coordinate multi‑functional workstreams including Talent COE, HR Technology Associates, HR Operations, Tech@Lilly (IT), and business partners.
Stakeholder Partnership & Communication
Build strong relationships with the Talent HR Center of Excellence, People Leaders, Tech@Lilly, HR partners, and business customers.
Act as a liaison between technical and business teams to ensure clarity, alignment, and shared understanding of requirements and solutions.
Provide clear, concise communication through release notes, updates, technical explanations, decision documents, and stakeholder‑ready materials.
Facilitate meetings, influence decisions, and proactively surface risks, insights, or recommendations.
Operational Excellence and System Configuration
Configure and maintain Workday and related system components with a high degree of accuracy and governance.
Conduct testing for service updates and semi‑annual releases; communicate impacts and lead remediation activities.
Support HR Operations and end users by resolving inquiries, issues, and partner concerns.
Document processes, configuration decisions, and functional design with precision and clarity.
Lead vendor relationships for talent and employee experience‑related technologies beyond Workday, including onboarding and AI solutions, as applicable.
Basic Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in information systems, Business, Human Resources, or a related discipline, with combined experience.
Minimum 5 years’ experience in HR Operations, HRIS, HR Technology, or IT with an emphasis in Workday configuration and exposure to Talent, HCM, or related modules.
Experience managing cross‑functional HR technology projects.
Qualified applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a full‑time basis. Lilly will not provide support for or sponsor work authorization or visas for this role.
Additional Skills / Preferences
Experience using AI and related technologies to co‑create solutions with business partners, bringing forward insights and opportunities that anticipate organizational needs.
Solid understanding of talent processes including performance management, succession planning, goal setting, and development planning.
Demonstrated experience leading sophisticated HR technology or talent‑related initiatives.
Solid project management capabilities.
Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint; sophisticated MS Excel skills.
Exceptional communication skills with the ability to simplify complexity for diverse audiences.
High degree of data literacy.
Demonstrable ability to build strong partnerships, influence decisions, and drive alignment across functions.
High learning agility and ability to navigate evolving technology landscapes.
Workday certification preferred.
Compensation and Benefits Actual compensation will depend on education, experience, skills, and geographic location. The anticipated wage range for this position is $127,500 – $187,000. Full‑time employees are also eligible for a company bonus, 401(k) participation, pension, vacation benefits, medical, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, leave of absence, employee assistance program, fitness benefits, and other well‑being benefits.
EEO Statement Lilly is proud to be an EEO employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender identity, sex, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, ancestry, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.
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Job Summary Functional lead for Workday Talent and Performance Management processes, overall employee experience within Workday and other talent-related technologies across a global environment.
Talent Technology & Process Leadership
Partner with the Talent Center of Excellence to translate strategy into scalable, intuitive Workday configurations that support global needs.
Serve as the HR technology leader for Workday Talent processes, including performance management, succession management, goal setting, development planning, and related business processes.
Ensure the accuracy, compliance, and effectiveness of global talent cycles and programs within the system.
Evaluate and optimize talent functionality to drive standardization, clarity, and efficiency across talent programs, proactively investigating and proposing novel technology solutions.
Employee Experience & Workday Design
Lead the design and continuous improvement of the employee and manager experience within Workday, including onboarding, self-service, general design, and lifecycle events.
Introduce and lead AI capabilities within Workday to enhance employee and manager interactions, creating consumer‐grade experiences and simple self‑service.
Consult on and lead the integration of listening technologies and related talent systems, ensuring these solutions align with organizational needs and enhance the overall employee experience.
Identify opportunities for AI automation, self‑service expansion, simplification, and system optimization.
Translate business needs into clear functional and technical requirements; challenge assumptions and present industry‑aligned alternatives when appropriate.
Project Management & Execution
Lead sophisticated, cross‑functional HR technology projects in Talent and Employee Experience from planning through deployment.
Develop project plans, define milestones, track progress, manage risks, and ensure timely high‑quality delivery.
Apply structured project and change management methodologies to enhance visibility, alignment, and adoption, ensuring compliance.
Coordinate multi‑functional workstreams including Talent COE, HR Technology Associates, HR Operations, Tech@Lilly (IT), and business partners.
Stakeholder Partnership & Communication
Build strong relationships with the Talent HR Center of Excellence, People Leaders, Tech@Lilly, HR partners, and business customers.
Act as a liaison between technical and business teams to ensure clarity, alignment, and shared understanding of requirements and solutions.
Provide clear, concise communication through release notes, updates, technical explanations, decision documents, and stakeholder‑ready materials.
Facilitate meetings, influence decisions, and proactively surface risks, insights, or recommendations.
Operational Excellence and System Configuration
Configure and maintain Workday and related system components with a high degree of accuracy and governance.
Conduct testing for service updates and semi‑annual releases; communicate impacts and lead remediation activities.
Support HR Operations and end users by resolving inquiries, issues, and partner concerns.
Document processes, configuration decisions, and functional design with precision and clarity.
Lead vendor relationships for talent and employee experience‑related technologies beyond Workday, including onboarding and AI solutions, as applicable.
Basic Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in information systems, Business, Human Resources, or a related discipline, with combined experience.
Minimum 5 years’ experience in HR Operations, HRIS, HR Technology, or IT with an emphasis in Workday configuration and exposure to Talent, HCM, or related modules.
Experience managing cross‑functional HR technology projects.
Qualified applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a full‑time basis. Lilly will not provide support for or sponsor work authorization or visas for this role.
Additional Skills / Preferences
Experience using AI and related technologies to co‑create solutions with business partners, bringing forward insights and opportunities that anticipate organizational needs.
Solid understanding of talent processes including performance management, succession planning, goal setting, and development planning.
Demonstrated experience leading sophisticated HR technology or talent‑related initiatives.
Solid project management capabilities.
Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint; sophisticated MS Excel skills.
Exceptional communication skills with the ability to simplify complexity for diverse audiences.
High degree of data literacy.
Demonstrable ability to build strong partnerships, influence decisions, and drive alignment across functions.
High learning agility and ability to navigate evolving technology landscapes.
Workday certification preferred.
Compensation and Benefits Actual compensation will depend on education, experience, skills, and geographic location. The anticipated wage range for this position is $127,500 – $187,000. Full‑time employees are also eligible for a company bonus, 401(k) participation, pension, vacation benefits, medical, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, leave of absence, employee assistance program, fitness benefits, and other well‑being benefits.
EEO Statement Lilly is proud to be an EEO employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender identity, sex, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, ancestry, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.
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