Director, HRIS

Director, HRIS LocationAtlanta, Georgia Category Technology Job ID R26_0000008058 Date posted 03/11/2026 Brand Genuine Parts Company Status Full time Job Type Hybrid Company Background: Established in 1928, Genuine Parts Company is a leading global service provider of automotive and industrial replacement parts and value-added solutions. Our Automotive Parts Group operates across the U.S., Canada, Mexico, Australasia, France, the U.K., Ireland, Germany, Poland, the Netherlands, Belgium, Spain and Portugal, while our Industrial Parts Group serves customers in the U.S., Canada, Mexico and Australasia. We keep the world moving with a vast network of over 10,700 locations spanning 17 countries supported by more than 63,000 teammates. Learn more at genpt.com(opens in new window). Position Purpose: The Director of HRIS is responsible for the strategic leadership, governance, and technical oversight of the organization’s global Workday platform, with a strong emphasis on system integrations and reporting. This position plays a critical role in maximizing the value of the Workday investment by ensuring scalable, secure, and efficient solutions that support business growth and operational excellence. The HRIS Director partners with business stakeholders to align Workday capabilities with organizational objectives. Responsibilities: Define and execute the HRIS roadmap aligned with business and technology strategies Directly oversee Workday integrations and operational reporting globally Drive API strategy, web services utilization, EIBs, Workday Studio and other integration frameworks, as well as Workday Prism and Workday Extend use cases Develop a Workday AI strategy that complements the corporate AI initiatives Ensure compliance with internal controls, audit requirements, and data privacy regulations Establish performance objectives and foster a culture of accountability and innovation focusing on emerging AI technologies Foster collaboration with global operating companies across time zones and regional teams Partner with information security to align Workday with enterprise cybersecurity standards Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing HRIS team of Workday analysts and engineers Collaborate in leading quarterly Program Implementation (PI) Planning events utilizing Agile methodologies to establish team priorities Other duties as assigned. Location: GPC has two work locations to choose from, Duluth or Atlanta office. We offer a Flexible Work Policy that permits eligible employees to work a hybrid remote schedule. Desired Qualifications & Experiences: B.S. degree in Information Systems, HR, Computer Science, or related discipline and 12+ years of HRIS experience, with at least 5+ years in Workday leadership Proven experience managing technical teams, including technical expertise in Workday Integrations (Studio, EIB, Core Connectors, and Web Services) Team Player with proven leadership, communication, organizational, and strong interpersonal skills. This role requires significant interaction with many different teams across a global company. Must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to maintain open communication with internal employees, contractors, 3rd parties, and customers Proven experience managing technical teams, including technical expertise in Workday technologies (Studio, EIB, Core Connectors, Web Services, Prism, Extend) Must possess strong problem-solving skills with the ability to think strategically within the Workday ecosystem Should be familiar with tenets of Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) Experience with Workday Prism and Extend not required, but preferred Not the right fit? Let us know you're interested in a future opportunity by joining our Talent Community on jobs.genpt.com(opens in new window)or create an account to set up email alerts as new job postings become available that meet your interest! GPC conducts its business without regard to sex, race, creed, color, religion, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, age, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, military status, status as a veteran, or any other protected characteristic. GPC's policy is to recruit, hire, train, promote, assign, transfer and terminate employees based on their own ability, achievement, experience and conduct and other legitimate business reasons.