Associate Director Workday Reporting Lead

Senior Data Lead Manager -IN The Senior Data Lead Manager manages a team of experienced professionals that performs difficult and complex analytics and statistical modeling on large data sets to identify current market sector trends and customer patterns. This job oversees the examination and identification of data patterns and trends that help answer business questions and improve decision-making. This job also makes recommendations that address unique opportunities, needs, and challenges, ranging from strategic decisions to building operational analytics products that directly drive the customer experience. Key Responsibilities and Duties Reporting Strategy & Governance Own and evolve the enterprise Workday reporting strategy Establish governance standards, naming conventions, and best practices to ensure data consistency, accuracy, and accessibility across the People function Define and maintain a reporting catalog that serves as the single source of truth for all people-related metrics and dashboards Workday Reporting & Analytics Delivery Design, build, and maintain a broad suite of Workday reports utilizing Workday Report Writer, Composite Reports, BIRT, and Prism Analytics Lead the development of dashboards and scorecards aligned to key workforce metrics including headcount, attrition, compensation, talent acquisition, DEI, and workforce planning Apply expertise in Calculated Fields, custom report types, and matrix/trending reports to deliver high-quality analytics solutions Stakeholder Partnership Serve as a trusted advisor to HR Business Partners, Centers of Excellence leads, and senior business leaders Translate reporting requirements into scalable, actionable solutions Facilitate requirements-gathering sessions and proactively identify opportunities where data and analytics can add strategic value to ongoing people initiatives Team Leadership & Development Lead and mentor a small team of Workday reporting analysts Foster a culture of continuous learning, collaboration, and operational excellence Establish clear priorities and manage team capacity Support the professional growth of team members through coaching and development planning Data Integrity & Compliance Partner with Workday System Administration and Data Governance teams to uphold the highest standards of data quality and security Ensure all reports and analytics assets comply with relevant data privacy regulations, including GDPR and applicable employment laws Properly manage role-based access to sensitive workforce data System Enhancements & Continuous Improvement Stay current with Workday's evolving product roadmap, evaluating new reporting features and releases for applicability and adoption Lead or contribute to Workday HCM upgrade cycles from a reporting perspective Ensure continuity and improvement of existing reporting assets with each product release Educational Requirements University (Degree) Preferred Work Experience 5+ Years Required; 7+ Years Preferred Physical Requirements Physical Requirements: Sedentary Work Career Level 9PL Associate Director, Workday Reporting Lead People Team About the Role We are looking for a strategic and technically adept Associate Director to serve as our Workday Reporting Lead within the People Team. This individual will be the primary subject matter expert for all Workday reporting and analytics capabilities, partnering closely with HR, Finance, and business leadership to transform workforce data into meaningful insights that drive informed decision-making across the organization. This role sits at the intersection of HR technology and people analytics, requiring both deep Workday expertise and the ability to translate complex data into compelling narratives for a variety of stakeholders. Key Responsibilities Reporting Strategy & Governance Own and evolve the enterprise Workday reporting strategy Establish governance standards, naming conventions, and best practices to ensure data consistency, accuracy, and accessibility across the People function Define and maintain a reporting catalog that serves as the single source of truth for all people-related metrics and dashboards Workday Reporting & Analytics Delivery Design, build, and maintain a broad suite of Workday reports utilizing Workday Report Writer, Composite Reports, BIRT, and Prism Analytics Lead the development of dashboards and scorecards aligned to key workforce metrics including headcount, attrition, compensation, talent acquisition, DEI, and workforce planning Apply expertise in Calculated Fields, custom report types, and matrix/trending reports to deliver high-quality analytics solutions Stakeholder Partnership Serve as a trusted advisor to HR Business Partners, Centers of Excellence leads, and senior business leaders Translate reporting requirements into scalable, actionable solutions Facilitate requirements-gathering sessions and proactively identify opportunities where data and analytics can add strategic value to ongoing people initiatives Team Leadership & Development Lead and mentor a small team of Workday reporting analysts Foster a culture of continuous learning, collaboration, and operational excellence Establish clear priorities and manage team capacity Support the professional growth of team members through coaching and development planning Data Integrity & Compliance Partner with Workday System Administration and Data Governance teams to uphold the highest standards of data quality and security Ensure all reports and analytics assets comply with relevant data privacy regulations, including GDPR and applicable employment laws Properly manage role-based access to sensitive workforce data System Enhancements & Continuous Improvement Stay current with Workday's evolving product roadmap, evaluating new reporting features and releases for applicability and adoption Lead or contribute to Workday HCM upgrade cycles from a reporting perspective Ensure continuity and improvement of existing reporting assets with each product release Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Information Systems, Business Analytics, or a related field Minimum of 8 years of progressive experience in HR technology or people analytics At least 5 years of hands-on Workday reporting experience Demonstrated proficiency with Workday Report Writer, Composite Reports, Calculated Fields, dashboards, and Prism Analytics Proven track record of managing complex reporting projects from requirements through delivery in a large, matrixed organization Preferred Workday Reporting or HCM Pro certification Experience with Workday Prism Analytics, People Analytics, or integration with BI platforms such as Tableau or Power BI Prior experience in a lead or people management capacity within an HR technology function Skills & Competencies Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills Exceptional ability to communicate technical concepts clearly to non-technical audiences Collaborative, relationship-oriented professional with strong stakeholder management skills Ability to balance attention to detail with a strategic, big-picture mindset Passion for data-driven HR and a commitment to continuous improvement What We Offer Opportunities for professional development and career growth Collaborative and inclusive work environment Meaningful impact on how workforce insights inform strategy at one of the nation's leading financial services organizations   Related Skills Collaboration, Continuous Improvement Mindset, Data-Driven Business Intelligence, Data Engineering/Analytics, Data Visualization, Predictive Modeling, Problem Solving, Programming, Resourcefulness, Statistics, Story Telling _____________________________________________________________________________________________________ Company Overview TIAA Global Capabilities was established in 2016 with a mission to tap into a vast pool of talent, reduce risk by insourcing key