Job Description:

HR Technology Leader – Total Rewards

Collaborate with Innovative 3Mers Around the World

Choosing where to start and grow your career has a major impact on your professional and personal life, so it’s equally important you know that the company that you choose to work at, and its leaders, will support and guide you. With a wide variety of people, global locations, technologies and products, 3M is a place where you can collaborate with other curious, creative 3Mers.

This position provides an opportunity to transition from other private, public, government or military experience to a 3M career

The Impact You’ll Make in this Role
We are seeking an experienced HR Technology Leader with advanced expertise in Workday Compensation and Benefits. In this senior role, you will own end-to-end solution design, drive innovation across core HR processes, and ensure Workday delivers scalable, compliant, and intuitive global employee experiences. The ideal candidate brings deep Workday configuration expertise, strong project leadership, and the ability to translate business needs into clear, user-focused system designs. You will lead complex configuration initiatives, partner closely with senior HR stakeholders, and guide analysts and project teams to deliver high-quality HR technology solutions. 

Key Responsibilities 

Workday Expertise & Solution Design 

• Lead advanced configuration and solution design across Compensation and Benefits
• Translate business requirements into intuitive, scalable, end-to-end solution designs. 
• Ensure all configuration adheres to governance, compliance, data privacy, and global regulatory standards. 
• Design streamlined processes and workflows that improve operational efficiency and enhance employee and manager experiences. 
• Partner with technical teams on integrations, security models, data flows, and EIB updates. 

HR Technology Optimization & Innovation 

• Lead evaluation and adoption of Workday semiannual releases, new modules, and emerging capabilities. 
• Identify opportunities for automation, system simplification, process optimization, and user experience enhancements. 
• Research HR technology trends and emerging functionality to influence long-term system strategy. 
• Recommend proactive improvements that support future business growth and evolving HR needs. 

Project Leadership & Governance 

• Drive plan-to-deploy activities for Workday enhancements, upgrades, and roadmap initiatives. 
• Lead structured testing cycles, including test planning, script development, execution oversight, and defect resolution. 
• Maintain strong governance standards, including documentation, configuration controls, and audit readiness. 
• Provide mentorship and direction to HR Technology Analysts and cross-functional contributors. 

Stakeholder Partnership & Collaboration 

• Serve as a trusted advisor to HR leaders, COEs, and global business partners on Workday capabilities and best practices. 
• Lead functional workshops, design reviews, and decision-making discussions, ensuring alignment of technology solutions with business needs. 
• Translate complex system concepts into clear, actionable recommendations for HR stakeholders. 
• Collaborate with IT, HR Operations, Total Rewards, Talent, and external partners to ensure alignment across systems and processes. 

Troubleshooting, Support & Continuous Improvement 

• Lead resolution of complex break/fix issues within Compensation and Benefits. 
• Conduct quality assurance reviews and oversee regression testing for releases and enhancements. 
• Ensure integrations and system components operate accurately and reliably. 
• Champion user-centric design principles to deliver intuitive, seamless HR experiences. 
• Provide training, documentation, and functional guidance to analysts and business partners. 

Your Skills and Expertise 
To set you up for success in this role from day one, 3M requires (at a minimum) the following qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree or higher (completed and verified prior to start).
• Five (5) years of HR Technology experience in a private, public, government or military environment
• Five (5) years of Workday configuration experience in Core HCM in a private, public, government or military environment

Additional qualifications that could help you succeed even further in this role include:

• Advanced Workday configuration skills across HCM, Advanced Compensation, Benefits, Security, and Reporting
• Proven experience designing and implementing complex, global Workday solutions. 
• Strong project and stakeholder management skills; ability to influence at all levels. 
• Workday Pro certification preferred. 
• Experience with EIBs, and M&A and Divestiture best practices.  
• Experience overseeing or mentoring analysts or project teams. 
• Exceptional communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills. 
• Proficiency with Microsoft Power Platform or RPA tools. 

Work location:

• Work location: This role follows an on-site working model, requiring the employee to work at least four days a week at the 3M Center in Maplewood, MN.

Travel: May include up to 10% domestic/international

Relocation: May be authorized

Must be legally authorized to work in country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status).

Supporting Your Well-being

3M offers many programs to help you live your best life – both physically and financially. To ensure competitive pay and benefits, 3M regularly benchmarks with other companies that are comparable in size and scope.

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