Description

At Moody's, we unite the brightest minds to turn today's risks into tomorrow's opportunities. We do this by striving to create an inclusive environment where everyone feels welcome to be who they are-with the freedom to exchange ideas, think innovatively, and listen to each other and customers in meaningful ways. Moody's is transforming how the world sees risk. As a global leader in ratings and integrated risk assessment, we're advancing AI to move from insight to action-enabling intelligence that not only understands complexity but responds to it. We decode risk to unlock opportunity, helping our clients navigate uncertainty with clarity, speed, and confidence.
If you are excited about this opportunity but do not meet every single requirement, please apply! You still may be a great fit for this role or other open roles. We are seeking candidates who model our values: invest in every relationship, lead with curiosity, champion diverse perspectives, turn inputs into actions, and uphold trust through integrity.
Skills and Competencies

• Deep subject matter expertise in HRIS platforms (Workday, SuccessFactors), especially recruiting and onboarding modules.
• Strong project management skills, including requirement gathering, implementation, and user adoption.
• Excellent technical aptitude with ability to resolve complex system issues and manage escalations.
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills; ability to build and maintain strategic relationships.
• Experience in vendor management and negotiating system enhancements.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; proactive approach to system improvements.
• Knowledge of HR processes, policies, and compliance requirements (e.g., data privacy, OFCCP).

Preferred Skills:

• Certifications in HRIS platforms (e.g., Workday, SAP SuccessFactors) and project management (e.g., PMP, Agile).
• Experience managing large-scale HRIS implementations or upgrades.
• Knowledge of data security and compliance requirements related to HR systems.

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Information Technology, Business Administration, or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Lead, optimize, and scale HRIS recruiting/onboarding modules, ensuring system excellence, compliance, and strategic alignment.
• Oversee configuration, optimization, and maintenance of HRIS platforms to support organizational goals and COEs.
• Develop and execute strategic plans for system improvements and scalability.
• Ensure compliance with data privacy, OFCCP, and other legal requirements.
• Plan and manage release deployments, collaborating with vendors, IT, and stakeholders.
• Lead system-specific projects, including requirement gathering, system selection, and implementation.
• Oversee technical support, ensuring high-quality resolution and adherence to SLAs.
• Maintain strong relationships with vendors and internal stakeholders; serve as primary liaison.
• Manage the full system development lifecycle (SDLC) for customizations and enhancements.
• Lead and support Workday Recruiting workstream activities (planning, process design, configuration, UAT, etc.).
• Mentor and develop HRIS team members, fostering a collaborative, agile environment.

About the team
Our People Team is responsible for driving digital transformation and operational excellence across HR systems. By joining our team, you will contribute to strategic growth, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and deliver impactful, business-aligned solutions.
Moody's is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law.

Candidates for Moody's Corporation may be asked to disclose securities holdings pursuant to Moody's Policy for Securities Trading and the requirements of the position. Employment is contingent upon compliance with the Policy, including remediation of positions in those holdings as necessary.