Come work at a place where we take pride in creating a workplace environment that values hard work, commitment, and growth.

At Academy Sports + Outdoors, our Mission is to make it easier for everyone to enjoy more sports and outdoors. The HR Technology Specialist fulfills a key role in the continuous support of our Workday-powered HR Technology platform.

Job Description:

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Information Systems, or a related field preferred

Work Experiences:

3+ years Human Resources (HR) experience requiredBroad knowledge of HR functions, policies, and procedures required

Skills:

Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a methodical approach to implementing new technologies and processesExcellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to effectively convey complex concepts to diverse audiences, including non-technical stakeholdersStrong technical aptitude; analytical with strong problem-solving abilities and creative resolution skillsCustomer service oriented; effective listening, speaking and writing skills with varying levels of team members and leadersAbility to work well both individually and on teamsAbility to prioritize, remain organized and pay attention to detailAbility to work on multiple projects and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environmentUtilize discretion and judgment to maintain confidentiality of sensitive dataProven ability to provide detailed configuration specifications documentation to stakeholdersStrong presentation and communication skills; comfort interacting across all management levelsAbility to work well and function autonomously as needed; work well with teamsSelf-motivated, with the ability to meet and exceed position requirements under minimal direction and supervisionProficient use of Microsoft Office programs required; advanced Excel skills including data validation, formulas, macros, and pivot tables preferred and comfortable working with large datasetsProven ability to provide detailed configuration specifications documentation to stakeholders

 Responsibilities:

Serve as the point of contact for resolving tier 2 Workday inquiries, errors, and data issues, providing technical support and guidance to HR team members and end-usersCollaborate with HRT Analysts to plan, prioritize, and execute Workday initiatives, focusing on configurations to improve functionality based on business needsMaintain Workday data consistency and integrity by performing daily, monthly, quarterly, and annual task maintenance of multiple Workday functional areas such as HCM, Recruiting, Talent, and Compensation modules to optimize system performanceLead the Academy’s bi-annual Workday release process, overseeing project timelines, deliverables, and regression testing to ensure smooth deployment of new features and enhancementsCreate and maintain technical and end-user documentation for standard HR Technology processesLead projects on a small scale such as system enhancementsOversee the end-to-end management of all Team Member surveys, including annual engagement surveys and pulse surveys leveraging platforms such as Workday and Peakon to ensure execution, data integrity, and actionable insightsParticipate in testing Workday features and enhancements, ensuring proper performance and alignment with business requirementsLearns and follows company work hours, policies, procedures and rules governing professional staff behaviorResponsibilities may change; team member may be required to perform other duties as assigned

Physical Requirements & Attendance:

Flexible and willing to work evenings and weekends as necessaryAcceptable level of hearing and vision to perform job duties

Full time

Equal Employment Opportunity

Academy is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate with regard to employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other category protected by law.​