Senior Manager, Workday HRIS Lead

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Implement and oversee the delivery of the Workday roadmap as defined by HR Leadership.

• Take charge of the configuration and enhancement of Workday HCM Core, Talent, Advanced Compensation, and Recruiting modules.

• Manage the design, configuration, testing, deployment, and ongoing maintenance of Workday business processes, security roles, calculated fields, EIBs, reports, and dashboards.

• Set up governance for Workday configuration, establish documentation standards, and manage release processes.

• Direct Workday configuration requests, enhancements, global projects, rollouts, upgrades, and the implementation of new modules.

• Facilitate the gathering of requirements, conduct fit-gap analysis, and lead configuration design sessions and user acceptance testing.

• Act as a liaison among HRIS, HR Centers of Excellence (COEs), IT/Integrations, and external partners.

• Convert business requirements into scalable configurations within Workday.

• Provide stakeholders with solution options, associated risks, and recommendations.

• Assist in change management and communications regarding new Workday features and processes.

• Offer functional guidance and training to HR teams, managers, and end users.

• Supervise Workday support operations, address complex issues, and manage vendor escalations.

• Uphold global data standards, conduct audits, implement controls, ensure GDPR compliance, maintain data accuracy, align job architecture, and manage system security.

• Collaborate with IT to ensure secure and reliable integrations along with optimal system performance.

• Mentor and develop HRIS analysts while managing their workload, performance, and skill enhancement.

⛳️ Requirements

• A degree or relevant certification or equivalent experience.

• Over 7 years of experience with Workday.

• At least 5 years of hands-on experience in Workday configuration across multiple modules.

• Extensive functional expertise in various Workday areas, particularly Advanced Compensation and Talent.

• Proven success in leading Workday configuration projects within a global context.

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project management capabilities.

• Experience in managing, mentoring, or leading Workday analysts.

• Proficiency with Workday HCM, Talent, Advanced Compensation, and Recruiting modules.

• High level of proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and Workday reporting; familiarity with BIRT is a plus.

• Experience with ServiceNow or similar ticketing/workflow systems.

• Understanding of Workday Extend and Orchestrations.

• Workday Pro Certifications in HCM, Advanced Compensation, or Talent are preferred.

🏝️ Benefits

• Opportunity for incentives.

• Comprehensive coverage for medical, dental, vision, and prescription drugs.

• Basic life insurance provided by the company.

• Accidental death and dismemberment insurance.

• Short-term and long-term disability insurance.

• Tuition reimbursement program.

• Assistance with student loans.

• Generous 401(k) matching contributions.

• Flexible time off policy.

• Paid holidays.

• Paid leave programs.

• Additional benefits provided by the company.