Workday HCM Program Manager

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

📋 Description

• Act as the main hands-on resource for Workday HCM configuration, covering payroll, absence management, timekeeping, recruitment, HCM, performance and talent optimization, Peakon, benefits, Cloud Connect, and LMS.

• Collaborate with leadership in people technology, project management, and relevant stakeholders to collect requirements, interpret business needs, and propose Workday configuration strategies.

• Configure Workday HCM modules and associated functionalities to meet business, compliance, reporting, and team member experience requirements.

• Assist in solution design sessions by assessing configuration alternatives, implications, dependencies, and trade-offs.

• Support unit, integration, and user acceptance testing, which includes preparing for test cycles, validating outcomes, resolving defects, and ensuring launch readiness.

• Record decisions made regarding configuration, business process design, assumptions, dependencies, and technical considerations.

• Address system and process inquiries with internal teams and implementation partners.

• Mentor new Workday analysts and enhance HRIS resources to develop internal Workday expertise.

⛳️ Requirements

• A bachelor's degree in human resources, information systems, business, or a related field is preferred; equivalent Workday configuration experience may be considered as a substitute.

• Proven hands-on experience with Workday HCM configuration, demonstrating depth in HCM, payroll, absence management, timekeeping, recruitment, performance and talent optimization, Peakon, benefits, Cloud Connect, and LMS.

• Capability to convert business requirements into effective Workday configuration solutions.

• Experience in supporting Workday implementations through design, configuration, testing, defect resolution, and launch activities.

• Strong technical skills to assess dependencies, troubleshoot issues, document solutions, and ensure attention to detail and accuracy.

• Ability to train, mentor, and offer knowledge support to Workday analysts and HRIS team members.

• Proficient in collaborating with project management, business stakeholders, IT, vendors, and implementation partners.

• Proof of COVID-19 vaccination or a signed vaccine declination form is required before employment.

• Must comply with required infection control and PPE standards.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical insurance coverage (Medical, Dental, Vision).

• 17 days of personal time off (PTO).

• 12 holidays observed annually.

• 6 sick days.

• 401K savings plan with matching contributions.

• Comprehensive compensation package that includes base pay and bonuses.

• Extensive healthcare coverage.

• Additional benefits.

• COVID-19 vaccination policy and adherence to infection control/PPE standards.