Workday Platform Lead

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

📋 Description

• Take ownership of the relationships with Workday consulting partners by establishing priorities, communicating requirements and timelines, monitoring delivery, and ensuring adherence to standards and the roadmap.

• Oversee vendor budgets and capacity, balancing incoming requests and priorities to ensure high-quality and cost-effective delivery.

• Collaborate with Talent Acquisition Operations, People Operations, business analysts, and stakeholders to convert business needs into technical requirements and Workday solutions.

• Act as an internal expert on Workday across HCM, Recruiting, Payroll, Time and Attendance, and Scheduler.

• Address daily Workday issues and provide technical guidance as needed.

• Evaluate vendor-built configurations and solutions, offering direction on technical design choices.

• Counsel stakeholders on Workday capabilities, limitations, and best practices.

• Lead the Workday Empowerment Program and create training initiatives to enhance Workday knowledge.

• Manage elevated user permissions and access as required.

• Monitor, analyze, and report on Workday performance metrics, delivery progress, risks, and opportunities for improvement.

• Collaborate with Compliance, Information Technology, and auditors to support Sarbanes-Oxley compliance, maintain control documentation, and complete necessary audits.

⛳️ Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of practical Workday experience.

• Extensive knowledge of Workday HCM, Recruiting, Payroll, Time and Attendance, and Scheduler.

• Workday HCM and Recruiting certifications are preferred.

• Proven track record in managing vendor or contractor relationships, including work prioritization, delivery monitoring, budget management, and quality assurance.

• Strong technical understanding of Workday configuration and business processes.

• Proficient in troubleshooting issues and guiding technical design decisions.

• Experience in developing and delivering training programs or simplifying complex technical concepts into clear, actionable guidance for various audiences.

• Excellent analytical skills with experience in utilizing data and metrics to assess performance, identify opportunities, and convey valuable insights to leadership.

• Strong organizational, prioritization, and program management abilities.

• Capability to manage vendor relationships, stakeholder requests, and technical tasks concurrently.

• Exceptional stakeholder management, communication skills, and professional judgment.

• Ability to navigate trade-offs, influence teams, and communicate effectively with senior leadership.

• May need to obtain a gaming license issued by the relevant state agency as a condition of employment.

🏝️ Benefits

• Bonus

• Equity

• Benefits as applicable

• Assistance through the gaming license process if relevant to the position