Workday & People Systems Lead

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary point of contact for all Workday-related configuration, maintenance, and support.
• Lead system design, configuration, and optimization across Workday modules (e.g., Core HCM, Compensation, Benefits, Payroll, etc.).
• Manage Workday releases, including impact analysis, testing, and deployment of new features and functionality.
• Partner closely with People, Finance, IT, and other stakeholders to translate business needs into scalable system solutions.
• Ensure data integrity, security, compliance, and audit readiness across all people systems.
• Oversee integrations between Workday and other internal/external systems.
• Develop and maintain documentation, processes, and governance standards for system usage and changes.
• Drive reporting and analytics capabilities within Workday to support business insights and decision-making.
• Manage vendors, consultants, and external partners as needed.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior HRIS or People Systems team members without formal people management responsibility.
• Evaluate and leverage emerging capabilities (including AI and automation) within Workday and the broader people systems ecosystem to improve efficiency, data insights, and user experience.

Requirements

• 8+ years of experience in HRIS / People Systems roles, with deep expertise in Workday.
• Proven experience leading or heavily contributing to at least one full-cycle Workday implementation.
• Strong hands-on experience with Workday configuration across multiple modules.
• Experience managing Workday releases and system upgrades.
• Deep understanding of HR processes and data structures.
• Experience with system integrations, APIs, and data architecture.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Experience working in cross-functional, fast-paced environments.

Nice-to-Haves

• Workday certifications (e.g., HCM, Recruiting, Integrations, etc.).
• Experience scaling Workday in high-growth or enterprise environments.
• Familiarity with reporting tools and people analytics.
• Experience with additional HR systems (e.g., Ashby, CultureAmp, etc.).
• Interest in applying AI and automation to HR systems, reporting, and operational workflows.