Workday HCM Manager (Remote)

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Hope all is well, Please revert me with an updated resume if you would like to apply for this role,

Title : Workday HCM Manager (Remote)

Duration : 6 Months

Location : 100% Remote (minimal travel for key milestones).

Note : Current team is 100% remote. Could be a potential for an occasional on-site visit, but not a deal-breaker if the candidate will not travel.

Job Description:

Overview: Client is seeking an experienced Workday HCM Manager to step in following the departure of their current manager The organization has been live on Workday HCM for two and requires immediate leadership coverage to ensure continuity, governance, and stakeholder alignment.

• Current Workday Landscape
• Live modules include:
• Core HCM
• Benefits
• Compensation (including Advanced Compensation)
• Learning
• Talent
• Recruiting
• Payroll and Absence are managed by a separate team.

The environment includes:

• 14 bargaining units
• Ongoing M&A activity
• High complexity in Benefits (largest risk area)
• Organizational pressure around Advanced Compensation optimization and Talent Acquisition process improvement

Team Structure

• 9 direct reports (current span of control)
• Team members each support primary and secondary functional areas
• 2–3 upcoming vacancies (including a net-new, Benefits-focused role)
• Fully remote team
• Experienced and Workday-certified staff
• One team member has an operations background and strong stakeholder relationships

Key Responsibilities

• Provide interim leadership and oversight of the Workday HCM team
• Maintain program governance and operational stability
• Manage stakeholder relationships across HR and business functions
• Help push non-IS administrative work back to the business where appropriate
• Oversee ongoing updates, support activities, and daily ticket volume
• Navigate organizational politics and initiate strategic conversations as needed

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Strong Workday HCM functional leadership experience (healthcare preferred)
• Experience managing certified Workday teams
• Deep understanding of Benefits and Advanced Compensation (nice to have)
• Strong stakeholder and relationship management skills
• Comfortable in complex, unionized environments
• Politically savvy and confident in executive-facing conversations (nice to have)
• If converted to full-time, the candidate would need to obtain Workday certification (if not already certified). This is a high-priority need, and the client does not feel comfortable leaving the role unstaffed. They are looking for someone who can quickly step in, stabilize the team, and maintain momentum while longer-term decisions are made.

If you are interested, please share your updated resume and suggest the best number & time to connect with you

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