Sr. Workday Manager
Temple, TX - Hybrid (3 days in office)
Full-time

About Our Client
Our client is one of the largest and most stable supply chain services leaders in the United States, with over 125 years of experience at the forefront of delivering retail and restaurant solutions. They serve convenience stores, mass merchants, drug stores, and chain restaurants across the country, operating with a vision to be an agile, innovative, and unified supply chain partner. The company focuses on delivering superior customer experiences, improving the lives of their teammates and community, while producing best-in-class returns. Their core values center around stability, innovation, and excellence in supply chain management.

Job Description
The Senior Workday Manager will lead a transformational initiative to implement, maintain, and optimize our Workday platform while managing the critical transition from PeopleSoft. This executive-level position offers an exceptional opportunity to oversee a team of 25-30 technical professionals and contractors, driving enterprise-wide system changes that will impact over 20,000 employees.
In this role, you'll serve as the technical leader responsible for designing, developing, and deploying the Workday platform with a focus on HCM, Prism, and Extend modules. You'll collaborate closely with HR leadership, IT teams, and business stakeholders to ensure seamless integration across the organization while maintaining data consistency and reliability. The position reports to the Senior Director for Digital Employee Experience and requires managing high-visibility projects with senior leadership visibility.
The ideal candidate is passionate about leading large-scale enterprise transformations and has deep expertise in Workday implementations. You'll thrive in an environment that values innovation, scalability, and sustainable solutions while working for a stable industry leader that's committed to leveraging technology to enhance employee experiences and operational efficiency.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Oversee comprehensive Workday platform implementation with focus on HCM, Prism, and Extend modules across the organization
• Lead the retirement of existing PeopleSoft system and manage complete migration to Workday for 20,000+ employees
• Manage integration with other enterprise systems, ensuring data consistency, reliability, and seamless third-party system connections
• Design and implement scalable, sustainable solutions that support long-term organizational growth and efficiency
• Assess current team capabilities and identify optimal staffing strategies for both full-time employees and contractors
• Lead cross-functional collaboration with HR partners on compliance requirements and data migration strategies
• Coordinate with various departments to ensure timely completion of project milestones and deliverables
• Manage high-visibility projects requiring strong communication and reporting to senior leadership
• Oversee process automation initiatives and simplify payroll design systems for improved efficiency
• Redesign reports for scalability, enabling end-user self-service capabilities and reducing manual processes
• Provide technical support and guidance to IT teams and end-users throughout the transition period
• Identify opportunities for system enhancements and implement industry best practices
• Develop and deliver comprehensive training programs for end-users and IT staff on Workday functionalities
• Ensure platform compliance with all relevant regulations and security standards
• Generate and analyze performance reports to support strategic decision-making processes
• Collaborate with external vendors and service providers to optimize implementation success

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field required
• Seven or more years of experience managing and implementing Workday or similar HRIS platforms
• Three to four years of hands-on Workday experience with active platform engagement
• Proven experience leading large-scale projects in corporate environments with 20,000+ employees
• Demonstrated leadership abilities with experience managing and mentoring technical teams of 25-30 people
• Experience managing both direct reports and contractor relationships effectively
• Proficiency in Workday integration tools including Studio, EIB, and third-party coding platforms
• Strong understanding of data management, system integration, and cloud technologies
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with ability to present to senior leadership
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills for resolving complex technical issues
• Collaborative cultural fit for high-visibility HR partnerships and cross-functional work
• This role requires the employee to work a hybrid schedule with three days in the office and two days remote. Candidates should be within a 50-minute radius of Temple, TX.

• Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field
• Active Workday certification in HCM, Prism, or Extend modules
• Specific experience with PeopleSoft to Workday transitions and legacy system migrations
• Background in supply chain, distribution, or retail industry environments
• Experience working in organizations with 20,000+ employees and complex operational structures
• Knowledge of enterprise-level compliance and security requirements
• Experience with performance-based bonus structures and incentive programs

• Salary Range: $160,000 - $180,000 annually
• Performance-based bonus opportunity: up to 20% of base salary
• Day 1 Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage, FSA/HSA options available, Company-paid life insurance
• Paid holidays, earn vacation time, and sick leave accrual from day one, Maternity and paternity leave programs
• Additional benefits: pet insurance, maternity/paternity leave, employee assistance programs, discount programs, tuition reimbursement program, and more!
• 401(k) Profit Sharing Plan available after 90 days

• Pet insurance coverage
• Employee assistance programs
• Discount programs for employees
• Tuition reimbursement program for continued education
• Professional development opportunities

• Workday | HRIS | HR Technology | System Configuration | Data Management | Business Process | EIB | Reporting