Sr. Workday Manager

Overview

Hybrid
Depends on Experience
Full Time

Skills

Workday

Job Details

Senior Workday Manager

Location: Austin/Temple, Texas Area
Work Arrangement: Hybrid (3 days onsite, may increase during go-live periods)
Salary Range: $175,000 - $230,000
Employment Type: Full-Time, Direct Hire

Top 3 Must-Haves

  1. Workday Expertise: 3-4 years hands-on Workday experience with active certification (Prism, Extend, HCM modules)
  2. Leadership Experience: Proven ability to manage technical teams of 25-30 people including direct reports and contractors
  3. Large-Scale Implementation Experience: Experience leading PeopleSoft to Workday transitions or similar enterprise HRIS migrations in organizations with 20,000+ employees

Position Overview

Lead the implementation, maintenance, and optimization of our Workday platform while managing the critical transition from PeopleSoft. This role oversees a team responsible for ensuring seamless integration and efficient operation across the organization. You'll be instrumental in designing, developing, and deploying the Workday platform while ensuring alignment with business objectives and technical requirements.

As one of the largest and most stable supply chain services leaders in the United States, we've been delivering retail and restaurant solutions for over 125 years. We're seeking an agile, innovative leader to help us maintain our position as a unified supply chain partner.

Key Responsibilities

System Leadership & Implementation

  • Oversee Workday platform implementation, focusing on HCM, Prism, and Extend modules
  • Lead the retirement of existing PeopleSoft system and migration to Workday
  • Manage integration with other enterprise systems, ensuring data consistency and reliability
  • Design and implement scalable, sustainable solutions with third-party system integrations

Team & Project Management

  • Assess current team capabilities (6 FTEs + contractors) and identify optimal staffing strategies
  • Lead cross-functional collaboration with HR partners on compliance and data migration requirements
  • Coordinate with various departments to ensure timely completion of project milestones
  • Manage high-visibility projects requiring strong communication with senior leadership

Process Optimization & Support

  • Oversee process automation and simplify payroll design systems
  • Redesign reports for scalability, enabling end-user self-service capabilities
  • Provide technical support and guidance to IT teams and end-users
  • Identify opportunities for system enhancements and implement best practices

Training & Compliance

  • Develop and deliver comprehensive training programs for end-users and IT staff
  • Ensure platform compliance with all relevant regulations and security standards
  • Generate and analyze performance reports to support strategic decision-making
  • Collaborate with external vendors and service providers

Required Qualifications

Education:

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field
  • Master's degree preferred

Experience:

  • 7+ years managing and implementing Workday or similar HRIS platforms
  • 3-4 years hands-on Workday experience
  • Proven experience leading large-scale projects in corporate environments (20,000+ employees)
  • Experience managing technical teams and contractors

Technical Skills:

  • Workday certification highly desirable
  • Proficiency in Workday integration tools (Studio, EIB, 3rd party coding)
  • Strong understanding of data management, system integration, and cloud technologies
  • Experience with PeopleSoft to Workday transitions preferred

Leadership & Communication:

  • Demonstrated leadership abilities with experience managing and mentoring technical teams
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to effectively communicate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
  • Collaborative cultural fit for high-visibility HR partnerships

Interview Process

Our comprehensive evaluation includes:

  • Initial HR stakeholder interview for cultural and communication fit
  • Technical screening with internal and external technical architects
  • Team interviews to evaluate leadership capabilities
  • Virtual interviews followed by onsite meetings for final candidates
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