We are seeking a hands-on and strategic Manager to lead our Workday HCM AMS team. This role combines leadership and direct configuration responsibilities, supporting and enhancing Workday HCM modules. The role balances risk, excellence, operational excellence and strong stakeholder collaboration to support organization success. The ideal candidate will be both a strong people leader and a skilled Workday practitioner, capable of driving system improvements while mentoring a high-performing team.
Key Responsibilities
Leadership & Team Management
Lead, coach, and develop a team of Workday AMS specialists.
Promote a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
Manage workload distribution, performance reviews, and team development plans.
Workday Configuration & Support
Perform hands-on implementation and configuration across Workday HCM modules including Core HR, Compensation, Talent, Recruiting, and etc.
Analyze business requirements and translate them into scalable Workday solutions.
Troubleshoot and resolve system issues, ensuring timely and accurate support.
Stakeholder Collaboration
Partner with HR, IT, and business stakeholders to understand needs and deliver effective solutions.
Serve as a subject matter expert and escalation point for Workday-related inquiries.
System Governance & Optimization
Maintain documentation, configuration standards, and governance protocols.
Ensure compliance with data privacy, security, and audit requirements.
Lead testing and deployment of Workday releases and enhancements.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Information Systems, Business Administration, or related field.
7+ years of Workday HCM hands-on configuration experience.
2+ years in a leadership or managerial role.
Expertise in Workday HCM modules (Core HR, Compensation, Talent, Recruiting, Security, Reporting).
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
Exception stakeholder management and collaboration skills
Preferred Skills
Workday certifications in relevant HCM modules.
Proficiency in Workday reporting, calculated fields, and EIBs.
Strong leadership and organizational skills.
Experience with change management and user training.
Why Join Us?
Lead a dynamic team in a high-impact HR technology role.
Drive innovation and efficiency in our Workday ecosystem.
Enjoy a collaborative culture with opportunities for growth and development.
Salary Range:
$110,000 - $188,750 AnnualThe range quoted above applies to the role in the location specified. If the candidate would ultimately work outside of the location above, the applicable range could differ.
Employees are eligible to participate in State Street’s comprehensive benefits program, which includes: our retirement savings plan (401K) with company match; insurance coverage including basic life, medical, dental, vision, long-term disability, and other optional additional coverages; paid-time off including vacation, sick leave, short term disability, and family care responsibilities; access to our Employee Assistance Program; incentive compensation including eligibility for annual performance-based awards (excluding certain sales roles subject to sales incentive plans); and, eligibility for certain tax advantaged savings plans.
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Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Information Systems, Business Administration, or a related field
- 7+ years of hands-on Workday HCM configuration experience
- 2+ years of leadership or managerial experience
- Expertise in Workday HCM modules, including Core HR, Compensation, Talent, Recruiting, Security, and Reporting
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
- Exceptional stakeholder management and collaboration skills
- Workday certifications in relevant HCM modules
- Proficiency with Workday reporting, calculated fields, and EIBs
- Strong leadership and organizational skills
- Experience with change management and user training
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Retirement Support — Retirement support is framed as a standout component, highlighted by a 401(k) match described as 100% on the first 6% of base salary. This is positioned as a meaningful offset to less competitive cash compensation for some roles.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Leave and time off are portrayed as relatively robust, with references to multi-week vacation, paid holidays, sick time, and additional days tied to wellness or volunteering. This breadth is repeatedly treated as a tangible part of total rewards beyond base pay.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Wellbeing and lifestyle benefits are presented as extensive, including the BeWell program, fitness discounts, onsite or supported health resources, and financial counseling. These offerings are depicted as strengthening the overall benefits proposition even when pay satisfaction is tepid.
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