Sr. Manager Workday

Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc.; India; On-site; INR 2,500,000 - 4,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc. seeks a Senior Functional Product Owner with deep Workday HCM expertise, specializing in Compensation, Advanced Compensation, and Benefits to support US and international operations.

You will lead Total Rewards workstreams, partner with stakeholders to design scalable solutions, and manage end-to-end delivery from requirements to post-go-live support. You will collaborate with IT and business teams to drive effective integrations with vendors, build robust

Qualifications

• 8+ years HR functional lead experience with Workday HCM.
• 6+ years hands-on Workday Compensation & Advanced Compensation experience incl. annual cycles.
• Experience with Workday Benefits modules and third-party integrations.
• Proficient in creating advanced Workday reports and security configurations.
• Exposure to Time & Absence modules is a plus.
• Strong system design, implementation and integration knowledge.
• Familiarity with ServiceNow or similar cloud apps is advantageous.
• Experience documenting business processes, system flows, and testing traceability (SIT/UAT).
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Analytical mindset with proactive problem solving.

Responsibilities

• Act as subject matter expert for Workday modules focusing on Total Rewards and Time Tracking.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to build product roadmaps and scalable solutions.
• Capture requirements and translate them into technical designs.
• Lead system implementations including third-party integrations for benefits.
• Own QA testing, UAT support, and timely delivery of solutions.
• Provide hyper-care support post go-live and troubleshoot issues.
• Coordinate with IT and boundary systems for effective solutions.
• Identify process gaps and propose efficiency improvements.
• Maintain strong relationships with internal customers and communicate risks and timelines.

Skills

Workday HCM

Compensation

Advanced Compensation

Benefits

Time Tracking

Testing

Security Config

Integrations

Communication

Cloud Knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Cloud Certifications

Workday Certification

Tools

ServiceNow

Job description

Regeneron is founded on the belief that the right idea, combined with the right team, can lead to significant transformations. Our growing global network is dedicated to inventing, developing, and commercializing medicines that change lives for those with serious diseases. In doing so, we are pioneering innovative approaches to science, manufacturing, and commercialization, as well as redefining our understanding of health.

We are seeking a highly motivated Senior Functional Product Owner with expertise in Workday HCM solutions, particularly in Compensation, Advanced Compensation, and Benefits modules, to support both US and international operations. This role requires a combination of technical competence, functional product design expertise, and strong collaboration skills to deliver impactful solutions.

Typical Day

• Act as the subject matter expert for Workday modules, focusing on Total Rewards (Compensation, Advanced Compensation), Benefits, and Time Tracking & Absence.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to build product roadmaps and design innovative, scalable solutions that align with business needs.
• Partner with business teams to capture requirements, document processes, and translate them into technical solutions.
• Lead system-specific implementations, including integrations with third-party vendors for benefits solutions.
• Be responsible for quality assurance testing, support user acceptance testing (UAT), and ensure timely delivery of solutions.
• Provide hyper‑care support after go‑live, troubleshoot issues, and ensure smooth transitions.
• Work closely with IT, boundary systems, and other technical teams to deliver effective solutions.
• Identify gaps in existing processes and recommend improvements to enhance efficiency and scalability.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal customers, keeping them informed of progress, risks, and delivery timelines.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of HR functional lead experience, with a strong background in Workday HCM.
• 6+ years of hands‑on experience in Workday Compensation and Advanced Compensation modules, including supporting annual compensation cycles.
• Experience with Workday Benefits modules, including integrations with third-party vendors.
• Proficiency in creating advanced Workday reports and understanding security configurations for functional modules.
• Exposure to other Workday modules like Time & Absence is a plus.
• Strong understanding of system design, implementation, and integration processes.
• Familiarity with ServiceNow or similar cloud-based applications is an advantage.
• Experience documenting business processes, system flowcharts, and testing traceability (SIT, UAT).
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Analytical mindset with a proactive approach to problem‑solving.
• Ability to challenge and influence technical designs for simplicity and scalability.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Bachelor’s Degree is required.
• Certifications in cloud-based technologies (e.g., Workday, AWS, ServiceNow) are a plus.

Regeneron is an equal‑opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, or belief (or lack thereof), sex, nationality, national or ethnic origin, civil status, age, citizenship status, membership of the Traveler community, sexual orientation, disability, genetic information, familial status, marital or registered civil partnership status, pregnancy or parental status, gender identity, gender reassignment, military or veteran status, or any other protected characteristic in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application process. Please contact us to discuss any accommodations you may need.