Manager Business Systems

Progressive; Chicago (IL); Remote; USD 103,000 - 147,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match up to 6%

Medical, dental & vision coverage

Wellness & mental health programs

Health care flexible spending accounts

Job summary

Progressive is seeking two Workday leaders to join our strategic Workday team, focusing on Payroll, Absence, Time Tracking and Compensation. These roles emphasize depth in multiple modules and strong leadership partnering with HR and technology stakeholders.

Both positions are remote with occasional travel to an office for meetings or training. Ideal candidates combine hands-on Workday knowledge with proven leadership and the ability to deliver impactful business solutions at scale.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 9 years in business systems or 6+ years with bachelor+ and 2+ years leadership
• Experience in leading system consultants and partnering with HR/technology stakeholders
• Strong functional depth in two or more Workday modules (Payroll, Absence, Time Tracking, Compensation)

Responsibilities

• Oversee support for Workday Payroll, Absence, Time Tracking, and Compensation.
• Lead and mentor Workday team members to deliver solutions.
• Partner with HR and technology stakeholders to implement and optimize Workday configurations.

Job description

Progressive is dedicated to helping employees move forward and live fully in their careers. Your journey has already begun.

As a manager business systems, you'll oversee support for Workday Payroll, Absence, Time Tracking, and Compensation. We're hiring two leaders to join our Workday team, and these roles are designed to complement one another through shared and complementary areas of expertise. We're seeking candidates with strong functional depth in two or more modules rather than expertise across the entire suite. Successful candidates will combine hands-on Workday knowledge with proven leadership experience and a collaborative approach to partnering with HR and technology stakeholders to deliver impactful business solutions.

This is a remote position with occasional travel to an office for meetings and/or training.

Minimum qualifications

A minimum of 9 years experience in business systems (e.g., systems integration, implementing technology solutions, project management, process design and optimization, testing and troubleshooting systems, training and supporting users, ensuring compliance and security, gathering and documenting requirements) and at least 2 years of leadership experience (e.g., management role).{OR} Bachelor's degree or higher and a minimum of 6 years experience in business systems (e.g., systems integration, implementing technology solutions, project management, process design and optimization, testing and troubleshooting systems, training and supporting users, ensuring compliance and security, gathering and documenting requirements) and at least 2 years of leadership experience (e.g., management role).

Preferred skills

• Hands-on Workday HCM configuration experience in a production environment.
• Experience with a Workday implementation, module deployment, or major feature rollout.
• Workday Pro, SHRM, PHR, project management, and/or other relevant professional credentials.
• Functional depth in two or more of the following modules: Payroll, Absence, Time Tracking, or Compensation
• Ability to assess Workday configuration, business process design, production issues, and downstream impacts.
• Experience leading system consultants and partnering with HR, technology, and business stakeholders.

Compensation

$102,800- $146,900/year

Gainshare annual cash incentive payment up to 40% of your eligible earnings based on company performance

Benefits

• 401(k) with dollar-for-dollar company match up to 6%
• Medical, dental & vision, including free preventative care
• Wellness & mental health programs
• Health care flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, & life insurance
• Paid time off, including volunteer time off
• Paid & unpaid sick leave where applicable, as well as short & long-term disability
• Parental & family leave; military leave & pay
• Diverse, inclusive & welcoming culture with Employee Resource Groups
• Career development & tuition assistance
• Onsite gym & healthcare at large locations

Energage recognizes Progressive as a 2026 Top Workplace for: Innovation, Purposes & Values, Work-Life Flexibility, Compensation & Benefits, and Leadership.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. without the need or potential need, of current or future sponsorship for employment. Progressive does not hire candidates with (e.g., F-1 CPT, OPT, or STEM OPT, H-1B, O-1, E-3, TN) statuses for this role.