Senior Workday Systems Lead — Remote, Analytics & Integrations

ClickHouse; United States; On-site; USD 142,000 - 176,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work environment

Healthcare

Equity in the company

Time off

A $500 Home office setup

Global Gatherings

Job summary

ClickHouse is seeking a senior HRIS/People Systems leader to own the Workday ecosystem end-to-end, directing configuration, releases, and integrations across multiple modules. You will partner with People, Finance, IT, and other stakeholders to translate business needs into scalable, compliant solutions that deliver accurate data and actionable insights.

The role requires deep Workday expertise, strong analytics, and the ability to communicate complex concepts to non-technical audiences.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in HRIS/People Systems roles, with deep expertise in Workday.
• Proven experience leading or heavily contributing to at least one full-cycle Workday implementation.
• Strong hands-on experience with Workday configuration across multiple modules.
• Experience managing Workday releases and system upgrades.
• Deep understanding of HR processes and data structures.
• Experience with system integrations, APIs, and data architecture.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary point of contact for Workday configuration, maintenance, and support.
• Lead system design, configuration, and optimization across Workday modules (e.g., Core HCM, Compensation, Benefits, Payroll).
• Manage Workday releases, including impact analysis, testing, and deployment of new features and functionality.
• Partner with People, Finance, IT, and other stakeholders to translate business needs into scalable system solutions.
• Ensure data integrity, security, compliance, and audit readiness across all people systems.
• Oversee integrations between Workday and other internal and external systems.
• Develop and maintain documentation, processes, and governance standards for system usage and changes.
• Drive reporting and analytics capabilities within Workday to support business insights and decision-making.
• Manage vendors, consultants, and external partners as needed.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior HRIS or People Systems team members without formal people management responsibility.
• Evaluate and leverage emerging capabilities (including AI and automation) within Workday and the broader people systems ecosystem to improve efficiency, data insights, and user experience.

Skills

HRIS/People Systems

Workday configuration

System integrations

Data architecture

Analytical skills

Non-technical communication

Tools

Workday integrations

APIs

Reporting tools

Job description

ClickHouse is seeking a senior HRIS/People Systems leader to own the Workday ecosystem end-to-end, directing configuration, releases, and integrations across multiple modules. You will partner with People, Finance, IT, and other stakeholders to translate business needs into scalable, compliant solutions that deliver accurate data and actionable insights.

The role requires deep Workday expertise, strong analytics, and the ability to communicate complex concepts to non-technical audiences.