VP, Workday HCM AMS Leader & Strategist

STATE STREET CORPORATION; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 189,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with company match

Comprehensive insurance coverage

Paid time off

Employee Assistance Program

Performance-based incentives

Tax-advantaged savings plans

Job summary

STATE STREET CORPORATION seeks a hands-on and strategic Manager to lead the Workday AMS team in Boston. You will balance leadership with direct Workday configuration across HCM modules, driving improvements while mentoring a high-performing group.

You will collaborate with HR and IT stakeholders, govern Workday standards, and oversee testing and deployments. A strong background in Core HR, Compensation, Talent, and Reporting is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, 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.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of Workday AMS specialists.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

Communication

Change management

User training

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR, IS, or Business

Tools

Workday

Job description

STATE STREET CORPORATION seeks a hands-on and strategic Manager to lead the Workday AMS team in Boston. You will balance leadership with direct Workday configuration across HCM modules, driving improvements while mentoring a high-performing group.

You will collaborate with HR and IT stakeholders, govern Workday standards, and oversee testing and deployments. A strong background in Core HR, Compensation, Talent, and Reporting is essential.