Workday HCM AMS Lead & VP — Hands-on Strategy

State Street; Clifton (NJ); On-site; USD 110,000 - 189,000; Full time

Job summary

State Street is seeking a hands-on and strategic Manager to lead our Workday HCM AMS team. The role combines leadership with direct configuration work across Core HR, Compensation, Talent, Recruiting, and related modules.

You will mentor a high-performing team while driving system improvements and partnering with stakeholders to deliver effective HR technology solutions. The ideal candidate brings 7+ years of Workday HCM experience, 2+ years in leadership, and strong analytical and communication

Qualifications

• 7+ years of Workday HCM hands-on configuration experience.
• 2+ years in a leadership or managerial role.
• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Information Systems, Business Administration, or related field.
• Expertise in Workday HCM modules (Core HR, Compensation, Talent, Recruiting, Security, Reporting).
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Exceptional stakeholder management and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of Workday AMS specialists.
• Promote accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Manage workload distribution, performance reviews, and team development plans.

Skills

Workday HCM leadership

Strategic leadership

Stakeholder collaboration

Workday module expertise

Analytical & problem-solving

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR/IS/Business

Tools

Workday certifications

Workday reporting

Workday EIBs

Calculated fields

Job description

State Street is seeking a hands-on and strategic Manager to lead our Workday HCM AMS team. The role combines leadership with direct configuration work across Core HR, Compensation, Talent, Recruiting, and related modules.

You will mentor a high-performing team while driving system improvements and partnering with stakeholders to deliver effective HR technology solutions. The ideal candidate brings 7+ years of Workday HCM experience, 2+ years in leadership, and strong analytical and communication