Workday HCM AMS Manager — Strategic Leader & Tech Expert

State Street; Stamford (CT); 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 in Stamford. This role blends leadership with direct configuration work to support and enhance Workday HCM modules, balancing risk, operational excellence, and stakeholder collaboration to drive organizational success.

The ideal candidate will be a strong people leader and skilled Workday practitioner, capable of driving system improvements while mentoring a high-performing team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, 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.
• Exceptional stakeholder management and collaboration 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.
• Partner with HR, IT, and business stakeholders to understand needs and deliver effective solutions.
• Maintain documentation, configuration standards, and governance protocols; lead testing and deployments of Workday releases and enhancements.

Skills

Workday HCM

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Configuration

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR/IS/Business Administration

Job description

State Street is seeking a hands-on and strategic Manager to lead our Workday HCM AMS team in Stamford. This role blends leadership with direct configuration work to support and enhance Workday HCM modules, balancing risk, operational excellence, and stakeholder collaboration to drive organizational success.

The ideal candidate will be a strong people leader and skilled Workday practitioner, capable of driving system improvements while mentoring a high-performing team.