Workday HCM VP — Lead & Optimize AMS Team

State Street; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 110,000 - 189,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with company match

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

Paid time off

Employee Assistance Program

Performance-based awards

Job summary

State Street seeks a hands-on and strategic Manager to lead our Workday HCM AMS team in Kansas City. You will balance leadership with direct configuration work, driving system improvements while mentoring a high-performing group.

You will coordinate with HR and IT stakeholders, govern configurations, and ensure data privacy and security across Workday releases and enhancements. This role emphasizes governance, risk management, and operational excellence.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Exception 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.
• 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.

Skills

Workday HCM

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Configuration & Support

Governance & Compliance

Data privacy & security

Testing & deployments

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/IS/Business

Tools

Workday

EIBs

Workday Reporting

Security & access controls

Job description

State Street seeks a hands-on and strategic Manager to lead our Workday HCM AMS team in Kansas City. You will balance leadership with direct configuration work, driving system improvements while mentoring a high-performing group.

You will coordinate with HR and IT stakeholders, govern configurations, and ensure data privacy and security across Workday releases and enhancements. This role emphasizes governance, risk management, and operational excellence.