Workday & People Technology Lead

Avalara, Inc.; United States; Remote; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonuses

Private medical, life, and disability

Employee resource groups

Job summary

Avalara is seeking a Senior Manager of People Technology to lead the Workday platform, overseeing delivery, governance, and integration across HCM, Talent, Compensation, Absence, and Payroll. You will guide a high‑performing Workday team, ensure timely releases, and collaborate with People & Culture, Talent Acquisition, and Finance to provide a reliable experience for employees.

The role emphasizes security, SOX alignment, and AI/automation opportunities, with a focus on scalable, compliant

Qualifications

• 10+ years in HRIS/People Technology/HR Systems.
• 6+ years leading Workday in a global environment.
• Experience with SOX/IPO readiness and AI/automation in HR tech.

Responsibilities

• Own Workday platform across modules (HCM, Talent, Compensation, Absence, Benefits, Payroll, Recruiting).
• Drive end-to-end delivery of major Workday initiatives, including design, config oversight, testing, and deployment.
• Manage integrations between Workday and downstream systems.

Skills

Workday

People Technology

HRIS

Leadership

Governance

Education

BS in Computer Science, Information Systems, or Engineering

Tools

Workday Extend

ATS systems

Security & Compliance tooling

Job description

Avalara is seeking a Senior Manager of People Technology to lead the Workday platform, overseeing delivery, governance, and integration across HCM, Talent, Compensation, Absence, and Payroll. You will guide a high‑performing Workday team, ensure timely releases, and collaborate with People & Culture, Talent Acquisition, and Finance to provide a reliable experience for employees.

The role emphasizes security, SOX alignment, and AI/automation opportunities, with a focus on scalable, compliant