Workday Product Manager

Mindlance; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 82,656 - 89,544; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a highly motivated Workday Benefits Product Manager to lead the Benefits product portfolio and drive innovative solutions. This mid-senior level role involves collaborating with HR and technology teams, ensuring the successful adoption of new features, and enhancing employee experiences. The ideal candidate has product management experience, a strong understanding of employee benefits processes, and is proficient with Workday. This contract position offers competitive pay in Richmond, Virginia.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Product Manager, Product Owner, or Business Analyst in HR/Benefits.
• Strong understanding of employee benefits processes and open enrollment workflows.
• Ability to collaborate effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Benefits product portfolio to attract and retain talent.
• Drive design implementation for Benefits Open Enrollment.
• Translate business needs into product requirements.

Skills

Collaboration with cross-functional teams

Analytical skills

Strong communication skills

Tools

Workday

Job description

Product Manager- Workday

Duration: 12 Months

Base pay range

$60.00/hr - $65.00/hr

We are seeking a highly motivated Workday Benefits Product Manager to join the Associate Well-Being Experience Product Team. This role is responsible for leading the Benefits product portfolio, driving platform innovation, and delivering seamless, employee-centered experiences. The ideal candidate will focus on enhancing the associate experience through scalable solutions, strong stakeholder collaboration, and continuous platform optimization.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Benefits product portfolio with a focus on attracting, engaging, and retaining key talent.
• Identify, validate, and prioritize platform opportunities by working closely with users, business stakeholders, and technical teams.
• Drive the design and implementation of scalable and robust experiences for Benefits Open Enrollment.
• Translate business needs into clear product requirements, backlog items, and roadmaps.
• Partner with HR, Technology, and Vendor teams to ensure smooth delivery and adoption of new features.
• Monitor product performance, user feedback, and platform metrics to continuously improve the associate experience.
• Support configuration, testing, and rollout of new features and enhancements.

Required Qualifications

• Experience as a Product Manager, Product Owner, or Business Analyst supporting HR/Benefits or employee experience platforms.
• Strong understanding of employee benefits processes and open enrollment workflows.
• Experience working with enterprise platforms such as Workday or similar HR/HCM systems (preferred, not required).
• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong analytical, documentation, and communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with Workday Benefits or other large-scale HR systems.
• Experience supporting platform enhancements, integrations, or digital transformation initiatives.
• Experience working in Agile or SAFe environments.

EEO: MindLance is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of – Minority/Gender/Disability/Religion/LGBTQI/Age/Veterans.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Contract

Job function

Information Technology

Industries

Banking, Investment Banking, and Financial Services