Workday Technology Manager

H. T. PROF Group; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm is seeking a Workday Technology Manager to lead a team focused on optimizing Workday solutions. The role requires 8+ years of technical experience, particularly in Workday HCM and integrations. Responsibilities include managing technology initiatives, leading an HRIS technology team, and aligning with business needs through effective project management. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background and excellent leadership skills, with a focus on continuous improvement and collaboration across teams.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of HR Technology technical experience, especially with Workday.
• Extensive hands-on expertise in Workday integrations.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and delivery of Workday Extend solutions.
• Manage demand intake of ServiceNow tickets.
• Communicate project status and risks to senior leaders.

Skills

Workday HCM

Calculated fields

Complex Workday configurations

Statistical or data analysis

Leadership

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Job description

The Workday Technology Manager leads a team of Workday technologists and is accountable for the strategy, delivery, and continuous optimization of Workday Reporting, Workday Prism Analytics, Workday Integrations, and Workday Extend solutions. This role provides both strategic oversight and hands‑on leadership to ensure Workday capabilities align with business needs, scale effectively, and adhere to best practices for security, data governance, and system performance.

The ideal candidate combines deep Workday technical expertise with strong people leadership, cross‑functional partnership, and a continuous improvement mindset. This role plans, prioritizes, and executes Workday initiatives sponsored by leadership, focusing on configuration and technology solutions that enhance system functionality and reporting, while responding to ad‑hoc requests from stakeholders at all levels of the organization, including senior leadership.

Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of skills, education, and experience
• 8+ years of HR Technology technical experience, including extensive hands‑on expertise with:
• Workday HCM
• Calculated fields
• Complex Workday configurations
• 5+ years of experience implementing, supporting, or operating Workday HCM
• Strong understanding of enterprise HR systems, data structures, and end‑to‑end data flows
• Designed, built, and supported 75+ Workday integrations including Orchestrate integrations
• 2+ years of statistical or data analysis experience designing custom reports and dashboards using standard Workday reporting tools (e.g., Report Writer, Calculated Fields), including advanced Microsoft Excel skills
• Extensive experience creating and maintaining advanced Workday reports, dashboards, scorecards, composite and matrix reports, and Workday Hubs
• Designed, built, and maintained 3+ Workday Prism Analytics use cases
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and complex initiatives simultaneously while meeting deadlines and quality standards
• Proven ability to make sound decisions while balancing business needs, project timelines, and technology roadmaps
• Innovative mindset with a willingness to challenge existing approaches and introduce new solutions

Essential Job Functions:

• Lead the scope, design, and delivery of Workday Extend solutions to meet specific HR business needs when new use cases are identified
• Manage demand intake of ServiceNow tickets, prioritization, and delivery timelines across multiple Workday technology workstreams
• Provide day‑to‑day leadership and direction for the HRIS technology team, ensuring high‑quality delivery and timely completion of initiatives
• Establish and maintain governance standards for reporting, analytics, integrations, and Extend development
• Communicate project status, risks, and outcomes clearly to senior leaders and key stakeholders
• Foster a collaborative, accountable, and customer‑focused team culture
• Serve as a process improvement advocate across Human Resources technology and operations
• Partner closely with HR and Payroll teams to align on security roles, integrations, and shared systems
• Support Workday releases and upgrades, including impact assessment, testing coordination, and rollout planning
• Provide operational support for HRIS platforms, including Workday, as needed
• Proactively identify project risks and issues and implement effective mitigation strategies in a fast‑paced environment
• Act as a trusted advisor and subject matter expert for HR technology, supporting stakeholders across the organization
• Serve as a liaison between HR, IT, Payroll/Finance, and other business partners
• Stay current on HR technology trends and the Workday Technology roadmap

Preferences:

• Configuration experience with Financial and HR systems
• Workday Integrations Certification strongly
• Workday Extend Certification strongly
• Hands‑on technical experience with Workday Extend model components and application development
• Workday Prism and Reporting Certification strongly
• Intermediate proficiency with database tools and concepts