SR HR Systems Technical Manager

Who You Are: Experienced HR systems technical leader with a strong background in Workday HCM and related modules (Core HR, Talent, Benefits, Compensation, Payroll, Recruiting, etc.). Deep expertise in Workday integrations (Workday Studio, EIB, REST/SOAP APIs, and middleware solutions). Skilled at designing, implementing, and optimizing Workday technical architecture and ensuring scalability, security, and compliance. Adept at leading technical teams, setting technical direction, and providing mentorship in HR systems engineering and development. Strong collaborator with HRIS, other IT teams, and business partners to deliver robust HR technology solutions that align with enterprise strategies. Demonstrated ability to translate business needs into technical solutions, ensuring long-term adoption and system performance. Role Overview: Lead the technical strategy and roadmap for HR systems with a focus on Workday integrations, automation, and optimization. Oversee the technical design, development, and deployment of Workday solutions, ensuring best practices for system performance, security, and data integrity. Serve as the technical authority for Workday integrations with payroll providers, benefits vendors, finance systems, and other enterprise platforms. Partner with HR, other IT teams, and business stakeholders to ensure Workday solutions are fully optimized to enhance employee experience, compliance, and efficiency. Manage and mentor a team of Workday technical specialists, providing direction on integration frameworks, release management, and technical troubleshooting. Key Responsibilities: Define and enforce technical standards and best practices for Workday system design, integrations, and upgrades. Oversee and also provide hands-on development and support of Workday integrations, ensuring high availability, scalability, and security. Analyze and optimize the current HR systems landscape, recommending technical enhancements and automation opportunities. Own the Workday technical backlog and release cycle, partnering with product managers and HR leaders on prioritization. Partner with Workday consultants and vendors, providing technical leadership on implementation, integrations, and upgrades. Monitor system performance, adoption, and data integrity, using analytics to drive continuous improvement. Provide technical mentorship to team members, ensuring professional growth and alignment with business goals. Ensure compliance with HR data privacy, SOX, and security standards across Workday and connected systems. Requirements: Proven technical management experience in HR technology, with 10+ years of Workday expertise. Strong knowledge of Workday HCM, Benefits, Payroll, Talent, Recruiting, and Integrations. Hands-on experience with Workday Studio, EIB, Core Connectors, APIs, and Web Services. Experience leading technical teams and managing Workday integration roadmaps, upgrades, and support models. Agile delivery experience; familiarity with Jira, Confluence, and Kanban is a plus. Strong problem-solving and data analysis skills with the ability to manage complex technical environments. Excellent communication and leadership skills with the ability to influence across HR, IT, Payroll and Finance. Leadership Competencies: Technical strategist who balances long-term system architecture with day-to-day execution. Influential leader who drives alignment across technical and business teams. Clear communicator and problem solver, ensuring complex technical issues are resolved and translated into business value. Mentor and coach who develops high-performing HR technology teams and fosters a culture of innovation.