Workday & People Systems Lead We are seeking a highly experienced Workday & People Systems Lead to join our People team as a senior individual contributor. This role serves as the primary owner and subject matter expert for Workday and related people systems, responsible for hands-on configuration, maintenance, enhancements, and releases. This is a deeply technical and operational role with high ownership and autonomy. It requires strong cross-functional leadership, influencing stakeholders, and driving scalable system solutions across the organization. WHAT YOU WILL DO: - Serve as the primary point of contact for all Workday-related configuration, maintenance, and support - Lead system design, configuration, and optimization across Workday modules (e.g., Core HCM, Compensation, Benefits, Payroll, etc.) - Manage Workday releases, including impact analysis, testing, and deployment of new features and functionality - Partner closely with People, Finance, IT, and other stakeholders to translate business needs into scalable system solutions - Ensure data integrity, security, compliance, and audit readiness across all people systems - Oversee integrations between Workday and other internal/external systems - Develop and maintain documentation, processes, and governance standards for system usage and changes - Drive reporting and analytics capabilities within Workday to support business insights and decision-making - Manage vendors, consultants, and external partners as needed - Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior HRIS or People Systems team members without formal people management responsibility - Evaluate and leverage emerging capabilities (including AI and automation) within Workday and the broader people systems ecosystem to improve efficiency, data insights, and user experience WHAT YOU BRING ALONG: - 8+ years of experience in HRIS / People Systems roles, with deep expertise in Workday - Proven experience leading or heavily contributing to at least one full-cycle Workday implementation - Strong hands-on experience with Workday configuration across multiple modules - Experience managing Workday releases and system upgrades - Deep understanding of HR processes and data structures - Experience with system integrations, APIs, and data architecture - Strong analytical and problem-solving skills - Ability to communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders - Experience working in cross-functional, fast-paced environments PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS - Workday certifications (e.g., HCM, Recruiting, Integrations, etc.) - Experience scaling Workday in high-growth or enterprise environments - Familiarity with reporting tools and people analytics - Experience with additional HR systems (e.g., Ashby, CultureAmp, etc.) - Interest in applying AI and automation to HR systems, reporting, and operational workflows SCOPE & IMPACT - Acts as the end-to-end owner of the company’s people systems ecosystem from a technical and operational standpoint - Influences cross-functional stakeholders and drives system-related decision-making without direct authority - Operates with a high degree of autonomy in prioritizing and executing on system improvements - Ensures systems enable efficient, compliant, and scalable people operations