Workday HCM Manager

Job Summary

• Location: United States

• Experience: 5+ years in Workday HCM

• Job Type: Permanent

Thinking Minds' client is looking for an experienced Workday HCM Program Manager to serve as the core technical support resource for their Workday implementation. This role is crucial in delivering scalable and effective system solutions, starting with Phase 1 targeted for 2027. The successful candidate will provide hands-on configuration expertise across Workday HCM modules, translating business needs into system solutions and acting as a thought partner in process design and system decision-making.

Ideal Candidate Should Have

• Workday HCM expertise

• Hands-on configuration experience

• Experience in translating business needs into system solutions

• Ability to mentor and train Workday analysts

• Strong understanding of HRIS resources

Role Overview

The Workday HCM Program Manager will serve as the organization's hands-on Workday HCM technical expert. This role involves partnering with business and technology leaders to design, configure, and optimize Workday solutions that support scalable People processes and regulatory compliance. The manager will play a foundational role in the successful delivery of the enterprise Workday implementation by guiding technical decision-making and building long-term internal Workday expertise.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and configure Workday HCM solutions

• Translate complex business requirements into system configurations

• Guide technical decision-making

• Mentor future Workday analysts

• Build long-term internal Workday expertise

• Partner with business and technology leaders

Top Skills and Modules

• Workday HCM

• System configuration

• Business process design

• HRIS expertise

• Technical decision-making

• Mentorship and training