Globe Life · 20 hours ago
Manager, Workday HR Admin & Product Owner
United States
Full-time
Remote
Mid, Senior Level
5+ years expGlobe Life is looking for a Manager, Workday HR Admin & Product Owner to join the team. In this role, you will serve as a key strategic business leader at the intersection of HR process, people, and technology—driving innovation, efficiency, and excellence in our people systems.
Financial ServicesInsurance
Responsibilities
Own and prioritize the product backlog for Workday HCM features based on business value, stakeholder feedback, and technical dependencies
Translate business requirements into detailed user stories with clear acceptance criteria and definition of final deliverables
Collaborate directly with development and configuration teams to ensure user stories are well-defined and actionable
Facilitate sprint planning, backlog refinement, and sprint reviews to maintain development velocity and quality
Conduct regular stakeholder demos and gather feedback to validate deliverables and inform backlog priorities
Make tactical product decisions within the established product roadmap and strategy
Coordinate user acceptance testing and validate that delivered features meet acceptance criteria
Manage release coordination with IT teams to ensure proper testing and deployment processes
Serve as the primary point of contact between HR stakeholders and the technical delivery team
Lead and develop a team of Workday HR administrators across Core HCM, Compensation, Benefits, Talent, Learning, and Payroll modules
Set clear performance expectations and provide regular coaching and feedback to team members
Conduct performance reviews and create individual development plans aligned with career growth objectives
Foster cross-functional collaboration and knowledge sharing among team members to build expertise across modules
Ensure team adherence to governance standards, security protocols, and best practices
Manage team capacity and workload distribution to optimize delivery and prevent burnout
Recruit, onboard, and retain top talent for the Workday administration team
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in business administration, computer science, or related field
3-5 years Workday HCM experience with hands-on configuration and administration
2-3 years of leadership experience with technical or HR teams
Knowledge of employee lifecycle, compensation planning, benefits administration, talent management, and payroll operations
Knowledge of data privacy, compliance requirements, and security protocols
Understanding of Workday APIs, data flows, integration requirements, and system architecture principles
Scrum, sprint planning, backlog management, and user story writing
Able to translate business needs into technical language and specifications
Relationship and expectation management across multiple departments
Able to balance competing priorities based on business value, technical constraints, and stakeholder priorities
Understanding of UAT processes and validation of acceptance criteria
Understanding of HR processes and compliance requirements
Experience creating clear requirements, process maps, and decision logs
Able to translate between technical and business stakeholders
Successful record of leading teams through system updates and process improvements
Development of team members' technical, professional, and specialized functional skills
Able to facilitate successful cross-training programs
Reliable and predictable attendance of your assigned shift
Ability to work full time and/or part time based on the position specifications
Preferred
Workday certification, preferred
Benefits
Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plans because your well-being is fundamental to your performance.
Robust life insurance benefits and retirement plans, including company-matched 401k and pension plan.
Paid holidays and time off to support a healthy work-life balance.
Parental leave to help our employees welcome their new additions.
Subsidized all-in-one subscriptions to support your fitness, mindfulness, nutrition, and sleep goals.
Company-paid counseling for assistance with mental health, stress management, and work-life balance.
Continued education reimbursement eligibility and company-paid FLMI and ICA courses to grow your career.
Discounted Texas Rangers tickets for a proud visit to Globe Life Field.
Company
Globe Life
Globe Life is an insurance company.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$250M2024-08-15Post Ipo Debt· $250M
2019-08-09IPO
Leadership Team
Frank Svoboda
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
Recent News
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2025-11-07
2025-10-29
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