The Planet Group · 1 week ago
Workday Technology Manager
Raleigh, NC
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$170K/yr - $180K/yr
8+ years expThe Planet Group is looking for a Workday Technology Manager to lead a team of Workday technologists. This role is accountable for the strategy, delivery, and continuous optimization of Workday solutions, ensuring alignment with business needs and best practices.
ConsultingPharmaceuticalRecruitingStaffing Agency
No H1B
Hiring Manager
Roberta Fried
Responsibilities
Lead the scope, design, and delivery of Workday Extend solutions to meet specific HR business needs
Manage demand intake, 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
Design, develop, and implement custom applications and solutions using Workday Extend
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 IT 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 for assigned Workday modules
Stay current on HR technology trends, HR regulatory changes, and the Workday product roadmap
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of skills, education, and experience
8+ years of HRIS technical experience, including extensive hands-on expertise with Workday HCM
HRIS system design
Calculated fields
Complex Workday configurations
Business processes and dashboard development
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
Developed 5+ Workday Extend applications and 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
Hands-on technical experience with Workday Extend model components and application development
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
Preferred
ERP implementation experience
Configuration experience with Financial and HR systems
Workday Integrations Certification strongly preferred
Workday Extend Certification strongly preferred
Workday Prism and Reporting Certification strongly preferred
Intermediate proficiency with database tools and concepts
Benefits
Relocation assistance
Company
The Planet Group
The Planet Group is a global advisory and staffing firm operating at the intersection of talent and transformation.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknownKey Investors
MidOcean Partners
2021-05-27Acquired
2018-01-22Private Equity
Leadership Team
Tim Simmerly
Chief Executive Officer
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