Ares Management · 13 hours ago
Workday Engineering Lead
New York, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$200K/yr - $250K/yr
10+ years expAres Management is a leading investment firm seeking a Workday Engineering Lead to join their HR Technology team in New York. This role will be responsible for the design, configuration, and ongoing evolution of Workday across Core HCM and related HR domains, ensuring scalable processes and compliance across the HR technology ecosystem.
Asset ManagementBusiness DevelopmentCreditFinanceFinancial ServicesInsurance
Responsibilities
Lead the end-to-end design, configuration, testing, and deployment of Workday Business Processes, Condition Rules, and Custom Validations across multiple HR functional areas
Serve as the functional and configuration leader across Core HCM, Recruiting, Learning, Absence, Payroll, Advanced Benefits, and Core Compensation, ensuring alignment to business needs and Workday best practices
Define and maintain configuration standards and patterns that ensure scalability, maintainability, and consistent user experience
Embed audit, compliance, risk, and SoD principles into all process designs; partner with Security to ensure appropriate access controls, approvals, and governance
Partner with HR, Payroll, Finance, Security, Reporting, and Integrations teams to ensure end-to-end workflows are cohesive, well-controlled, and supportable
Conduct impact assessments, regression testing, and release readiness activities for Workday updates and configuration changes to ensure stability and compliance
Troubleshoot complex configuration and business process issues, perform root-cause analysis, and implement durable long-term fixes
Develop and maintain high-quality documentation including configuration guides, process flows, test scripts, and operational support materials
Lead and mentor Workday analysts, providing guidance on functional design, configuration standards, testing discipline, and documentation expectations
Support data validation and analysis activities using Excel (pivot tables, lookups, and related functions) to validate outcomes and support decision-making
Coordinate alignment with downstream HR tools (e.g., HRSoft, Visier, viaPeople) and ensure Workday configuration supports reliable cross-system processes
Qualification
Required
10+ years of relevant Workday configuration and HR technology experience, with demonstrated ownership of complex business process architecture and cross-domain functional solutioning
Deep functional expertise across Core HCM and multiple adjacent domains (Recruiting, Learning, Absence, Payroll, Benefits, Compensation)
Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to engage and influence both technical and non-technical stakeholders, including senior HR leadership
Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree a plus
Strong hands-on experience with Workday Business Process configuration
Strong hands-on experience with Condition Rules and Custom Validations
Strong hands-on experience with cross-domain functional design, troubleshooting, and operational support
Proven ability to design scalable configuration solutions for complex business scenarios while balancing usability, controls, and maintainability
Strong understanding of audit, compliance, and segregation of duties concepts and how they apply to Workday business process design and security
Demonstrated experience partnering with Security, Integrations, and Reporting teams to ensure cohesive system behavior and reliable end-to-end workflows
Proficiency in Excel for data validation and analysis (pivot tables, lookups, reconciliation approaches)
Experience leading and mentoring teams, raising standards through coaching, best practices, and disciplined execution
Strong understanding of Workday data structures, security frameworks, and business process architecture
Preferred
Workday certifications in HCM, Advanced Business Process, or related domains
Experience with HR technology ecosystems and connected platforms such as HRSoft, Visier, viaPeople, or comparable tools
Experience operating in a regulated or high-control environment with strong governance, audit readiness, and documentation expectations
Benefits
Comprehensive Medical/Rx
Dental and Vision plans
401(k) program with company match
Flexible Savings Accounts (FSA)
Healthcare Savings Accounts (HSA) with company contribution
Basic and Voluntary Life Insurance
Long-Term Disability (LTD) and Short-Term Disability (STD) insurance
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Commuter Benefits plan for parking and transit
Access to a world-class medical advisory team
A mental health app that includes coaching, therapy and psychiatry
A mindfulness and wellbeing app
Financial wellness benefit that includes access to a financial advisor
New parent leave
Reproductive and adoption assistance
Emergency backup care
Matching gift program
Education sponsorship program
Company
Ares Management
Ares Management is an alternative asset manager focusing on credit, private equity, and real estate.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$5.4B2025-10-29Post Ipo Equity· $1.5B
2025-01-09Post Ipo Equity· $2.3B
2024-10-09Post Ipo Debt· $750M
Leadership Team
Michael Arougheti
Director, Co-Founder & Current CEO
Antony Ressler
Co-Founder, Director and Executive Chairman
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