Workday HCM AMS Manager, Vice President

Position Summary We are seeking a hands-on and strategic Manager to lead our Workday HCM AMS team. This role combines leadership and direct configuration responsibilities, supporting and enhancing Workday HCM modules. The role balances risk, excellence, operational excellence and strong stakeholder collaboration to support organization success.

The ideal candidate will be both a strong people leader and a skilled Workday practitioner, capable of driving system improvements while mentoring a high-performing team.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership & Team Management

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of Workday AMS specialists.
• Promote a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Manage workload distribution, performance reviews, and team development plans.

Workday Configuration & Support

• Perform hands‑on implementation and configuration across Workday HCM modules including Core HR, Compensation, Talent, Recruiting, and etc.
• Analyze business requirements and translate them into scalable Workday solutions.
• Troubleshoot and resolve system issues, ensuring timely and accurate support.

Stakeholder Collaboration

• Partner with HR, IT, and business stakeholders to understand needs and deliver effective solutions.
• Serve as a subject matter expert and escalation point for Workday‑related inquiries.

System Governance & Optimization

• Maintain documentation, configuration standards, and governance protocols.
• Ensure compliance with data privacy, security, and audit requirements.
• Lead testing and deployment of Workday releases and enhancements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Information Systems, Business Administration, or related field.
• 7+ years of Workday HCM hands‑on configuration experience.
• 2+ years in a leadership or managerial role.
• Expertise in Workday HCM modules (Core HR, Compensation, Talent, Recruiting, Security, Reporting).
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and communication skills.
• Exception stakeholder management and collaboration skills

Preferred Skills

• Workday certifications in relevant HCM modules.
• Proficiency in Workday reporting, calculated fields, and EIBs.
• Strong leadership and organizational skills.
• Experience with change management and user training.

Why Join Us?

• Lead a dynamic team in a high‑impact HR technology role.
• Drive innovation and efficiency in our Workday ecosystem.
• Enjoy a collaborative culture with opportunities for growth and development.

Salary Range

$115,000 - $205,000 Annual

Benefits

Employees are eligible to participate in State Street’s comprehensive benefits program, which includes our retirement savings plan (401K) with company match; insurance coverage including basic life, medical, dental, vision, long‑term disability, and other optional additional coverages; paid‑time off including vacation, sick leave, short term disability, and family care responsibilities; access to our Employee Assistance Program; incentive compensation including eligibility for annual performance‑based awards (excluding certain sales roles subject to sales incentive plans); and, eligibility for certain tax advantaged savings plans.

Equal Opportunity Employer

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we consider all qualified applicants for all positions without regard to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, age, disability, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship, marital status, domestic partnership or civil union status, familial status, military and veteran status, and other characteristics protected by applicable law.

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