Workday Manager

Job title
Workday Manager
Job code
9718
Job family
Human Resources
Job level
Unclassified Executive
Minimum salary
$116160.97
Maximum salary
$185857.03
Pay range frequency
Annual
Compensation grade
232
Job profile FLSA
Exempt
Class information
This is a standalone classification and is not part of a series. Positions in this classification provide strategic and operational leadership for Workday Human Capital Management (HCM) and Finance applications in response to business needs and to act as a liaison between technical staff and end users in order to create the business solutions.
Job description

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:

  • Develop, plan, organize, manage, and administer the Human Resources (HR) and Finance technology strategy and direction for Workday configuration enhancements, changes, process improvements, and other strategic initiatives; develop and implement program and strategic planning; implement and assist in the development of Workday policies, procedures, and business practices; evaluate goals, objectives, priorities, and activities to improve performance and outcomes; recommend and establish administrative controls and improvements; develop procedures to implement new and/or changing regulatory requirements; serve as a member of the IT ERP Governance Committee. 
  • Drive a vision for highly efficient and reliable technology enabled employee service delivery and robust data analytics for manager decision support; measure Workday functionality against organizational needs to identify improvement priorities and implementation of new functionality and business process improvements; plan system enhancements and upgrades, including testing, configuration changes, user security, and others; develop project plans and prioritize project requests; lead and oversee the creation of reports, metrics, queries, and dashboards to support user and business needs; implement controls and audits to ensure data integrity.
  • Direct and approve the planning, prioritizing, assigning, supervising, training, and review of the work of a diverse workforce; act as a resource, and provide direction, guidance, and leadership to staff; advise on the more complex and sensitive concerns and issues; may select, direct, and manage the work of consultants.
  • Develop, administer, assist, and monitor budgets; develop justifications for budgetary recommendations and/or adjustments; participate in forecasting additional funds for staffing and resources; identify, obtain, and manage funding from grants and community partners; participate in the interpretation, negotiation, management, and enforcement of contracts; coordinate the finalization of budgets to ensure the timely submission of the department budget.
  • Partner with the Information Technology, Human Resources leadership, Finance leadership, and business partners in functional areas; provide expert guidance to other departments, the general public, and/or outside agencies; represent the county to the public, elected officials, other agencies, governments, and organizations including making presentations and participating in meetings; act as representative on committees, interagency task forces, special projects, and in Workday community groups; respond and resolve confidential and sensitive inquiries; investigate complaints and recommend corrective actions as necessary.
  • Analyze and review federal, state, and local laws, regulations, policies, and procedures in order to ensure compliance; conduct analysis on best practices and trends, and formulate and implement recommendations.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

LEVEL AND TYPE OF WORK AND/OR SUPERVISION:

Workday Manager

  • Advanced level
  • Professional
  • Perform the most difficult assignments requiring a higher level of responsibility, applying advanced subject knowledge, and exercising significant independent judgment and initiative.
  • Receive work assignments in terms of objectives, priorities, and deadlines.
  • Work is reviewed for technical accuracy, compliance to program objectives, and overall results.
  • Receive direction from executive management.
  • Exercise direct supervision over staff.               
  • This classification differs from other management level classifications due to assignments in a specialized field.
  • Top Manager over the HCM or Finance areas of Workday, serving in a countywide capacity.   

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS GUIDELINES:

Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying.  Requirements are determined at the time of recruitment based on responsibilities of the individual position and business needs of the department.

Workday Manager

Training and experience for advanced level, professional classifications are typically equivalent to a bachelor's degree and three (3) to six (6) years of experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position. (Equivalency 7-10 years of qualifying training and/or experience).

Depending upon assignment, candidates may be required to pass a criminal background check, have a valid driver license, and/or additional training, licenses, or certificates.