Senior Workday Manager
At Guild, we believe talent is everywhere and that opportunity should be too. We continue to have our home and headquarters in Denver, but we have embraced a distributed model of working to reach the best talent in the United States. While some roles may require proximity to our Denver office, roles based outside of our Denver office can sit in any of the following 31 states: AZ, CA, CO, CT, FL, GA, ID, IL, IN, KS, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, NC, NH, NJ, NV, NY, OH, OR, PA, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI and Washington D.C. Please only apply if you are able to live and work full-time in one of the states listed above. State locations and specifics are subject to change as our hiring requirements shift. All salaries ranges are standardized nationwide and will not vary by region.
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At Guild, we uphold our Core Values in everything we do. Our team emphasizes our Core Values in the following ways:
- Nurture A Learner’s Mindset - using a combination of feedback and reflection to gain productive insight into personal strengths and development areas
- Build Shared Success - building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives
- Be an Owner - holding self and others accountable to meet commitments
- Create Belonging - recognizing the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to our company
Guild is hiring a Senior Workday Manager. This critical role will be responsible for providing expert guidance, support, and leadership in the design, configuration, implementation, and maintenance of Workday solutions. This individual will collaborate closely with various stakeholders to understand business requirements, translate them into scalable system configurations, and ensure the successful execution of Workday projects. The role will also own our continuous improvement and automation initiatives across a variety of people processes and systems.
As a Senior Workday Manager, responsibilities include:
- System Configuration and Customization: Lead the design and configuration of Workday modules, including but not limited to HCM, Advanced Compensation, Talent Management, Absence Management, and Reporting. Customize Workday functionalities to align with client-specific business processes and requirements.
- Implementation and Integration: Oversee the end-to-end implementation of Workday solutions, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to project timelines. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate Workday with other HR systems and applications.
- Consultation and Collaboration: Serve as a subject matter expert, providing guidance and best practices to clients and internal teams on Workday functionalities, capabilities, and optimizations. Partner with stakeholders to gather requirements, conduct workshops, and deliver tailored solutions that address business needs.
- Quality Assurance and Testing: Develop and execute comprehensive test plans to validate Workday configurations, integrations, and enhancements. Perform thorough system testing, identify and troubleshoot issues, and ensure the integrity and reliability of Workday data and processes.
- Training and Knowledge Transfer: Develop and deliver training sessions, workshops, and documentation to educate end-users and administrators on Workday functionality, features, and best practices. Facilitate knowledge transfer sessions to empower clients and internal teams to effectively utilize Workday solutions.
- Continuous Improvement: Stay abreast of Workday updates, releases, and industry trends to drive continuous improvement and innovation in Workday solutions. Proactively identify opportunities for process optimization, automation, and enhancement to maximize the value and efficiency of Workday implementations.
- Something else? Wonderful, we’re curious to learn more about you!
The ideal candidate will have:
Required Proficiencies:
- Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in Workday implementation, configuration, and support, with a focus on HCM and other relevant modules.
- Proven expertise in configuring and customizing Workday solutions to meet complex business requirements.
- Proven track record of successfully leading complex improvement projects with measurable results in operational efficiency, cost reduction, or customer satisfaction.
- Strong understanding of HR processes and best practices, with the ability to translate them into scalable Workday configurations.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
- Exceptional communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
Preferred Proficiencies:
- Workday HCM certification.
- Certification in Lean Six Sigma (e.g., Green Belt, Black Belt) with demonstrated experience in leading DMAIC or similar improvement methodologies.
- Knowledge of Agile or other iterative project management methodologies.
We feel passionately about equal pay for equal work, and transparency in compensation is one vehicle to achieve that. Total compensation for this role is market competitive, including a base salary range of $140,000 - $173,750, as well as company stock options. We are committed to providing opportunities that align with our larger company strategy of Career Mobility. We believe that skills are transferable and value candidates that have a passion for our mission and a learner’s mindset. If you don’t have 100% of the qualifications but can see yourself doing a great job, we invite you to apply.
At Guild, we unlock the talent and economic potential of America’s workforce for employees and their companies. We partner with the nation’s largest employers—including Walmart, Chipotle, Discover, Hilton, Macy’s, Target, and The Walt Disney Company—to create cultures of opportunity that help them attract and retain top talent, while building the workforce of the future from within. By using our proprietary Career Opportunity Platform to develop education and learning programs that work in the real-world, thousands of employees at those companies have gained the skills, knowledge, and guidance they need to build a brighter future for themselves and their families—all without paying for tuition or career services on their own.
Guild is female-founded and a certified B Corp. The company has been named to the TIME100 Most Influential Companies of 2022 list, CNBC Disruptor50 list three years in a row, Inc. Best Led Companies list, Fast Co. World Changing Ideas list and the B Lab Best for the World list among many others.
Guild is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let your recruiter know. We currently offer the following benefits:
- Access to low-cost, high-quality health care options through Cigna and Kaiser (due to coverage limitations, Kaiser is currently only available in CA & CO)
- Access to a 401k to help save for the future
- Open vacation policy for employees to rest and recharge
- 8 days of fully-paid sick leave, to take the time to heal and or recover
- Family-friendly benefits, including 12 weeks of parental leave for non-birthing parents and 18-20 weeks for birthing parents; 4-week ramp-up period for when employees return from a leave of 6 weeks or more; as well as employer-paid short-term and long-term disability, employer-sponsored life insurance, fertility and caregiving benefits.
- Well-rounded wellness benefits including free and low cost mental health resources and financial wellbeing support services
- Education benefits and tuition assistance to help your future development and growth
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