Senior HR Systems Manager, Workday

Medtronic • Minneapolis, MN

5d • Onsite

About The Position

At Medtronic you can begin a life-long career of exploration and innovation, while helping champion healthcare access and equity for all. You’ll lead with purpose, breaking down barriers to innovation in a more connected, compassionate world. A Day in the Life At Medtronic's Global HR Digital team, we’re redefining the way we connect people, technology, and business. As a digital-first organization, we leverage cutting-edge solutions and industry best practices to meet the evolving needs of our workforce. By partnering closely with business and technology leaders, we deliver seamless, scalable, and globally unified digital experiences that empower our people and drive meaningful business outcomes. The Senior HR Systems Manager, Workday role is a dynamic, working manager role responsible for leading a team of Compensation, Payroll, and Time Tracking analysts while driving the design, implementation, and maintenance of Workday solutions to meet organizational needs. Reporting directly to the Director of Workday Solutions, this role will also support Mergers, Acquisitions, and Divestitures (MA&D) work and play a pivotal role in ensuring operational excellence and strategic alignment. The ideal candidate combines technical expertise, leadership, and HR systems knowledge to maximize the efficiency and effectiveness of Workday solutions across the organization. At Medtronic, we bring bold ideas forward with speed and decisiveness to put patients first in everything we do. In-person exchanges are invaluable to our work. We’re working a minimum of 4 days a week onsite as part of our commitment to fostering a culture of professional growth and cross-functional collaboration as we work together to engineer the extraordinary. This position will reside at our Operational Headquarters in Fridley, MN.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree with 7+ years of Human Capital Management to include Workday configuration experience and 5+ years of managerial experience; or an advanced degree with 5+ years of Human Capital Management to include Workday configuration experience and 5+ years of managerial experience
• Written and verbal English language proficiency

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or Information Systems
• Experience working with HR systems and desirably, Workday Pro or Partner certification
• Experience implementing Workday
• Experience working cross-functionally
• Demonstrated critical thinking, ability to collaborate, analyze data & systems, generate ideas, and set high standards focusing on the customer while fostering diversity & inclusion in everything that you do.
• Strong communicator & problem solver with the ability to handle multiple competing priorities.
• Strong attention to detail and possess a technical aptitude.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and mentor a team of analysts specializing in Compensation, Payroll, and Time Tracking.
• Manage performance, develop talent, foster engagement, and promote inclusion across the team.
• Conduct performance reviews, set goals, and provide coaching to meet departmental and organizational objectives.
• Prioritize strategic and operational initiatives, ensuring alignment with business goals.
• Support employee development efforts through regular 1:1s, feedback, and career guidance.
• Collaborate with HR Centers of Expertise, Operations, and IT to design, implement, and maintain core Workday functionalities.
• Recommend, plan, and execute system improvements, enhancements, and new features to meet HR and organizational needs.
• Ensure the successful integration of Workday solutions during Mergers, Acquisitions, and Divestitures (MA&D) activities.
• Analyze and optimize Workday capabilities to drive workforce productivity and effective HR service delivery.
• Provide consultation on HR programs, policies, and practices, leveraging system knowledge to improve processes.
• Develop and communicate business plans, turning strategic objectives into actionable results.
• Lead initiatives to address complex, undefined problems by gathering and analyzing detailed information.
• Drive innovation by developing new objectives to improve operational efficiency.
• Act as a key liaison between HR, IT, and external stakeholders to ensure alignment and successful project execution.
• Influence across functions and business units to balance divergent objectives and achieve cooperation.

Benefits

• Medtronic offers a competitive Salary and flexible Benefits Package
• A commitment to our employees lives at the core of our values.
• We recognize their contributions.
• They share in the success they help to create.
• We offer a wide range of benefits, resources, and competitive compensation plans designed to support you at every career and life stage.
• Health, Dental and vision insurance
• Health Savings Account
• Healthcare Flexible Spending Account
• Life insurance
• Long-term disability leave
• Dependent daycare spending account
• Tuition assistance/reimbursement
• Simple Steps (global well-being program)
• Incentive plans
• 401(k) plan plus employer contribution and match
• Short-term disability
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Non-qualified Retirement Plan Supplement (subject to IRS earning minimums)
• Capital Accumulation Plan (available to Vice Presidents and above, or subject to IRS earning minimums)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees