Senior Software Product Manager

AvalonBay Communities

10d

About The Position

AvalonBay Communities, Inc., an equity REIT, has a long-term track record of developing, redeveloping, acquiring and managing distinctive apartment homes in some of the best U.S. markets, and delivering outsized, risk-adjusted returns to shareholders. With equal parts experience and vision, we’ve established a leadership position rooted in our purpose of creating a better way to live and that is always focused on building value for the long term. Creating a better way to live is the purpose that binds AvalonBay associates. We take that purpose seriously and expect you will as well. By focusing on collaboration, innovation, and taking ownership of our choices and actions, we act in ways that focus on creating value for our customers, investors and associates. Your positive, professional, and consistent personal interactions make AvalonBay a great place to work. The Role We’re looking for a Sr. Workday HRIS Manager to lead the strategy, optimization, and governance of our Workday HCM & PATTs platform. In this role, you’ll serve as the functional owner of Workday, partnering closely with HR, IT, Payroll, Finance, and external vendors to ensure our platform is stable, scalable, compliant, and continuously improving. If you’re a hands‑on Workday expert who loves building solutions, leading change, and shaping how HR technology supports a growing organization, we’d love to meet you.

Requirements

• 6–10+ years of HRIS experience with strong, hands‑on Workday expertise
• 3+ years leading Workday configuration and production support. Deep knowledge of Workday HCM & PATTs business processes, security framework, domains, calculated fields, and reporting
• Experience supporting medium‑enterprise organizations (3,000+ employees preferred)
• Strong stakeholder engagement, communication, and relationship-building skills

Nice To Haves

• Workday certifications (HCM, PATTs, Security, Reporting, Recruiting, etc.)
• Experience leading Workday implementations or major module rollouts
• Exposure to Payroll, Benefits, or Finance integrations

Responsibilities

• Workday Platform Ownership Own Workday HCM and related modules including Core HCM, Recruiting, Talent, Learning, Compensation, Absence, Benefits, and PATTs (US Payroll, Absence, Time Tracking & Scheduling)
• Maintain system health, data integrity, audit readiness, and manage twice‑yearly Workday releases
• Partner with HR leadership to translate business needs into scalable, future‑proof Workday solutions
• Configuration & Business Process Design Design, configure, test, and deploy Workday business processes, eligibility and condition rules, validations, notifications, and calculated fields
• Lead configuration for key lifecycle events (hire, job change, termination, compensation actions)
• Ensure system configuration aligns with security, compliance, and internal controls
• Security & Data Governance Manage Workday security roles, domains, and business process security
• Conduct regular audits and access reviews. Ensure compliance with SOX, data privacy, and security requirements
• Reporting & Analytics Oversee development of standard, advanced, and matrix reports. Partner with HR and business leaders to define KPIs and dashboard requirements
• Support data extracts, EIBs, and downstream integrations
• Release & Change Management Lead impact assessments, testing, and deployment of Workday’s semi‑annual releases
• Partner with vendors and internal teams on regression testing cycles
• Own communication, documentation, and training for new functionality
• Integrations & Vendor Management Support and troubleshoot inbound/outbound integrations (benefits, payroll, background checks, LMS, etc.)
• Collaborate with IT on integration monitoring and issue resolution. Manage AMS partners, Workday support tickets, and vendor relationships
• Team Leadership Lead and mentor HRIS analysts/administrators
• Set team priorities, performance goals, and development plans
• Establish HRIS operating models and intake/triage processes

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits — health, dental and vision, 401(k) with company match, paid vacation and holidays, tuition reimbursement, an employee stock purchase plan and more.
• Growth based on achievement and promotion from within.
• Associate recognition (a company-wide recognition program that celebrates associate efforts and successes in contributing to the overall success of the organization – including destination awards, ‘AvalonBay’s Very Best’ recognition program and others!).
• A 20% discount on our incredible apartment homes.
• A culture built on purpose and our core values - A Commitment to Integrity, A Spirit of Caring, and A Focus on Continuous Improvement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed