Workday HCM AMS Manager, Vice President

State Street • Princeton, NJ

3d

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• 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

Nice To Haves

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

Benefits

• 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
• eligibility for certain tax advantaged savings plans
• inclusive development opportunities
• flexible work-life support
• paid volunteer days
• vibrant employee networks

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager