Workday HCM AMS Manager, Vice President

State Street•Burlington, MA

3d•$110,000 - $188,750

About The Position

State Street is seeking a hands-on and strategic leader to lead its Workday HCM AMS team. The role combines people leadership with direct configuration work to support and enhance Workday HCM modules, balancing risk and operational excellence while collaborating with stakeholders. The successful candidate will lead and develop a high-performing team and drive system improvements. The role leads Workday HCM configuration and support across modules including Core HR, Compensation, Talent, Recruiting, Security, and Reporting. It partners with HR, IT, and business stakeholders to translate requirements into scalable solutions, resolve system issues, maintain governance and documentation, and manage testing and deployment of releases and enhancements. The position offers an annual salary range of $110,000 to $188,750 for the primary location specified. Employees may participate in State Street’s benefits program, which includes a 401(k) plan with company match; insurance coverage; paid time off; access to an Employee Assistance Program; incentive compensation eligibility; and certain tax-advantaged savings plans. State Street also describes inclusive development opportunities, flexible work-life support, paid volunteer days, and employee networks.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Information Systems, Business Administration, or a related field.
7+ years of hands-on Workday HCM configuration experience.
2+ years in a leadership or managerial role.
Expertise in Workday HCM modules, including Core HR, Compensation, Talent, Recruiting, Security, and Reporting.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
Excellent 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, and Recruiting.
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

401(k) retirement savings plan with company match.
Basic life, medical, dental, vision, long-term disability, and other optional insurance coverage.
Paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, short-term disability, and family care responsibilities.
Access to an Employee Assistance Program.
Eligibility for annual performance-based incentive awards, with exceptions for certain sales roles.
Eligibility for certain tax-advantaged savings plans.
Inclusive development opportunities.
Flexible work-life support.
Paid volunteer days.
Employee networks.