Workday Product Manager (Temporary)

AvalonBay Communities • Arlington, VA

220d

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.

Requirements

• 3-6 years of hands-on Workday experience with a focus on both HCM and Finance modules.
• 2-3 years leading the implementation of one or more areas of focus.
• Strong understanding of Workday configuration, business processes, and reporting tools.
• Demonstrated ability to execute and deliver in a fast-paced, detail-oriented environment.
• Experience working in a cross-functional capacity, especially with HR, Finance and Procurement teams.
• Comfortable troubleshooting system issues and providing root cause analysis.
• Strong communication and documentation skills.

Nice To Haves

• Workday certifications in HCM or Financials.
• Experience with Workday Security, Integrations, and/or Reporting.
• Familiarity with Jira or other agile tools for backlog management and tracking.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the go-to subject matter expert for Workday HCM and Finance modules, including Financial Accounting, Procure to Pay, Core HCM, Recruiting, Payroll, Compensation, Time Tracking, and Learning.
• Own and manage the Workday product backlog with a strong focus on execution and issue resolution.
• Configure Workday modules based on business needs and collaborate with technical teams as needed.
• Act as the liaison between HR, Finance, IT, and end users to capture requirements, prioritize requests, and deliver streamlined, tested solutions.
• Monitor, triage, and resolve daily operational issues and support tickets in Workday.
• Conduct regular data audits and ensure compliance with internal and external requirements.
• Support bi-annual Workday updates by performing impact assessments, testing, and change management.
• Collaborate with HR and Finance teams on process improvements and automation opportunities within Workday.
• Assist with Workday security administration, reporting, and dashboard creation as needed.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits — health, dental and vision.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Paid vacation and holidays.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Employee stock purchase plan.
• 20% discount on our incredible apartment homes.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Real Estate