Job Summary
The Senior Manager, Workday HRIS Lead is responsible for leading the execution, configuration, and ongoing optimization of Workday HCM and related modules across the global HR ecosystem. This role provides strategic and hands‑on leadership for complex Workday configuration initiatives, data integrity efforts, and HR technology projects, ensuring systems, processes, and integrations operate reliably and efficiently.
The Senior Manager partners closely with HR leadership, COEs, IT, and global affiliates to translate business needs into scalable Workday solutions. This role leads complex end-to-end configuration lifecycle management—from requirements gathering and solutioning to testing, deployment, documentation, and change adoption. The role ensures high-quality service delivery, drives Workday platform enhancements, and leads a team of Workday analysts in support of continuous improvement and global Workday expansion.
Key Responsibilities
Workday Strategy & Roadmap:
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Execute and manage delivery against a roadmap defined by HR Leadership including Workday configuration strategy aligned with current and future HR and business priorities.
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Maintain deep understanding of new Workday features, releases, and best practices to proactively recommend enhancements.
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Partner with HR leadership to drive a cohesive HR technology roadmap across global affiliates.
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Workday Configuration & System Ownership:
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Lead hands-on configuration and optimization of Workday modules such as HCM Core, Talent, Advanced Compensation, and Recruiting
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Execute design, configuration, testing, deployment, and maintenance of Workday business processes, security roles, calculated fields, EIBs, reports, and dashboards.
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Establish and enforce Workday configuration governance, documentation standards, and release management processes.
Project & Delivery Leadership:
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Lead the delivery of Workday configuration requests, enhancements, and projects across global affiliates (NA, Europe, Asia).
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Serve as the Workday functional lead for large-scale system upgrades, global rollouts, and new module implementations.
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Facilitate requirements gathering, fit–gap analysis, configuration design sessions, and user acceptance testing.
Cross-Functional Partnership:
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Act as the primary liaison between HRIS, HR COEs, IT/Integrations, and external partners for Workday design decisions.
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Translate business requirements into scalable Workday configurations that enhance efficiency and user experience.
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Represent the Workday HRIS team when presenting solution options, risks, and recommendations to stakeholders.
Change Management, Training & Support:
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Support change management and communication strategies to ensure successful adoption of new Workday features and processes.
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Provide functional guidance and training to HR teams, managers, and end users.
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Oversee Workday support operations, troubleshooting complex issues, and managing vendor escalations.
Data Integrity, Compliance & Security:
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Ensure global data standards, audits, and controls are maintained to support GDPR and other regulatory requirements.
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Monitor data accuracy, job architecture alignment, and system security administration across regions.
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Partner with IT to ensure secure, reliable integrations and system performance.
Team Leadership:
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Mentor, and develop a team of HRIS analysts.
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Oversee workload allocation, performance, and skills development for the HRIS team.
Qualifications
Required:
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Bachelor’s degree required.
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7+ years of Workday experience, with a minimum of 5+ years in hands-on Workday configuration across multiple modules.
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Deep functional expertise in several Workday areas including Advanced Compensation, and Talent.
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Demonstrated success leading Workday configuration initiatives in a global environment.
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Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills.
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Experience managing, mentoring, or leading Workday analysts.
Preferred:
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Experience with Workday HCM, Talent, Advanced Compensation, and Recruiting,
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High proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and Workday reporting (BIRT a plus)
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Experience with ServiceNow or similar ticketing/workflow systems.
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Knowledge of Workday Extend and Orchestrations.
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Workday Pro Certifications in HCM, Advanced Compensation or Talent
Competencies
Accountability for Results - Stay focused on key strategic objectives, be accountable for high standards of performance, and take an active role in leading change.
Strategic Thinking & Problem Solving - Make decisions considering the long-term impact to customers, patients, employees, and the business.
Patient & Customer Centricity - Maintain an ongoing focus on the needs of our customers and/or key stakeholders.
Impactful Communication - Communicate with logic, clarity, and respect. Influence at all levels to achieve the best results for Otsuka.
Respectful Collaboration - Seek and value others’ perspectives and strive for diverse partnerships to enhance work toward common goals.
Empowered Development - Play an active role in professional development as a business imperative.
Minimum $150,034.00 - Maximum $224,250.00, plus incentive opportunity: The range shown represents a typical pay range or starting pay for individuals who are hired in the role to perform in the United States. Other elements may be used to determine actual pay such as the candidate’s job experience, specific skills, and comparison to internal incumbents currently in role. Typically, actual pay will be positioned within the established range, rather than at its minimum or maximum. This information is provided to applicants in accordance with states and local laws.
Application Deadline : This will be posted for a minimum of 5 business days.
Company benefits: Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, prescription drug coverage, company provided basic life, accidental death & dismemberment, short-term and long-term disability insurance, tuition reimbursement, student loan assistance, a generous 401(k) match, flexible time off, paid holidays, and paid leave programs as well as other company provided benefits.
Come discover more about Otsuka and our benefit offerings; https://www.otsuka-us.com/careers-join-otsuka .
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