Workday HCM Functional Lead

Workday HCM Functional Lead

Join a dynamic, forward-thinking global organization and help shape the future of HR technology!

What You’ll Do:

• Lead the Workday HCM Payroll rollout.
• Oversee configuration and ongoing support for Core HCM, Compensation, Advanced Comp, Talent, Absence, Recruiting, Payroll, Benefits, and other modules as adopted.
• Partner with HR leaders and Centers of Excellence to deliver scalable, data-driven HR solutions.
• Translate business requirements into optimized system designs and enhancements.
• Guide assessments, testing, and validation to ensure solutions meet business goals.
• Manage feature deployments, configuration updates, and process improvements to keep systems aligned with evolving strategy.
• Oversee Workday security roles, workflows, and configuration for compliance and efficiency.
• Serve as the go-to resource for Workday questions, troubleshooting, and user support.
• Collaborate with vendors and internal teams on implementation and optimization efforts.
• Mentor and direct a small Workday team—balancing workloads, prioritizing initiatives, and fostering continuous improvement.
• Build strong cross-functional relationships with HR, IT, and business leaders.

This is a direct-hire, hybrid position based in North Atlanta (up to three remote days per week).

Enjoy a modern workplace that includes flexible hours, on-site amenities, and a competitive benefits package with 401(k) match.

What You’ll Bring:

• 3 years configuring and supporting Workday HCM.
• 1 years leading or supporting Workday Payroll implementations.
• Proven leadership experience.
• Deep knowledge of HR operations and HCM business processes.
• Experience creating custom reports, calculated fields, and condition rules.
• Hands-on familiarity with EIBs and basic integrations.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communicator—able to bridge technical and non-technical audiences.