Workday Senior Manager (HCM/Compensation)
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Job Description

Our story

At Alight, we believe a company's success starts with its people. At our core, we Champion People, help our colleagues Grow with Purpose and true to our name we encourage colleagues to "Be Alight."

Our Values:

Champion People - be empathetic and help create a place where everyone belongs.

Grow with purpose - Be inspired by our higher calling of improving lives.

Be Alight - act with integrity, be real and empower others.

It's why we're so driven to connect passion with purpose. Our team's expertise in human insights and cloud technology gives companies and employees around the world the ability to power confident decisions, for life.

With a comprehensive total rewards package, continuing education and training, and tremendous potential with a growing global organization, Alight is the perfect place to put your passion to work.

Join our team if you Champion People, want to Grow with Purpose through acting with integrity and if you embody the meaning of Be Alight.

Learn more at careers.alight.com.

Job Summary:

Manages resources for multiple projects, responsible for ensuring timely and quality execution ofclient deliverables and consulting with clients on Workday projects. Drives the development ofsolutions to complex problems/projects across multiple domains or large clients. Has exposure tomany large, complex, global clients. Leads the most complex Large Enterprise implementations(CDS)/projects and leads portions of client sales meetings as Subject Matter Expert/Advisor.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Responsible for leading one or more areas of the largest and most complex projects and/ormultiple concurrent projects potentially over longer periods of duration.
  • Responsible for managing all stages of the project for the client, from planning and designphases through testing and deployment.Responsible for coordinating the work of others, regardless of people managementresponsibilities. Managing project FTE, scope, budget, quality, and timeline. Motivatescolleagues to think outside of the box and bring ideas to fruition.
  • Understands agendas and others' perspectives, recognizing and effectively balancing theinterests and needs of one's own group with those of the broader organization.
  • Develops processes and methodology within and across HCM/FINs.
  • Provides a proactive interface between the external clients and the internal staff to ensureeffective coordination and delivery of Workday projects.
  • Able to identify and consult to touch points, dependencies, and integration aspects across andwithin Workday to provide a complete solution.
  • Champions a Workday product area within and outside of the team.
  • Responsible for client delivery and project satisfaction related to domain area.
  • Integrates with other areas across Alight and functions to provide a complete solution.
  • Accountable for one or more areas of large, complex clients. Ability to understand andarticulate the strategic value of integrated HCM and/or FINs processes with a strong businessacumen.
  • Leads substantive internal initiatives across domain or practice, and owns/maintains substantiveportions of internal content and/or methodology.
  • Significantly contributes and leads individual and colleague efforts to develop internal resourcesvia mentoring, coaching, and directing work.
  • Visibility as an expert within the Workday ecosystem product groups/chats.
  • Leads portions of client sales meetings. Participates in client proposal development acrossmultiple proposals.
  • Creates work estimates and solutions for small to large bodies of work.

Knowledge, Education, Certification, Skills & Technical Proficiencies

  • Bachelor's Degree or equivalent in technical, business, or financial discipline
  • Workday certified in HCM, Payroll and/or Financials as well as on-going successful recertification is a requirement
  • Recognizes and tackles difficult conversations proactively. Strong soft skills that facilitateresolution and win-win approach
  • Strong communication skills including the ability to synthesize information into clear, concisemessages
  • Proven consultative skills to guide client and internal discussions to agreement of solutions ina timely manner
  • Experience implementing complex, practical business solutions under multiple deadlines
  • Ability to be effectively and actively lead multiple, concurrent projects
  • Able to prioritize and organize increasingly complex work to ensure overall timeliness andquality standards
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and to adapt to frequent change
  • Proven experience working creatively and analytically in a dynamic environment
  • Demonstrated advanced experience with Excel and PowerPoint
  • Exhibits problem-solving skills, including troubleshooting issues and escalates as appropriate
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, including clear articulation ofcomplex messages and requirements
  • Demonstrated commitment and achievement to delivery excellence and client satisfaction
  • Proven experience demonstrating initiative and curiosity to build skills in other areas byleveraging available trainings and Workday documentation
  • 10-12 years relevant work experience required
  • 4+ years' Workday consulting experience
  • Experience defining global HR business and systems strategy, developing system requirementsand implementing practical business solutions under multiple deadlines
  • Process transformation experience preferred
  • Deep knowledge of specific domain(s). Preferred areas include:Single domain: Core HCM/Comp, Payroll, Recruiting, Data Conversion, Integrations,Reporting.Pair domains: Any two or more of the following: Core/Advanced Comp, Talent, Time Tracking, Absence, Learning, Benefits.Multi-domains (pillars): Financials-Accounting, Financials-Revenue, Financials-Spend

Position Information

  • Up to 50% travel may be required for this role.
  • Must have authorization to work in the US without needing sponsorship in the future
  • 100% remote opportunity
  • While performing the duties of this job, theemployee is regularly required to, stand,sit; talk, hear, and use hands and fingers tooperate a computer and telephonekeyboard. Regular, predictable attendance isrequired. Ability to sit at a computer terminal for anextended period.

Flexible Working

So that you can be your best at work and home, we consider flexible working arrangements wherever possible. Alight has been a leader in the flexible workspace and "Top 100 Company for Remote Jobs" 5 years in a row.

Benefits

We offer programs and plans for a healthy mind, body, wallet and life because it's important our benefits care for the whole person. Options include a variety of health coverage options, wellbeing and support programs, retirement, vacation and sick leave, maternity, paternity & adoption leave, continuing education and training as well as a number of voluntary benefit options.

By applying for a position with Alight, you understand that, should you be made an offer, it will be contingent on your undergoing and successfully completing a background check consistent with Alight's employment policies. Background checks may include some or all the following based on the nature of the position: SSN/SIN validation, education verification, employment verification, and criminal check, search against global sanctions and government watch lists, credit check, and/or drug test. You will be notified during the hiring process which checks are required by the position.

Our commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Alight is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We celebrate differences and believe in fostering an environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and supported. We know that diverse teams are stronger, more innovative, and more successful.

At Alight, we welcome and embrace all individuals, regardless of their background, and are dedicated to creating a culture that enables every employee to thrive. Join us in building a brighter, more inclusive future.

Diversity Policy Statement

Alight is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and does not discriminate against anyone based on sex, race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, marital or domestic partner status, citizenship, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, or any other legally protected characteristics or conduct covered by federal, state or local law. In addition, we take affirmative action to employ and advance in the employment of qualified minorities, women, disabled persons, disabled veterans and other covered veterans.

Alight provides reasonable accommodations to the known limitations of otherwise qualified employees and applicants for employment with disabilities and sincerely held religious beliefs, practices and observances, unless doing so would result in undue hardship. Applicants for employment may request a reasonable accommodation/modification by contacting his/her recruiter.

Authorization to work in the Employing Country

Applicants for employment in the country in which they are applying (Employing Country) must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the Employing Country and with Alight.

Note, this job description does not restrict management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities of this job to other entities; including but not limited to subsidiaries, partners, or purchasers of Alight business units.

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We offer you a competitive total rewards package, continuing education & training, and tremendous potential with a growing worldwide organization.

Salary Pay Range

Minimum :

140,900 USD

Maximum :

223,600 USD

Pay Transparency Statement: Alight considers a variety of factors in determining whether to extend an offer of employment and in setting the appropriate compensation level, including, but not limited to, a candidate's experience, education, certification/credentials, market data, internal equity, and geography. Alight makes these decisions on an individualized, non-discriminatory basis. Bonus and/or incentive eligibility are determined by role and level. Alight also offers a comprehensive benefits package; for specific details on our benefits package, please visit:


DISCLAIMER:


Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities of this job to other entities; including but not limited to subsidiaries, partners, or purchasers of Alight business units.

Alight Solutions provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition, veteran, marital, parental, citizenship, or domestic partner status, or any other status protected by applicable national, federal, state or local law. Alight Solutions is committed to a diverse workforce and is an affirmative action employer.

 

Job Summary
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Required Education
Bachelor's Degree
Required Experience
10 to 12 years
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