Application Manager HCM - WORKDAY

Manager of Applications - Human Capital Management (HCM) – WORKDAY

Location – Worcester MA

Remote, with capabilities to attend critical, project related, or quarterly meetings on site

Salary Range: $150,000 – $190,000

Final compensation determined based on experience, qualifications, and internal equity

Potential sign on bonus may be available

Our client operates in the healthcare space. Experience in healthcare is a strong plus but not required.

The Manager, Applications – Human Capital Management (HCM) is a senior leadership role responsible for the strategic direction, delivery, optimization, and ongoing support of the organization’s Human Capital Management application portfolio, with a strong emphasis on Workday. This position serves as both a people leader and technical owner, partnering closely with Human Resources leadership, Information Services, and enterprise stakeholders.

The role combines deep HCM application expertise with team leadership, governance, and enterprise application management in a large, complex organizational environment.

Required -

Strong Workday HCM experience, including configuration, implementation, governance, or ongoing support

Proven experience managing and developing technical or applications teams

Experience owning enterprise application portfolios, including roadmaps, upgrades, and lifecycle planning

Solid understanding of HR processes, including talent management, workforce administration, and employee experience

Experience working with large enterprise platforms (ERP / HCM)

Project and vendor management experience

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent relevant experience

Essential Responsibilities

Application Strategy & Ownership

Serve as the primary owner of the HCM application portfolio, with a strong focus on Workday

Define and maintain application roadmaps, upgrade strategies, and lifecycle plans

Provide governance over configuration, enhancements, integrations, and release management

Ensure systems align with evolving HR business needs and organizational priorities

Leadership & Team Management

Lead, coach, and develop an HCM applications team

Set priorities, manage capacity, and ensure effective delivery of services and initiatives

Foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and collaboration

Stakeholder Partnership

Act as a strategic partner to HR Operations and senior business leaders

Translate HR strategies and operational requirements into system capabilities

Communicate clearly with technical and non technical stakeholders

HR Process Enablement

Support and optimize systems across key HR domains, including:

Talent Management

Workforce Administration

Employee Experience

Drive improvements that enhance usability, efficiency, and data integrity

Project, Vendor, and Change Management

Lead or support enterprise initiatives related to HCM systems

Manage relationships with vendors and implementation partners

Provide oversight for change management efforts across large user populations

Compliance & Operational Excellence

Ensure applications meet security, regulatory, and operational standards

Support audit readiness and compliance requirements as applicable

Monitor system performance, reliability, and user satisfaction

Preferred Qualifications

Workday certification

Experience in healthcare or other highly regulated industries

Experience with Epic or other enterprise applications

Lean, Six Sigma, or formal process improvement training

Demonstrated experience with change management initiatives at scale

Experience operating in hybrid or matrixed organizational structures