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At Workday, it all began with a conversation over breakfast. When our founders met at a sunny California diner, they came up with an idea to revolutionize the enterprise software market. And when we began to rise, one thing that really set us apart was our culture. A culture which was driven by our value of putting our people first. And ever since, the happiness, development, and contribution of every Workmate is central to who we are. Our Workmates believe a healthy employee-centric, collaborative culture is the essential mix of ingredients for success in business. That’s why we look after our people, communities and the planet while still being profitable. Feel encouraged to shine, however that manifests: you don’t need to hide who you are. You can feel the energy and the passion, it's what makes us unique. Inspired to make a brighter work day for all and transform with us to the next stage of our growth journey? Bring your brightest version of you and have a brighter work day here.
About the Team
You’ll be joining a centralized Benefits team that is focused on the Americas region (US, Canada, Mexico, and Costa Rica) and sits within the Org Success and Total Rewards function. Workday has made significant investments to support our employees and their families through integrated programs across our pillars of benefits: Physical, Financial, Mental, and Social-Flex. At Workday, our People & Purpose (HR) team innovates & applies contemporary talent and leadership practices that build high performing teams; enables leaders to operate at scale; and amplifies our employee first culture.The Americas Benefits team contributes to the collective success of our company by delivering excellent work in a way that is consistent with our values and delivering a best in class competitive benefits program. If your professional passion is creating exceptional and innovative benefit programs that are truly innovative and delivers an amazing employee experience - let’s connect.
About the Role
This is an individual contributor role on the Americas Benefits team, partnering closely with cross functional stakeholders to ensure robust and holistic program management, execution, and support for employees in the Americas region (US, Canada, Mexico, and Costa Rica).
As a Senior Program Manager assigned to Absence Programs, your key responsibilities will be to:
Manage and develop best-in-class programs that amplify Workday’s culture and enhance the experience for all Workday employees.Contribute individually and as part of a successful team that drives constant improvement and innovation to ensure a positive experience for employees.Analyze data and trends and provide insights, actionable recommendations, and present findings to stakeholder and leadership.Create strategic vision for People Leader enablement to enable them to successfully support their Workmates and manage their functions as it relates to absence programs.Partner with vendors to ensure that in-scope services are delivered in a quality and responsive manner.Develop strong working relationships and collaborate with a cross-functional group of partners, both internal and external to identify and prioritize opportunities for improvement and collaboration to meet internal business needs.Actively monitor the effectiveness of new and existing programs and recommend changes as needed.Ensure compliance with all state, provincial, and federal regulations.Create an internal plan advisory committee, manage quarterly briefings, and document recommendations and updates for stakeholders.About You
If you are a creative and innovative thinker, capable of taking a vision and putting it into action and are willing to challenge traditional ways of providing absence programs, with experience managing multiple stakeholder demands in a lightning-fast and constantly evolving environment, we’d like to talk to you.
Strong personal leadership skills, demonstrating a high level of accountability and ability to build strong working relationships with internal and external partners.Robust program management skills including financial analysis, competitive benchmarking, employee feedback assessments, and vendor management. Experience navigating complex regulations, compliance requirements, and technical documentation.Experience presenting data and insightsAble to effectively communicate ideas, insights, and recommendations to both technical and non-technical leaders, employees, and business partners verbally and in writing. Bilingual a plus!Basic Qualifications
5-7 years experience managing absence programs in a large high volume, fast paced environment, (tech industry strongly preferred)Extensive experience with statutory leave of absence requirements and employer programs in the U.S., Canada, Mexico, and Costa Rica.Must be able to describe legal requirements and protections for each country Must be able to describe the most common regulatory filings for U.S. plansAt least 2 years experience supporting non-absence benefits (health, welfare, and retirement) across the AmericasHas used Workday Benefits and Absence administration in prior roles, including use of Journeys and other Workmate and People Leader experience functionality.Other Qualifications
Highly organized, outstanding time management and task prioritization abilities Able to effectively troubleshoot complex workflows and resolve issues quickly Comfortable navigating ambiguity, uncertainty and changeIntermediate proficiency in project management and productivity tools (Outlook, G Suite, Zoom, etc.
Workday Pay Transparency Statement
The annualized base salary ranges for the primary location and any additional locations are listed below. Workday pay ranges vary based on work location. As a part of the total compensation package, this role may be eligible for the Workday Bonus Plan or a role-specific commission/bonus, as well as annual refresh stock grants. Recruiters can share more detail during the hiring process. Each candidate’s compensation offer will be based on multiple factors including, but not limited to, geography, experience, skills, job duties, and business need, among other things. For more information regarding Workday’s comprehensive benefits, please click here.
Primary Location: USA.GA.Atlanta
Our Approach to Flexible Work
With Flex Work, we’re combining the best of both worlds: in-person time and remote. Our approach enables our teams to deepen connections, maintain a strong community, and do their best work. We know that flexibility can take shape in many ways, so rather than a number of required days in-office each week, we simply spend at least half (50%) of our time each quarter in the office or in the field with our customers, prospects, and partners (depending on role). This means you'll have the freedom to create a flexible schedule that caters to your business, team, and personal needs, while being intentional to make the most of time spent together. Those in our remote "home office" roles also have the opportunity to come together in our offices for important moments that matter.
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