State: VA
City: Arlington
Zip Code: 22203
Overview
AvalonBay Communities, Inc., an equity REIT, has a long-term track record of developing, redeveloping, acquiring and managing distinctive apartment homes in some of the best U.S. markets, and delivering outsized, risk-adjusted returns to shareholders. With equal parts experience and vision, we’ve established a leadership position rooted in our purpose of creating a better way to live and that is always focused on building value for the long term.
Creating a better way to live is the purpose that binds AvalonBay associates. We take that purpose seriously and expect you will as well. By focusing on collaboration, innovation, and taking ownership of our choices and actions, we act in ways that focus on creating value for our customers, investors and associates. Your positive, professional, and consistent personal interactions make AvalonBay a great place to work.
The Role
We are looking for a hands-on, execution-oriented Workday Product Manager for a temporary assignment. The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise across Workday’s HCM, Finance, and Procurement modules. This role is ideal for someone who thrives on getting into the details, managing configurations, triaging issues, and closely partnering with stakeholders to ensure Workday is optimized for day-to-day operations. The focus for this position is tactical delivery, problem-solving, and system stabilization to ensure continued adoption.
Key Responsibilities:
Serve as the go-to subject matter expert for Workday HCM and Finance modules, including Financial Accounting, Procure to Pay, Core HCM, Recruiting, Payroll, Compensation, Time Tracking, and Learning
Own and manage the Workday product backlog with a strong focus on execution and issue resolution
Configure Workday modules based on business needs and collaborate with technical teams as needed
Act as the liaison between HR, Finance, IT, and end users to capture requirements, prioritize requests, and deliver streamlined, tested solutions
Monitor, triage, and resolve daily operational issues and support tickets in Workday
Conduct regular data audits and ensure compliance with internal and external requirements
Support bi-annual Workday updates by performing impact assessments, testing, and change management
Collaborate with HR and Finance teams on process improvements and automation opportunities within Workday
Assist with Workday security administration, reporting, and dashboard creation as needed
Qualifications:
3–6 years of hands-on Workday experience with a focus on both HCM and Finance modules
2-3 years leading the implementation of one or more areas of focus
Strong understanding of Workday configuration, business processes, and reporting tools
Demonstrated ability to execute and deliver in a fast-paced, detail-oriented environment
Experience working in a cross-functional capacity, especially with HR, Finance and Procurement teams
Comfortable troubleshooting system issues and providing root cause analysis
Strong communication and documentation skills
Preferred Qualifications:
Workday certifications in HCM or Financials
Experience with Workday Security, Integrations, and/or Reporting
Familiarity with Jira or other agile tools for backlog management and tracking
How AvalonBay Supports You
We know that our teams are the beating heart of our success and we’re committed to showing our appreciation.
We offer:
Comprehensive benefits — health, dental and vision, 401(k) with company match, paid vacation and holidays, tuition reimbursement, an employee stock purchase plan and more. Click on Benefits (https://jobs.avalonbay.com/benefits) for information.
Growth based on achievement and promotion from within.
Associate recognition (a company-wide recognition program that celebrates associate efforts and successes in contributing to the overall success of the organization – including destination awards, ‘AvalonBay’s Very Best’ recognition program and others!).
A 20% discount on our incredible apartment homes.
A culture built on purpose and our core values - A Commitment to Integrity, A Spirit of Caring, and A Focus on Continuous Improvement.
Additional Info
AvalonBay is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to an inclusive and diverse work environment free of discrimination and harassment. We believe that in order to achieve our purpose of creating a better way to live, we must recruit, develop and retain associates with a wide range of backgrounds, experiences and perspectives and create an environment that encourages all voices to be heard, understood and appreciated. With this we know we can do great things.
AvalonBay makes employment decisions without regard to a person’s race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation or related medical conditions), age, physical or mental disability, genetic information (including characteristics or testing), citizenship status, military or veteran status, or any other status protected by the law.
For California residents, if you elect to apply to AvalonBay you accept the AvalonBay California Personnel Privacy Notice (https://www.avaloncommunities.com/california-personnel-privacy-notice/)
Job ID JR104644