Senior Manager, Finance Process Owner (hire To Retire)

Workday

Atlanta, Georgia, USA
Base: $144,300 - $216,500 usd (atlanta); base: $13...
Hybrid (at least 50% in-office quarterly)
10+ years payroll and stock administration experience
Deep knowledge of global payroll operations
Expertise in equity-based compensation accounting
Workday is seeking a Senior Manager, Finance Process Owner for the Hire to Retire (H2R) function, focusing on optimizing payroll and stock administration processes. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in payroll operations and finance transformation, with a strong understanding of Workday systems

Job Summary

  • This role serves as the primary architect for end-to-end design and performance of global payroll and stock administration workflows within the Hire to Retire lifecycle.
  • The successful candidate will partner with People & Purpose, Payroll Operations, and Product teams to drive automation and AI-driven equity forecasting using Workday technology.
  • Workday offers a flexible work approach requiring at least half of the time in-office or in the field, along with competitive base pay ranges and annual refresh stock grants.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 85

Workday is seeking a Senior Manager, Finance Process Owner for the Hire to Retire (H2R) function, focusing on optimizing payroll and stock administration processes. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in payroll operations and finance transformation, with a strong understanding of Workday systems.

Salary

Base: $144,300 - $216,500 USD (Atlanta); Base: $137,100 - $243,600 USD (Additional US locations); Bonus/Equity: Eligible for Workday Bonus Plan and annual refresh stock grants

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 10+ years payroll and stock administration experience
  • Deep knowledge of global payroll operations
  • Expertise in equity-based compensation accounting
  • Proven Workday HCM and Payroll deployment experience
  • Strong SOX compliance and audit readiness skills

Nice-to-have

  • CPP, CEP, or CPA professional designation
  • Passion for being a Workday power user
  • Experience leading digital transformation initiatives
  • Ability to influence senior stakeholders across functions
  • Track record of automating manual financial processes

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field
  • 10+ years progressive experience in Finance Transformation
  • Workday HCM and Payroll technical proficiency required
  • CPP, CEP, or CPA designation highly preferred

Work Rights

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