Senior Manager, Finance Process Owner (hire To Retire)

Workday

Atlanta, GA, 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 (Hire to Retire) to lead the optimization of Payroll and Stock Administration processes. The ideal candidate should have extensive experience in payroll and finance transformation, particularly within the Hire to Retire lifecycle, alongside strong leadership skills and a collaborative mindset

Job Summary

  • This role serves as the primary architect for the end-to-end design and performance of global Payroll and Stock Administration value streams.
  • The team is responsible for governing and transforming processes to ensure scale, control, and efficiency while integrating strategic process design with technology innovation.
  • Candidates will partner with Business Technology to implement scalable processes powered by Workday, focusing on automated reconciliations and intelligent auditing.

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Workday is seeking a Senior Manager, Finance Process Owner (Hire to Retire) to lead the optimization of Payroll and Stock Administration processes. The ideal candidate should have extensive experience in payroll and finance transformation, particularly within the Hire to Retire lifecycle, alongside strong leadership skills and a collaborative mindset.

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 understanding of SOX compliance and audit readiness

Nice-to-have

  • CPP, CEP, or CPA designation preferred
  • Experience with AI-driven equity forecasting
  • Passion for being a Workday power user
  • Track record of leading digital transformation shifts
  • Ability to influence senior stakeholders across functions

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field
  • 10+ years progressive experience in Hire to Retire lifecycle
  • Workday HCM and Payroll technical interplay knowledge
  • SOX compliance and statutory audit readiness expertise

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