Manager, HR Technology – Workday Exp Required

Grubhub

Manager, HR Technology responsible for Workday optimization and process improvements. Collaborating cross-functionally to support People Technology initiatives.

Posted 5/7/2026full-timeNew York City • Illinois, New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $128,000 - $135,500 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own the end-to-end configuration, enhancement, and optimization of Workday across key modules (HCM, Recruiting, Time Tracking, Absence, Payroll).
Translate business requirements into scalable and efficient system solutions.
Lead the build, testing, and deployment of new functionality and enhancements.
Identify and implement opportunities to automate manual process(es) and improve operational efficiency.
Design and optimize business processes with a focus on scalability, compliance, and user experience.
Ensure strong data integrity, validation, and system governance.
Partner with COEs (Total Rewards, People Ops, Talent, etc.) to support and execute on People Technology priorities.
Act as a key liaison between business stakeholders and technical teams.
Support large-scale initiatives including M&A integrations, system implementations, and process transformations.
Proactively bring forward ideas to enhance the HR tech ecosystem, including AI, automation, and emerging technologies.

Requirements

What you’ll need

5–8+ years of experience in HR Technology, HRIS, or People Systems.
Deep hands-on expertise in Workday configuration and administration.
Strong experience with business process design, integrations, and data/reporting.
Proven ability to own and execute complex projects independently.
Experience in high-growth, fast-paced, or transformation environments.
Strong problem-solving skills with a builder mindset.
Ability to balance speed with thoughtful system design and scalability.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive salary package including equity and 401K.
Multiple medical, dental, and vision plans to meet all of our employees' needs.
Many benefits and perks that are not listed.

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Hard Skills & Tools

Workday configurationWorkday administrationbusiness process designsystem integrationsdata reportingautomationsystem governancedata integrityprocess optimizationproject management

Soft Skills

problem-solvingbuilder mindsetcommunicationcollaborationleadershiporganizational skillsadaptabilitycritical thinkingstakeholder managementstrategic thinking