Workday HCM Lead Analyst

WPP

WPP is the trusted growth partner for the world’s leading brands.  We unite cutting-edge media intelligence and data solutions, world-class creativity, next-generation production, transformative enterprise solutions and expert strategic counsel in a single company – powered by exceptional talent and our agentic marketing platform, WPP Open, to help our clients navigate change, capture opportunity and deliver transformational growth.    We work with the world's most valuable brands and have global reach across 100+ markets, with deep local expertise.   Our people are the key to our success. We're committed to fostering a culture of creativity, belonging and continuous learning, attracting and developing the brightest talent, and providing exciting career opportunities that help our people grow.    For more information, visit WPP.com.   WPP is embarking on a major 3-year transformation to simplify, modernise, and unify its technology platforms across the group. This change is critical to: * Enable cost-effective transformation and operational efficiency * Accelerate adoption of AI, data, and digital platforms * Ensure consistent delivery of value and benefits across all agencies and markets * Minimise disruption and maximise engagement during large-scale change Workday is a cornerstone of this transformation, providing a single, modern system of record for people data and for driving efficiency through our operations and finance functions. By standardising core processes, improving data quality and enabling better insights, Workday supports consistent ways of working, stronger governance and future‑ready capabilities, while creating the foundation for scalable change, automation and AI‑enabled decision making across WPP.   Why we're hiring: We are looking for a Workday HCM Consultant with core HCM and absence/time tracking experience to join the Workday Services Team providing post go-live support. Reporting to the Workday Services HCM Product Manager, the purpose of the role is to deliver high-quality advice and support across Workday HCM. This will include diagnosis and resolution of issues raised by colleagues, create and maintain organizations & structures, configuration across core HCM, absence, compensation and organizations. This is an exciting and varied role in a dynamic team where you will work with the wider Workday Services Team to provide a world class level of Workday support and development on a day-to-day basis. You will also work with the WPP Workday implementation team and People teams to understand, improve and deliver an efficient and effective solution.   What you'll be doing: * Manage complex change requests, establish the underlying problem, propose options and fully document the solution * Diagnose and resolve core HCM, absence, compensation and Time Tracking issues raised by the business * Support global merger activities and deployments * Manage tickets from assignment, including P1 or P2 incidents, taking to production, keeping the requestor informed at all times * Provide guidance to our team of analysts when troubleshooting complex issues * Professionally manage escalations should they occur and communicating with senior stakeholders * Provide functional expertise and guidance to our People Teams * Accountable for maintaining up-to-date process documentation * Safeguard global standards and principles against competing requests and priorities * Participate in testing activities as required * Proactively identify opportunities to extend and improve our Workday usage * Maintain expertise on data standards/functionality/features/capabilities in Workday and technology trends   Who you'll be working with: The Workday HCM Consultant will report to the Workday HCM Product Manager and will liaise with the global Workday Services team.   What you'll need: * Five years’ Workday experience across Workday HCM including absence, time tracking, recruitment and talent, preferably in a global organisation * Ability to identify opportunities to extend Workday usage to meet business requirements * able to challenge stakeholders to fully understand a requirement * Take ownership of queries and successfully resolve * Experience of using ServiceNow or similar service management software * Effective team player and experience of working with others to achieve a common goal * Excellent organisational skills, attention to detail and confident communicator across all mediums * Ability to deliver to deadlines and prioritise effectively * Experience of improving ways of working and processes * Knowledge and experience of cross functional working on both HR and finance processes an advantage   Who you are: You're open: We are inclusive and collaborative; we encourage the free exchange of ideas; we respect and celebrate diverse views. We are open-minded: to new ideas, new partnerships, new ways of working. You're optimistic: We believe in the power of creativity, technology and talent to create brighter futures or our people, our clients and our communities. We approach all that we do with conviction: to try the new and to seek the unexpected. You're extraordinary: we are stronger together: through collaboration we achieve the amazing. We are creative leaders and pioneers of our industry; we provide extraordinary every day.   What we'll give you: Passionate, inspired people – We aim to create a culture in which people can do extraordinary work. Scale and opportunity – We offer the opportunity to create, influence and complete projects at a scale that is unparalleled in the industry. Challenging and stimulating work – Unique work and the opportunity to join a group of creative problem solvers. Are you up for the challenge? #LI-Remote We believe the best work happens when we're together, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection. That's why we’ve adopted a hybrid approach, with teams in the office around four days a week. If you require accommodations or flexibility, please discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process. WPP is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to particular characteristics. We are committed to fostering a culture of respect in which everyone feels they belong and has the same opportunities to progress in their careers. PLEASE READ OUR PRIVACY NOTICE (HTTPS://WWW.WPP.COM/EN/CAREERS/WPP-PRIVACY-POLICY-FOR-RECRUITMENT) FOR MORE INFORMATION ON HOW WE PROCESS THE INFORMATION YOU PROVIDE.

Stripe

WHO WE ARE ABOUT STRIPE Stripe is a financial infrastructure platform for businesses. Millions of companies—from the world's largest enterprises to the most ambitious startups—use Stripe to accept payments, grow their revenue, and accelerate new business opportunities. Our mission is to increase the GDP of the internet, and we have a staggering amount of work ahead. That means you have an unprecedented opportunity to put the global economy within everyone's reach while doing the most important work of your career. ABOUT THE TEAM The People Systems team sits at the intersection of technology and human experience. We are internal consultants who turn ambiguity into scale. Part of the People Solutions org, we partner with Corporate Technology, Finance, and the wider People team including Talent and Total Rewards to build a world-class employee experience. We are a "strategy-first, quality-execution-always" team that values technical rigor, nimble problem-solving, and a deep empathy for the Stripes we serve. WHAT YOU’LL DO As a Senior People Systems Analyst, you'll be a technical anchor for our Workday ecosystem. This role isn't just about maintenance. It's about architecting the future of our People data. You'll own the technical health of our HCM, Compensation, and Prism environments, balancing critical KLTO (Keep Lights On) operations with high-impact strategic projects.   Beyond core Workday, you'll act as a bridge to our broader tech stack, supporting and optimizing HRIS tools built on top of Workday to ensure a seamless data flow and a unified user experience.   You'll play a pivotal role during high-pressure cycles like Annual Total Rewards (ATR), acting as a bridge between complex technical requirements and the urgent needs of our Compensation stakeholders. RESPONSIBILITIES * Architect and Execute: Lead the technical configuration for annual cycles (ATR and Comp Planning), driving technical requirements, implementation, testing, and deployment to ensure a frictionless user experience.  * High-Pressure Stakeholder Management: Serve as the primary technical partner for the Compensation team. You'll navigate high-stakes environments with composure, translating urgent business needs into scalable Workday solutions.  * Collaborative Escalation: Actively contribute to our supportive team culture by sharing knowledge and assisting peers. You must demonstrate the judgment to escalate risks and roadblocks timely, ensuring that "pressure" doesn't become "blockage."  * System Subject Matter Expertise: Serve as the primary expert and point-of-contact for day-to-day support of Workday HCM and Compensation, managing business processes, integrations, reporting, and dashboards to ensure consistent, high-quality operations.  * Data Orchestration: Leverage Workday Prism to ingest, transform, and report on high-volume data sets, providing leadership with actionable insights.  * Document Engineering: Design and maintain professional, pixel-perfect compensation and stock statements using BIRT or Workday docs.  * Strategic Roadmapping: Work alongside People Solutions to drive product-led strategic projects from discovery to deployment, ensuring our Workday footprint evolves ahead of the growth of Stripe.  * Operational Excellence: Manage KLTO work with high precision, serving as the Tier 3 expert for HCM, Advanced Comp, and Security.  * Compliance and Governance: Maintain a rigorous posture on SOX compliance and Workday security model integrity.  * Stakeholder Diplomacy: Partner with the wider Solutions team and our stakeholders to translate complex business needs into scalable technical requirements, setting clear expectations and managing project timelines.   WHO YOU ARE We're looking for a seasoned systems professional who thrives in high-growth environments with a passion to optimize Workday. We're looking for someone who meets the minimum requirements to be considered for the role. If you meet these requirements, you are encouraged to apply. The preferred qualifications are a bonus, not a requirement. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS * Experience: 5+ years in HRIS and People Systems, with at least 3+ years of deep configuration experience in the Workday HCM, Reporting, and Advanced Compensation modules, including Merit, Bonus, and Stock impacting compensation review processes.  * Data Discretion: Proven experience working with highly confidential information and supporting critical business operations and processes.  * Communication: Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to set clear expectations with senior stakeholders and the confidence to escalate issues when necessary.  * Technical Tooling: Proven expertise in Workday Prism Analytics, EIB, and BIRT (Business Intelligence and Reporting Tools).  * Cycle Leadership: Successful track record leading the technical backend of Annual Comp and Performance cycles in a medium-to-large global enterprise.  * Reporting Mastery: Advanced proficiency in Matrix and Composite reporting. You understand how to tell a story with data.  * Project Ownership: Ability to lead cross-functional projects, navigating ambiguity and high-pressure timelines with a sense of urgency.  * Academic: Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.   PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS * Certified Expert: Workday certifications in Advanced Compensation or Prism.  * Integrations Knowledge: Understanding of EIBs, Studio, or Core Connectors to support data flow between Workday and third-party vendors.  * Stripe Culture Fit: You're a humble individual who loves adding organization to chaos.

Sofi

Employee Applicant Privacy Notice Who we are: Shape a brighter financial future with us. Together with our members, we’re changing the way people think about and interact with personal finance. We’re a next-generation financial services company and national bank using innovative, mobile-first technology to help our millions of members reach their goals. The industry is going through an unprecedented transformation, and we’re at the forefront. We’re proud to come to work every day knowing that what we do has a direct impact on people’s lives, with our core values guiding us every step of the way. Join us to invest in yourself, your career, and the financial world. The role: We’re looking for a Senior Manager, Workday HCM to lead the execution and continuous improvement of our Workday HCM platform. This role is responsible for delivering against the Workday roadmap, driving operational excellence, and ensuring the platform effectively supports business needs at scale. At SoFi, Workday is a shared enterprise platform across HR and Finance, making this a highly cross-functional role. We’ve deployed a broad footprint across HCM (core HR, onboarding, performance, advanced compensation, benefits) as well as Finance (financials, payroll, time tracking, time off, and expenses). You’ll partner closely with IT, Finance, and People teams to drive aligned, scalable solutions across this ecosystem, balancing the needs of multiple functions on a shared platform. This is a hands-on leadership role—you’ll drive priorities, while staying close enough to the platform and team to actively guide execution, unblock work, and ensure high-quality delivery with a strong focus on creating simple, intuitive experiences for employees and managers. You’ll lead the Workday team and partner directly with senior HR and business leaders as a thought partner—bringing a deep understanding of HR functions, shaping solutions, and proactively identifying how technology can better support the business. What you’ll do: Roadmap Execution & Platform Evolution * Contribute to and help shape the Workday HCM roadmap in partnership with senior leadership * Drive prioritization and execution of roadmap initiatives, balancing enhancements, technical debt, compliance, and innovation * Evaluate Workday releases, vendor roadmap, and industry trends to proactively evolve our platform * Support system enhancements and continuous improvement efforts to ensure scalability and usability Stakeholder Partnership & Influence * Partner with HR, Finance, and IT stakeholders to translate business needs into effective system solutions * Provide recommendations and influence decisions across stakeholders, navigating competing priorities * Build strong, trusted relationships through consistent communication, transparency, and delivery * Partner closely with HR and business leaders, understanding their functional priorities and proactively recommending how Workday can enable better outcomes * Serve as a key point of contact for Workday HCM, ensuring stakeholders have clear visibility, alignment, and confidence in delivery Delivery & Operations * Own end-to-end delivery of Workday initiatives across HCM modules, including core HR, talent, compensation, benefits, and integrations * Drive solutions that prioritize employee and manager experience—focusing on simplicity, usability, and clear design over complexity * Lead backlog management, intake, and prioritization processes to ensure aligned and efficient delivery * Ensure strong operational rigor across system performance, data integrity, security, and compliance * Establish and maintain governance, release management, and change control processes * Identify risks and dependencies early and drive resolution to ensure successful delivery * Support audit and compliance activities, ensuring readiness and adherence to requirements * Drive change management and adoption efforts to support successful rollout of new capabilities * Provide clear reporting on roadmap, delivery progress, risks, and outcomes Team Leadership * Lead and develop a high-performing Workday team, fostering strong ownership, accountability, and continuous improvement * Provide coaching, performance management, and career development for team members * Create a collaborative, inclusive team environment aligned with SoFi’s values * Ensure the team is structured and prioritized effectively to meet business needs What You'll Bring: Workday & Technical Expertise * Strong, hands-on expertise across Workday HCM  * Experience operating at both functional and technical levels, including guiding configuration and solution design * Experience supporting Workday releases, enhancements, and ongoing platform optimization Product, Delivery & Leadership Experience * Proven track record of driving execution and delivering complex, cross-functional initiatives * Experience managing and prioritizing a backlog tied to business outcomes * Ability to influence and align senior stakeholders across HR, Finance, and IT, including navigating competing priorities * Strong product mindset with a focus on outcomes, not just delivery Leadership Style & Operating Mindset * High standards for quality, with a strong sense of ownership and accountability * You bring a point of view, combining deep functional knowledge with Workday expertise to challenge assumptions and steer toward better solutions—not just execute on requests * Strong executive presence, with the ability to confidently lead discussions, influence decisions, and clearly articulate recommendations and trade-offs * Comfortable operating across levels—from understanding strategic context to diving into details when needed to move work forward What You'll Need: * 7-10+ years of experience with Workday HCM, including hands-on configuration across core modules * 3-5+ years of people leadership experience, including leading high-performing, techno-functional teams * Experience supporting multiple Workday modules (e.g., Core HCM, Compensation, Benefits, Talent) in a complex environment * Proven experience operating in a cross-functional, enterprise environment, partnering across HR, Finance, and IT * Experience leading or supporting large-scale implementations, enhancements, or platform transformations * Strong understanding of HR processes and systems, with the ability to connect business needs to system capabilities * Experience supporting SOX, audit, or regulated environments * Experience influencing senior-level stakeholders Compensation and Benefits The base pay range for this role is listed below. Final base pay offer will be determined based on individual factors such as the candidate’s experience, skills, and location.    To view all of our comprehensive and competitive benefits, visit our Benefits at SoFi page! SOFI PROVIDES EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES (EEO) TO ALL EMPLOYEES AND APPLICANTS FOR EMPLOYMENT WITHOUT REGARD TO RACE, COLOR, RELIGION (INCLUDING RELIGIOUS DRESS AND GROOMING PRACTICES), SEX (INCLUDING PREGNANCY, CHILDBIRTH AND RELATED MEDICAL CONDITIONS, BREASTFEEDING, AND CONDITIONS RELATED TO BREASTFEEDING), GENDER, GENDER IDENTITY, GENDER EXPRESSION, NATIONAL ORIGIN, ANCESTRY, AGE (40 OR OVER), PHYSICAL OR MEDICAL DISABILITY, MEDICAL CONDITION, MARITAL STATUS, REGISTERED DOMESTIC PARTNER STATUS, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, GENETIC INFORMATION, MILITARY AND/OR VETERAN STATUS, OR ANY OTHER BASIS PROHIBITED BY APPLICABLE STATE OR FEDERAL LAW. THE COMPANY HIRES THE BEST QUALIFIED CANDIDATE FOR THE JOB, WITHOUT REGARD TO PROTECTED CHARACTERISTICS. PURSUANT TO THE SAN FRANCISCO FAIR CHANCE ORDINANCE, WE WILL CONSIDER FOR EMPLOYMENT QUALIFIED APPLICANTS WITH ARREST AND CONVICTION RECORDS. NEW YORK APPLICANTS: NOTICE OF EMPLOYEE RIGHTS SOFI IS COMMITTED TO AN INCLUSIVE CULTURE. AS PART OF THIS COMMITMENT, SOFI OFFERS REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS TO CANDIDATES WITH PHYSICAL OR MENTAL DISABILITIES. IF YOU NEED ACCOMMODATIONS TO PARTICIPATE IN THE JOB APPLICATION OR INTERVIEW PROCESS, PLEASE LET YOUR RECRUITER KNOW OR EMAIL ACCOMMODATIONS@SOFI.COM. DUE TO INSURANCE COVERAGE ISSUES, WE ARE UNABLE TO ACCOMMODATE REMOTE WORK FROM HAWAII OR ALASKA AT THIS TIME. Internal Employees If you are a current employee, do not apply here - please navigate to our Internal Job Board in Greenhouse to apply to our open roles.