Workday & People Systems Lead

USD 142,000-176,000 per year
SENIOR
✅ Remote

Used Tools & Technologies

Not specified

Required Skills & Competences

Security @ 4 Data Structures @ 7 Leadership @ 7 People Management @ 4 API @ 4 Reporting @ 4 Audit @ 4 Compliance @ 4 AI @ 4 ClickHouse @ 4

Details

Recognized on the 2025 Forbes Cloud 100 list, ClickHouse is a fast-growing private cloud company. We are seeking a highly experienced Workday & People Systems Lead to join our People team as a senior individual contributor. This role is the primary owner and subject matter expert for Workday and related people systems, responsible for hands-on configuration, maintenance, enhancements, and releases. The role is technical and operational with high ownership and autonomy and requires strong cross-functional leadership and stakeholder influence.

Responsibilities

  • Serve as the primary point of contact for all Workday-related configuration, maintenance, and support
  • Lead system design, configuration, and optimization across Workday modules (e.g., Core HCM, Compensation, Benefits, Payroll, etc.)
  • Manage Workday releases, including impact analysis, testing, and deployment of new features and functionality
  • Partner with People, Finance, IT, and other stakeholders to translate business needs into scalable system solutions
  • Ensure data integrity, security, compliance, and audit readiness across all people systems
  • Oversee integrations between Workday and other internal/external systems
  • Develop and maintain documentation, processes, and governance standards for system usage and changes
  • Drive reporting and analytics capabilities within Workday to support business insights and decision-making
  • Manage vendors, consultants, and external partners as needed
  • Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior HRIS/People Systems team members (no formal people management)
  • Evaluate and leverage emerging capabilities (including AI and automation) within Workday and the broader people systems ecosystem to improve efficiency, data insights, and user experience

Requirements

  • 8+ years of experience in HRIS / People Systems roles, with deep expertise in Workday
  • Proven experience leading or heavily contributing to at least one full-cycle Workday implementation
  • Strong hands-on experience with Workday configuration across multiple modules
  • Experience managing Workday releases and system upgrades
  • Deep understanding of HR processes and data structures
  • Experience with system integrations, APIs, and data architecture
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders
  • Experience working in cross-functional, fast-paced environments

Preferred Qualifications

  • Workday certifications (e.g., HCM, Recruiting, Integrations, etc.)
  • Experience scaling Workday in high-growth or enterprise environments
  • Familiarity with reporting tools and people analytics
  • Experience with additional HR systems (e.g., Ashby, CultureAmp, etc.)
  • Interest in applying AI and automation to HR systems, reporting, and operational workflows

Scope & Impact

  • Acts as the end-to-end owner of the company’s people systems ecosystem from a technical and operational standpoint
  • Influences cross-functional stakeholders and drives system-related decision-making without direct authority
  • Operates with a high degree of autonomy in prioritizing and executing on system improvements
  • Ensures systems enable efficient, compliant, and scalable people operations

Compensation

  • Typical starting salary for this role in the US: $142,000 - $176,000 USD
  • Typical starting salary for US Premium Markets (e.g., San Francisco Bay Area, New York City Metro): $155,000 - $195,000 USD

Perks

  • Flexible work environment and remote-friendly
  • Employer contributions towards healthcare
  • Equity via stock options
  • Flexible time off in the US and generous entitlement in other countries
  • $500 home office setup for remote employees
  • Global gatherings and company-wide offsites

Equal Opportunity & Privacy

ClickHouse provides equal employment opportunities and prohibits discrimination. See the company privacy/applicant notice links in the original posting for details.