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Required Skills & Competences
Tag name is followed by "@" symbol and proficiency level value.
About proficiency levels:
- 1-2 — basic awareness. Minimal hands-on experience, and a rudimentary understanding of the technology's purpose;
- 3-6 — daily use. Comfortable and regular usage, capable of handling common tasks and challenges related to the technology;
- 7-9 — you are an expert, you can teach others, you know all the pitfalls and tricks;
- 10 — exceptional knowledge, comprehensive understanding, and adeptness in all aspects of the technology, including advanced problem-solving. Think twice before claiming or demanding such level.
Security @ 4
Data Structures @ 7
Leadership @ 7
People Management @ 4
API @ 4
Reporting @ 4
Audit @ 4
Compliance @ 4
AI @ 4
ClickHouse @ 4
- 1-2 — basic awareness. Minimal hands-on experience, and a rudimentary understanding of the technology's purpose;
- 3-6 — daily use. Comfortable and regular usage, capable of handling common tasks and challenges related to the technology;
- 7-9 — you are an expert, you can teach others, you know all the pitfalls and tricks;
- 10 — exceptional knowledge, comprehensive understanding, and adeptness in all aspects of the technology, including advanced problem-solving. Think twice before claiming or demanding such level.
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.