People Systems Senior Specialist (Workday Talent Management and Performance)

About the role

We are seeking a People Systems Specialist to support Workday Talent Management – Performance and Succession Planning.

Responsibilities

• Owning the configuration, maintenance, and optimization of our Workday Talent Management and Performance functional areas, including performance reviews, goals, succession planning, talent assessments, calibration, and career development tools.
• Aiding in the development, implementation, and providing technical control and support for Workday designed to obtain, record, and process various types of employee information.
• Devising and/or modifying methods and programs to solve complex data reporting needs, also providing technical consulting on complex projects.
• Configuring, testing, and maintaining Workday Talent Management and Performance functional areas, including performance review cycles, goal-tracking frameworks, talent assessments, calibration workflows, talent pools, succession plans, and career development tools.
• Supporting all testing activities for system enhancements, new feature rollouts, and Workday's bi-annual updates, including developing test plans and coordinating user acceptance testing (UAT).
• Troubleshooting and resolving complex Talent Management and Performance issues, ensuring data integrity, system reliability, and effective end-user experience across employee lifecycle processes.
• Creating and maintaining detailed functional documentation, process flows, and SOPs.
• Delivering training to end-users and HR team members.
• Effectively managing People Service Center support tickets and cases within required timeframes and according to department policy to maintain service delivery standards.
• Providing escalated support for the People Service Center to assist employees throughout the Enterprise with problem tickets or inquiries.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s equivalent combination of education and experience required.
• 3-5+ years of experience in a Workday HCM role, with specific expertise in Talent and Performance.
• Strong experience configuring Workday Talent Management functionality, including performance, goals, succession planning, talent review, and career development tools.
• Strong understanding of Workday business process frameworks, calculated fields, reporting, testing, and translating HR business requirements into scalable configuration solutions.
• Experience with EIBs (Enterprise Interface Builders) for data loads and mass updates.
• Strong analytical mindset with the ability to assess business needs, identify process improvement opportunities, and support sustainable system design.
• Proficient written and verbal communication skills, along with demonstrated organizational skills and time management skills required.
• Advanced proficiency with standard Windows PC software including the Microsoft Office products, including Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Project preferred.

Pay

The Starting Pay Range For This Position Is $92,600.00 - $123,600.00

Schedule

Additionally, for full-time positions, you will be eligible to participate in our incentive program based upon the achievement of organization, team, and personal performance.

Benefits

• Remarkable Benefits including health coverage for medical, dental, vision, 401(K) saving plans with company match AND Pension, Tuition assistance, floating holidays and PTO for community volunteer programs, paid parental leave, wellness programs, employee discounts (membership, insurance, travel, entertainment, services and more!), and auto club enterprises.