Workday Annual Performance Review Tech Lead

About the role

We are seeking a 6‑month fixed‑term HR Technology professional to join our HR Technology team. The single remit is to own the end‑to‑end design, configuration, and delivery of the 2026 Annual Performance Review process in Workday. This role is accountable for the technical success of the annual performance review cycle in Workday, including build, configuration, testing, system readiness, workflow integrity, data accuracy, launch support, and break/fix resolution from design through go‑live and in‑cycle support. While partnering closely with HRBPs, Compensation, and People teams, accountability for the Workday performance review process sits with this role.

This is a remote position with a preference for candidates residing in the United States to maintain effective collaboration across teams.

Responsibilities

• Own the end-to-end technical delivery of the 2026 Annual Performance Review process in Workday.
• Be singularly accountable for Workday configuration, workflow integrity, system readiness, and technical success of the annual review cycle.
• Design, build, and configure the annual performance review process in Workday based on approved policy, process, and business requirements.
• Confirm the Workday review template, prompts, task flow, and system design required to support launch.
• Translate planning requirements into clear system actions, milestones, and deliverables across the review cycle.
• Advise stakeholders on Workday capabilities, constraints, dependencies, risks, and configuration trade-offs.
• Partner with HRBPs, Compensation, and cross-functional stakeholders to align on build, testing, readiness, and launch timelines while retaining ownership of the Workday solution.
• Configure and validate Workday workflows to ensure a smooth and intuitive review experience for managers, employees, and partners.
• Audit employee data in Workday to ensure readiness, accuracy, and integrity ahead of launch.
• Lead and coordinate testing activities across the process, including Workday task flow testing and broader user acceptance testing.
• Finalize Workday configuration and support related setup activities required for launch, including dependencies tied to compensation planning and budget setup.
• Present the Workday template and process design to HRBPs and other stakeholder groups, and incorporate feedback without compromising process integrity or delivery timelines.
• Own technical issue identification, triage, break/fix resolution, and in-cycle system support during the performance process.
• Identify and proactively manage risks, issues, and dependencies that could impact a successful launch or cycle execution.
• Ensure the process is fully configured, tested, and operationally ready ahead of launch.
• Document configuration decisions, risks, and process changes to support smooth delivery and handover.

About You

• Strong hands-on experience configuring and administering Workday, ideally across performance management, talent, or compensation-related processes.
• Delivered or supported complex annual performance review cycles in an HRIS or HR Technology environment.
• Able to translate policy and business requirements into practical system design and configuration decisions.
• Understands how to balance user experience, technical constraints, operational risk, and delivery timelines.
• Strong attention to detail and a rigorous approach to data quality, testing, and system integrity.
• Comfortable managing multiple stakeholders and working across HR, HRBPs, Compensation, and technical teams.
• Proactive, organized, and able to work independently in a fast-moving environment.
• Clear and confident communicator, including the ability to explain system design choices, risks, and recommendations to non-technical audiences.
• Experienced in testing, issue resolution, and launch support for time-sensitive HR processes.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Health & Wellness: Choice of medical, dental, and vision plans; company-paid life and disability insurance; company-funded mental health benefits.
• Financial & Retirement Planning: 401(k) with pre-tax and Roth options; Health Savings Account (HSA) with a monthly company contribution.
• Family & Fertility Support: Paid parental leave for birthing and non-birthing parents; fertility and family-forming benefits.
• Paid Time Off: Unlimited vacation, paid leaves, and 10 company holidays.
• Unique Lime Perks: Complimentary use of Lime vehicles in participating cities; monthly phone allowance; dedicated learning and development days; access to One Medical, Wellhub, and Headspace.

Pay

The base salary range for this role is $96,000 – $132,000. The final base salary is determined by objective factors such as the candidate’s location and relevant skills and experience. Depending on the position, the total compensation package may also include discretionary annual performance bonus opportunities and equity, subject to applicable plan terms and eligibility requirements.