Senior HR Tech and Workday HRIS Program Manager

Summary

Join Upwork, the world’s largest work marketplace, as a Senior HR Tech and Workday HRIS Program Manager. You will lead complex cross-functional projects involving Workday and other HR technologies, ensuring alignment with organizational goals. Develop and maintain scalable Workday configurations, translate business needs into system requirements, and create advanced reporting and dashboards. Continuously improve HR processes through automation and optimization, and serve as a subject matter expert on HR technology trends. This role requires deep Workday expertise, proven success leading HR tech projects, and strong analytical skills. Upwork offers a remote-first work environment and comprehensive benefits.

Requirements

• Deep expertise in Workday configuration and reporting, with at least one major functional area owned end-to-end (e.g., Compensation, Talent, or HCM)
• Proven success leading multi-stakeholder HR tech projects from concept to deployment, especially those with cross-functional impact
• Strong analytical skills and experience transforming data into actionable insights using dashboards, audits, and complex reports
• Comfortable navigating ambiguity, thinking strategically, and delivering high-quality solutions independently or in partnership with others
• Growth mindset and collaborative spirit—willing to teach and learn, lead by example, and help others thrive in a system-rich environment

Responsibilities

• Lead complex cross-functional projects involving Workday and other HR technologies, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and timely, high-quality execution
• Develop and maintain scalable, future-focused configurations in Workday across modules such as Core HCM, Compensation, Talent, and Absence Management
• Translate evolving business needs into system requirements and enhancements, partnering with stakeholders across People, Finance, IT, and beyond
• Create and maintain advanced reporting and dashboards to support strategic decision-making, workforce planning, and compliance needs
• Continuously improve HR processes through automation and optimization, identifying gaps and surfacing innovative solutions
• Ensure data integrity across systems through regular audits, root cause analysis, and collaboration with relevant teams to remediate issues
• Serve as a subject matter expert on HR technology trends and drive adoption of best practices across teams

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical coverage for you and your family
• Unlimited PTO
• A 401(k) plan with matching
• 12 weeks of paid parental leave
• An Employee Stock Purchase Plan