Manager, Workday HCM Manager for HR Functions

Location: College Park
Posted on: June 23, 2025

Job Description:

This position is available within the University of Maryland’s Division of Information Technology (DIT). The Workday HCM Manager is a key leadership position on the Workday Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) team at the University of Maryland, College Park in the Division of Information Technology (DIT).This role will report to the Workday Human Capital Management (HCM) Director and provides managerial support and oversight for key HCM essential areas including recruiting, compensation, hcm core, academics, learning, talent & performance. In addition, this position will be a key liaison between Workday HCM and the Workday Student ERP initiative. This position will lead a team of Workday Analysts to ensure platform system support, configuration administration and continuous business process improvements in these functions.This will require routine facilitation of cross-functional discussions for solutioning, designing, testing, integrating and implementing. Fostering partnerships with our central business operations owners and tenant partner stakeholders will also be a critical responsibility in order to obtain business requirements, identify system process improvements and to strategize on new functionality and enhancements based on business priorities. The successful candidate is an excellent communicator, collaborator, strategic thinker, and motivator with a positive team approach to manage critical functions of a comprehensive Workday system. The Workday HCM Manager will be expected to execute deliverables of the highest quality and present leading practice solutions for the UMD Workday Enterprise. This position is considered essential and may be required to work at the normal work location or an alternative location during a major catastrophic event, weather emergency, or other operational emergency to help maintain the continuity of University services Physical Demands: The incumbent works in an office environment and the position requires the ability to operate standard office equipment and keyboards. Must have the ability to attend meetings on and off campus. Evening and weekend work may be required to meet deadlines. Ability to attend meetings at partner and customer offices. Preferences: * At least 5 years of a combination of experience in the areas of recruiting, compensation, hcm core, academics, learning, talent & performance. * Experience with the Workday ERP Platform in the areas of recruiting, compensation, hcm core, academics, learning, talent & performance. * ERP Experience including business process administration, configurations, reporting, EIB loads and understanding of integration touchpoints. * Experience Working with an ERP and third party integrations in key areas of recruiting, compensation, hcm core, academics, learning, talent & performance. * Strong Facilitation, Collaboration and Partnership Skills. * Project Management Skills Licenses/ Certifications: Preference - Workday Certifications in any of the HCM areas Minimum Qualification: * Education: Bachelor's Degree or be substituted by equivalent experience or education on a case-by-case basis, subject to the approval of the hiring authority. * Experience: 5 years or more years of professional experience and 3 years of experience in a supervisory or lead role, managing teams of varying sizes and providing guidance to ensure the achievement of both short-term and long-term objectives. Knowledge, Skills, Abilities: * Leadership and team management * Project management and organizational skills * Strong communication and interpersonal skills * Problem-solving and decision-making * Budgeting and resource allocation * Conflict resolution and performance management * Ability to adapt to changing environments and priorities

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