People Support Specialist

Your work days are brighter here.We’re obsessed with making hard work pay off, for our people, our customers, and the world around us. As a Fortune 500 company and a leading AI platform for managing people, money, and agents, we’re shaping the future of work so teams can reach their potential and focus on what matters most. The minute you join, you’ll feel it. Not just in the products we build, but in how we show up for each other. Our culture is rooted in integrity, empathy, and shared enthusiasm. We’re in this together, tackling big challenges with bold ideas and genuine care. We look for curious minds and courageous collaborators who bring sun-drenched optimism and drive. Whether you're building smarter solutions, supporting customers, or creating a space where everyone belongs, you’ll do meaningful work with Workmates who’ve got your back. In return, we’ll give you the trust to take risks, the tools to grow, the skills to develop and the support of a company invested in you for the long haul. So, if you want to inspire a brighter work day for everyone, including yourself, you’ve found a match in Workday, and we hope to be a match for you too.About the TeamAbout the TeamJoin our People Operations team, the central hub that powers our company's HR systems and processes. As a People Support Specialist, you will be a crucial member of the team ensuring a seamless and efficient Workday experience for all employees and managers. We are a highly collaborative group that partners with every function in Human Resources—from Recruiting and Talent Experience to Total Rewards and Global Mobility—to support our global workforce.About the RoleAs a People Support Specialist, you will be responsible for handling employee support cases and HR processes that reflect substantial variety and complexity. This role is focused on operational excellence and continuous improvement of our core HR systems. You will be a subject matter expert, responsible for maintaining the integrity and performance of our HR processes. Your key responsibilities will include:System Support & Escalation: Serve as the primary contact for Tier 2 Workday escalations, troubleshooting complex issues and providing timely, effective solutions to our stakeholders, by use of our case management solution.Testing & Change Management: Coordinate and execute User Acceptance Testing (UAT) for system enhancements, new configurations, and major Workday releases to ensure they function flawlessly.Process Improvement: Manage key operational processes and enhance our employee self-service (Tier 0) resources, always looking for ways to improve efficiency and the user experience.Stakeholder Collaboration: Work closely with HR Partners and Centers of Excellence (COEs) to understand their needs, gather feedback, and ensure our systems are aligned with business objectives.Data Management: Take ownership of data integrity by managing processes like Enterprise Interface Builder (EIB) data loads with precision.Be well versed in Workday’s policies, talent practices, HR programs and systemsEnsure strict confidentiality of all work and information, based on company policies and proceduresAbout YouWe are looking for a proactive problem-solver with a strong technical aptitude and a passion for creating great employee experiences.Basic Qualifications:6+ years of experience in HR Operations, HRIS, or a related field.Hands-on experience with HR systems, specifically with Workday modules such as HCM, Recruiting, and Compensation.Proven ability to test system enhancements, troubleshoot issues independently, and learn complex processes quickly.Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.Demonstrate strong ability to effectively partner across HR functional teams and operationsA strong customer-service orientation with excellent written and verbal communication skills.An aptitude for and willingness to work with modern AI tools to enhance HR processes.Other qualifications:4+ years proven experience working in customer service, or HR generalist roleExperience with Workday, User Testing and EIB LoadsDisplays highest commitment to customer service and maintaining a best in class employee experienceAbility to work independently and be part of a team environment while developing strong professional relationships with peers, managers and cross-functional teams.Ability to use sound judgment to problem solve, make decisions and involve necessary individuals at the appropriate time.Workday Pay Transparency StatementThe annualized base salary ranges for the primary location and any additional locations are listed below. Workday pay ranges vary based on work location. As a part of the total compensation package, this role may be eligible for the Workday Bonus Plan or a role-specific commission/bonus, as well as annual refresh stock grants. Recruiters can share more detail during the hiring process. Each candidate’s compensation offer will be based on multiple factors including, but not limited to, geography, experience, skills, job duties, and business need, among other things. For more information regarding Workday’s comprehensive benefits, please click here.Primary Location: USA.CA.PleasantonPrimary Location Base Pay Range: $96,000 USD - $144,000 USDAdditional US Location(s) Base Pay Range: $81,000 USD - $144,000 USDOur Approach to Flexible WorkWith Flex Work, we’re combining the best of both worlds: in-person time and remote. Our approach enables our teams to deepen connections, maintain a strong community, and do their best work. We know that flexibility can take shape in many ways, so rather than a number of required days in-office each week, we simply spend at least half (50%) of our time each quarter in the office or in the field with our customers, prospects, and partners (depending on role). This means you'll have the freedom to create a flexible schedule that caters to your business, team, and personal needs, while being intentional to make the most of time spent together. Those in our remote "home office" roles also have the opportunity to come together in our offices for important moments that matter.Pursuant to applicable Fair Chance law, Workday will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.Workday is an Equal Opportunity Employer including individuals with disabilities and protected veterans.Workday is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals during our application process, in order to perform one or more essential functions of their job, as well as regarding the use of AI tools for employment decision-making to any degree. Please see below for more details including how to request an accommodation as a qualified veteran, due to a disability or for religious reasons, or as otherwise provided under applicable law. Workday prohibits taking adverse action against any candidate or employee for reporting a possible violation of this policy, requesting one or more work accommodations, exercising a privacy right, or cooperating in an investigation in accordance with applicable law. Any employee who retaliates against a candidate or employee for doing so may be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment, to the fullest extent allowable under applicable law. If you require a reasonable accommodation, you may email View email address on click.appcast.io, as far in advance as possible.Are you being referred to one of our roles? If so, ask your connection at Workday about our Employee Referral process!At Workday, we value our candidates’ privacy and data security. Workday will never ask candidates to apply to jobs through websites that are not Workday Careers. Please be aware of sites that may ask for you to input your data in connection with a job posting that appears to be from Workday but is not.In addition, Workday will never ask candidates to pay a recruiting fee, or pay for consulting or coaching services, in order to apply for a job at Workday.SummaryLocation: USA, CA, PleasantonType: Full Time