Senior Manager, Workday HCM (San Francisco)

Employee Applicant Privacy NoticeWho we are:Shape a brighter financial future with us.Together with our members, we’re changing the way people think about and interact with personal finance.We’re a next-generation financial services company and national bank using innovative, mobile-first technology to help our millions of members reach their goals. The industry is going through an unprecedented transformation, and we’re at the forefront. We’re proud to come to work every day knowing that what we do has a direct impact on people’s lives, with our core values guiding us every step of the way. Join us to invest in yourself, your career, and the financial world.The role:We’re looking for a Senior Manager, Workday HCM to lead the execution and continuous improvement of our Workday HCM platform. This role is responsible for delivering against the Workday roadmap, driving operational excellence, and ensuring the platform effectively supports business needs at scale.At SoFi, Workday is a shared enterprise platform across HR and Finance, making this a highly cross-functional role. We’ve deployed a broad footprint across HCM (core HR, onboarding, performance, advanced compensation, benefits) as well as Finance (financials, payroll, time tracking, time off, and expenses). You’ll partner closely with IT, Finance, and People teams to drive aligned, scalable solutions across this ecosystem, balancing the needs of multiple functions on a shared platform.This is a hands-on leadership role—you’ll drive priorities, while staying close enough to the platform and team to actively guide execution, unblock work, and ensure high-quality delivery with a strong focus on creating simple, intuitive experiences for employees and managers.You’ll lead the Workday team and partner directly with senior HR and business leaders as a thought partner—bringing a deep understanding of HR functions, shaping solutions, and proactively identifying how technology can better support the business.What you’ll do:Roadmap Execution & Platform EvolutionContribute to and help shape the Workday HCM roadmap in partnership with senior leadershipDrive prioritization and execution of roadmap initiatives, balancing enhancements, technical debt, compliance, and innovationEvaluate Workday releases, vendor roadmap, and industry trends to proactively evolve our platformSupport system enhancements and continuous improvement efforts to ensure scalability and usabilityStakeholder Partnership & InfluencePartner with HR, Finance, and IT stakeholders to translate business needs into effective system solutionsProvide recommendations and influence decisions across stakeholders, navigating competing prioritiesBuild strong, trusted relationships through consistent communication, transparency, and deliveryPartner closely with HR and business leaders, understanding their functional priorities and proactively recommending how Workday can enable better outcomesServe as a key point of contact for Workday HCM, ensuring stakeholders have clear visibility, alignment, and confidence in deliveryDelivery & OperationsOwn end-to-end delivery of Workday initiatives across HCM modules, including core HR, talent, compensation, benefits, and integrationsDrive solutions that prioritize employee and manager experience—focusing on simplicity, usability, and clear design over complexityLead backlog management, intake, and prioritization processes to ensure aligned and efficient deliveryEnsure strong operational rigor across system performance, data integrity, security, and complianceEstablish and maintain governance, release management, and change control processesIdentify risks and dependencies early and drive resolution to ensure successful deliverySupport audit and compliance activities, ensuring readiness and adherence to requirementsDrive change management and adoption efforts to support successful rollout of new capabilitiesProvide clear reporting on roadmap, delivery progress, risks, and outcomesTeam LeadershipLead and develop a high-performing Workday team, fostering strong ownership, accountability, and continuous improvementProvide coaching, performance management, and career development for team membersCreate a collaborative, inclusive team environment aligned with SoFi’s valuesEnsure the team is structured and prioritized effectively to meet business needsWhat You'll Bring:Workday & Technical ExpertiseStrong, hands-on expertise across Workday HCM Experience operating at both functional and technical levels, including guiding configuration and solution designExperience supporting Workday releases, enhancements, and ongoing platform optimizationProduct, Delivery & Leadership ExperienceProven track record of driving execution and delivering complex, cross-functional initiativesExperience managing and prioritizing a backlog tied to business outcomesAbility to influence and align senior stakeholders across HR, Finance, and IT, including navigating competing prioritiesStrong product mindset with a focus on outcomes, not just deliveryLeadership Style & Operating MindsetHigh standards for quality, with a strong sense of ownership and accountabilityYou bring a point of view, combining deep functional knowledge with Workday expertise to challenge assumptions and steer toward better solutions—not just execute on requestsStrong executive presence, with the ability to confidently lead discussions, influence decisions, and clearly articulate recommendations and trade-offsComfortable operating across levels—from understanding strategic context to diving into details when needed to move work forwardWhat You'll Need:7-10+ years of experience with Workday HCM, including hands-on configuration across core modules3-5+ years of people leadership experience, including leading high-performing, techno-functional teamsExperience supporting multiple Workday modules (e.g., Core HCM, Compensation, Benefits, Talent) in a complex environmentProven experience operating in a cross-functional, enterprise environment, partnering across HR, Finance, and ITExperience leading or supporting large-scale implementations, enhancements, or platform transformationsStrong understanding of HR processes and systems, with the ability to connect business needs to system capabilitiesExperience supporting SOX, audit, or regulated environmentsExperience influencing senior-level stakeholdersCompensation and BenefitsThe base pay range for this role is listed below. Final base pay offer will be determined based on individual factors such as the candidate’s experience, skills, and location. To view all of our comprehensive and competitive benefits, visit our Benefits at SoFipage!SoFi provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, breastfeeding, and conditions related to breastfeeding), gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, age (40 or over), physical or medical disability, medical condition, marital status, registered domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, military and/or veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by applicable state or federal law.The Company hires the best qualified candidate for the job, without regard to protected characteristics.Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.New York applicants: Notice of Employee RightsSoFi is committed to an inclusive culture. 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