Title: Workday Advanced Comp & Gem HCM Solutions Manager 

Duration: 5 months

Location:  Palo Alto, CA HQ (LOC001), 3495 Deer Creek Road

Job Description

• This role is focused on delivering project solutions for Workday Advanced Comp. 
• Time permitting, they will also provide project support for other Workday
• initiatives such as Core HCM, Performance Management, Benefits, and Security. 
• This role will also be a key player in the implementation and support of Gem. 
• Since system configuration is owned by IT, this position focuses on requirements
• gathering, functional design input, test strategy and execution, data auditing,
• documentation, and project management for Workday initiatives — partnering
• closely with IT to translate HR needs into configured solutions.
• The ideal candidate for this role brings an AI-first mindset, using AI tools to build
• test scripts, automate manual processes, create/review documentation, and
• support development of create plug-and-play tools that leverage Workday data.
• Project Work
• Support our annual Sales Comp Review (Fall) and Company “OPE” Comp
• Review (Winter) programs in Workday using Advanced Compensation
• Document business requirements for People Technology project requests; create
• Detailed Requirements Documents for larger projects (e.g., Workday OPE)
• Develop UAT plans and lead testing efforts for People Technology initiatives
• (includes test case development, desired outcomes, timelines, etc.)
• Participate in the implementation and ongoing HCM support for Gem.
• Project dependent, also done one or more: lead project timeline creation/mgmt,
• project team comms, training, and documentation.
• Conduct data audits as appropriate to support various programs/projects.
• Leverage AI throughout all work/workstreams where relevant (testing, process
• review, audits, workflow development, and more)
• Review and make prioritization suggestions based on demand and resources
• Collaborate with the Total Rewards team on new technology needs; assess
• capabilities of current systems vs. requirements and make recommendations for
• path forward – likely specific to adopting new AI capabilities
• KTLO Support Work – Backup Coveraged
• Monitor Jira queue and provide timely support/resolution/ticket assignment.
• Manage small project enhancement requests for various areas in Workday.
• Develop Workday reports as needed.
• Partner with IT on root-cause analysis and validation of fixes prior to release

Position Requirements

• B.S. degree in Business, Information Systems, or related area.
• 8-10+ yrs HRIS/HCM experience
• Workday Advanced Comp required. Expertise in several other areas of Workday HR
• including Performance Management, Core HR, Security, Reporting required
• Gem experience is highly desired. Solid ATS / TA tool experience is an ok substitute
• Experience supporting other systems such as Recognition tools, Jira, etc a plus
• Expert Google Sheets and/or Excel skills including leverage both for data auditing
• Hands-on familiarity with AI tools (e.g., Claude, ChatGPT, Copilot) for automating
• workflows, generating test scripts/documentation, or building lightweight tools.
• Must thrive in a fast-paced environment where multitasking and prioritizing is required
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.