Justworks

Justworks

Manager, People Systems (Workday)

New York, New York · Senior

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About the role

  • We work hard and care about our most prized asset - our people.
  • We're helping businesses get off the ground by enabling them to focus on running their business.
  • We're data-driven and never stop iterating.

Responsibilities

  • Manage and grow a team of People Systems professionals responsible for day-to-day support, ongoing optimization, and strategic enhancements across all People technology platforms.
  • Set and manage team priorities, ensuring high-quality delivery, ownership, and accountability across initiatives.
  • Own the end-to-end architecture, configuration, and governance of our
  • Own the design, testing and implementation of any new build integrations to internal or 3rd party applications.
  • In addition support the maintenance and ongoing operation of inventory of ~50 integrations across multiple Workday technologies (RaaS, EIB, Template, Studio etc)
  • Lead the rollout of new modules - ensuring alignment with our employee experience and growth strategies.
  • Lead the People Systems roadmap and oversee the ecosystem of world-class peripheral tools supporting the Justworks employee lifecycle, including our ATS (Greenhouse).
  • Ensure smooth integrations between Workday and adjacent systems, collaborating with partners in Engineering, Finance, and Legal to maintain data flow, compliance, and usability.
  • Champion the use of data and insights to inform business decisions, drive accountability, and measure employee experience.
  • Serve as a trusted advisor and partner to stakeholders across the business, translating People needs into scalable system solutions.

Requirements

  • You are both a systems thinker and a people-first leader.
  • You bring depth in Workday configuration and governance, paired with an ability to understand user needs and simplify the complex.
  • 2+ years of experience leading others.
  • 8+ years of progressive, hands-on experience in People Systems, preferably within high-growth or rapidly scaling organizations
  • Extensive experience implementing or managing Workday, with deep knowledge of Core HCM, Advanced Compensation, Payroll, Benefits, and Talent Optimization modules
  • Experience with Learning platforms, Greenhouse (ATS) and other peripheral People systems is a plus
  • Demonstrated experience exploring or implementing AI-powered solutions within the People Systems space, such as automation, data enrichment, or natural language tools integrated into Workday or adjacent platforms
  • A strong sense of curiosity and comfort navigating emerging technologies; able to critically assess AI capabilities, experiment thoughtfully, and champion tools that enhance scale, accuracy, and employee experience
  • Proven ability to identify process improvement opportunities and leverage data and metrics to inform decisions and measure impact
  • Strong commercial mindset.
  • Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills, with a track record of building trust across functions and levels
  • High emotional intelligence, strong communication skills, and a user-centered mindset in all systems work.

Compensation

  • Over the 12-18mo, we've rolled out the core Workday modules (Core HCM, Advanced Compensation, and Payroll) and are now entering an exciting new chapter.

Benefits

  • Foster a culture of collaboration, continuous learning, and operational excellence.
  • Serve as a key leader within the People team, fostering collaboration and alignment with the broader vision.

Company info

  • At Justworks, you'll enjoy a welcoming and casual environment, great benefits, wellness program offerings, company retreats, and the ability to interact with and learn from leaders in the startup community. We work hard and care about our most prized asset - our people.
  • We're helping businesses get off the ground by enabling them to focus on running their business. We solve HR issues. We're data-driven and never stop iterating. If you'd like to work in a supportive, entrepreneurial environment, are interested in building something meaningful and having fun while doing it, we'd love to hear from you.
  • We're united by shared goals and shared motivations at Justworks. These are best summed up in our company values, which are reflected in our product and in our team.
  • Our Values
  • At Justworks, you'll enjoy a welcoming and casual environment, great benefits, wellness program offerings, company retreats, and the ability to interact with and learn from leaders in the startup community.
  • We solve HR issues.
  • If you'd like to work in a supportive, entrepreneurial environment, are interested in building something meaningful and having fun while doing it, we'd love to hear from you.
  • We're united by shared goals and shared motivations at Justworks.
  • These are best summed up in our company values, which are reflected in our product and in our team.
  • If this sounds like you, you'll fit right in.
  • Be curious about how AI and automation can continue to serve our Justworks employees, our customers, and our team - to improve experiences.
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