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Alteryx

Manager, HCM Systems (Workday)

Irvine, CA / Remote

We're looking for problem solvers, innovators, and dreamers who are searching for anything but business as usual. Like us, you're a high performer who's an expert at your craft, constantly challenging the status quo. You value inclusivity and want to join a culture that empowers you to show up as your authentic self. You know that success hinges on commitment, that our differences make us stronger, and that the finish line is always sweeter when the whole team crosses together.

Alteryx is searching for a Manager, HCM Systems. This position is remote-friendly.

Position Overview:

The Human Capital Management (HCM) Systems Manager is an experienced IT leader with a proven track record of leading teams to deliver business value through technology solutions. This role is a strong technology partner focused on delivering business value in a fast-paced environment that expects high-quality delivery and continuous improvement.

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The HCM manager role serves as the strategic leader for Alteryx's HCM technology portfolio and partners closely with our People & Culture team to effectively meet the technology needs of the organization. The HCM manager will establish and maintain partnerships with all business stakeholders and enable the HCM team to deliver value and maintain operational rigor.

Primary Responsibilities:

  • Ensures platform team alignment with the business strategy, IT and business roadmaps, and platform governance policies.
  • Empowers the HCM to deliver value through Scaled Agile Framework SAFe practices.
  • Works with the P&C Product Owner to understand requirements, implement, test, deploy and support functionalities within our HCM technology portfolio.
  • Partner with stakeholders to develop business requirements documents, functional specification documents, and test plans.
  • Provide guidance and mentorship to the HCM team.
  • Run and manage weekly team meetings, prioritize, and monitor project statuses, and foster team unity and collaboration.
  • Works with P&C and IT leadership to drive strategic business and IT KPI metrics, and measures.
  • Identifies, manages, and resolves Workday HR System issues reported by business stakeholders as needed.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's or master's degree in computer science, information systems, business administration, or other related field or equivalent work experience.
  • Experience leading, developing, and managing development teams.
  • Demonstrated breadth and knowledge of Workday platform, architecture, and configuration.
  • 5+ years' Workday HCM & Benefits experience with 2+ years focused on Security, Reporting, and Absence Management.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills, as well as an ability to communicate effectively with various levels of executive/staff.
  • Demonstrated planning, financial, and performance management experience.
  • Ability to build strong relationships with various business partners and stakeholders.
  • Have an innate curiosity for problem-solving and process improvement.

Valued Skills:

  • 5 to 7 years of HR information systems management experience with a broad range of exposure to various HR environments especially Workday.
  • 3 to 5 years of team leadership/management experience.
  • 3 or more years of technical experience with Workday HCM platform.
  • Experience leveraging Scaled Agile Framework to drive value and efficiency.

Compensation (General):

Alteryx is committed to fair, equitable, and transparent compensation. Final compensation will be determined by various factors such as your relevant work experience, education, certifications, skills, and geographic location.

The salary range for this role in California, Colorado, Washington, Rhode Island, and New York is $130,000 - $200,000.

In addition, you may be eligible for additional compensation, such as a bonus. Employees may also be eligible for a wide range of other benefits, including medical, retirement, financial, wellness, time off, employee discounts, and others.

Interested? Learn more and apply today at alteryx.com/careers!

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Find yourself checking a lot of these boxes but doubting whether you should apply? At Alteryx, we support a growth mindset for our associates through all stages of their careers. If you meet some of the requirements and you share our values, we encourage you to apply. As part of our ongoing commitment to a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace, we're invested in building teams with a wide variety of backgrounds, identities, and experiences.

Benefits & Perks:

Alteryx has amazing benefits for all Associates which can be viewed here.

Client-provided location(s): Irvine, CA, USA
Job ID: alteryx-R9819
Employment Type: Full Time

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Health Reimbursement Account
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA
    • HSA
    • Fitness Subsidies
    • Pet Insurance
    • Mental Health Benefits
    • Virtual Fitness Classes
  • Parental Benefits

    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
    • Fertility Benefits
    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
    • Adoption Leave
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
    • Work-From-Home Stipend
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Casual Dress
    • Snacks
    • Some Meals Provided
    • Company Outings
    • Holiday Events
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Unlimited Paid Time Off
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Leave of Absence
    • Volunteer Time Off
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Pension
    • Company Equity
    • Stock Purchase Program
    • Performance Bonus
    • Relocation Assistance
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Learning and Development Stipend
    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Shadowing Opportunities
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Internship Program
    • Work Visa Sponsorship
    • Leadership Training Program
    • Associate or Rotational Training Program
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)