About Vantage Data Centers

Vantage Data Centers powers, cools, protects and connects the technology of the world’s well-known hyperscalers, cloud providers and large enterprises. Developing and operating across North America, EMEA and Asia Pacific, Vantage has evolved data center design in innovative ways to deliver dramatic gains in reliability, efficiency and sustainability in flexible environments that can scale as quickly as the market demands.

People and Culture Department

The People & Culture (P&C) team at Vantage is a high-performing trusted partner to the business, committed to delivering exceptional employee experience from application through alumni. Our team is known for its strategic thinking and practical solutions, working closely with leaders across the organization to support the development and growth of our people. Every member of the P&C team plays a meaningful role in shaping our culture and enabling our global expansion. Grounded in our core values of Trust, Agility, Respect, and Accountability, we strive to live these principles every day as we innovate and make Vantage a premier employer in our industry.

Position Overview

This role can be fully Remote or based at one of our US locations:

Denver, CO; Phoenix, AZ; Santa Clara, CA; or Ashburn, VA. in alignment with our flexible work policy. (3 days on site required, 2 days flexible)

Vantage Data Centers is seeking a detail-oriented, hands-on Manager and Workday functional leader to join our People & Culture team. Reporting to the Senior Director, People Operations, you will support Workday/HRIS strategy, delivery, driving improvements, and partnering with stakeholders to enhance the employee experience. Your responsibilities also include leading a team of project managers and HRIS professionals responsible for Workday delivery and HR technology programs.

Essential Job Functions

HRIS Strategy, Leadership, and Execution:

• Lead optimization projects for the company’s Workday environment, driving improvements in efficiency and effectiveness across P&C processes.

• Support the Workday/HRIS roadmap and priorities aligned to business needs and People & Culture strategy.

• Manage enhancements, testing, and releases.

• Prioritize work and allocate capacity across support and projects; maintain intake, testing, and release practices.

• Manage and develop team members and/or contract resources (hiring, coaching, performance, and growth).

Collaboration and Project Management:

• Lead HRIS initiatives, including implementations, upgrades, enhancements, and integrations.

• Manage timelines and deliverables to execute HRIS initiatives successfully.

• Apply best practices to improve processes and user experience.

• Partner cross-functionally on special projects, providing HRIS expertise and support.

• Drive stakeholder alignment and escalations; communicate risks, trade-offs, and timelines.

• Lead change activities (communications, deployment, and post-go-live support).

System Maintenance and Support:

• Support and maintain Workday modules (HCM, Leave & Absence, Performance, Recruiting, Time Tracking, Scheduling, and Adaptive Planning).

• Maintain Workday business processes and security configurations.

• Create and maintain calculated fields, condition rules, and custom reports to meet business requirements.

• Partner with business users to define reporting needs and deliver insights using Workday reporting tools.

• Troubleshoot and resolve issues in a timely manner to ensure smooth operation of Workday systems.

• Perform regular system audits, data validations, and ensure data integrity.

• Identify opportunities to streamline processes and workflows through system enhancements and automation.

• Provide input and recommendations for system configuration tailored to meet business needs.

User Training and Documentation:

• Develop and deliver training materials, ensuring the end users are knowledgeable and comfortable using the system.

• Serve as a point of contact for HRIS related inquiries and provide ongoing support and guidance to users.

Compliance and Data Security:

• Ensure that HRIS and data management practices comply with company policies, legal requirements, and data privacy regulations.

• Monitor system access and security settings to protect sensitive people data.

Additional Duties:

• Handle additional duties as assigned by Management.