HR Technology Manager - Workday

King & Spalding is a leading global law firm with a commitment to excellence, innovation, and the seamless delivery of legal services. We harness innovative technology and exceptional talent to meet the complex needs of our clients in a fast-paced and dynamic legal landscape.

The HR Technology Manager serves as the functional expert responsible for optimizing, governing, and enhancing Workday’s core modules globally, including Core HCM, Talent & Performance, Recruiting, and Compensation (with Learning, Time Tracking, and Absence preferred). This role partners closely with the Senior Manager, HR Operations; Director, HR Operations; and key business stakeholders to ensure Workday is fully leveraged to support firm‑wide strategies and operational excellence.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Serves as a Workday subject‑matter leader, providing strategic guidance to HR and business leaders on Workday capabilities, best practices, and scalable solutions.

• Manages key Workday functional areas supporting global business processes including but not limited to:

  • Performance Management: self‑evaluations, performance reviews, goal setting, calibration, and succession planning

  • Recruiting: global offer letter and contract generation, candidate SMS communications, and the expansion of additional recruiting functions within the platform

  • Advanced Compensation: directing annual compensation cycles (merit, bonus, promotion) and ensuring effective ongoing management of the core Compensation module

  • Learning: course governance, reporting, and compliance tracking

  • Time Tracking and Absence: implementations and enhancements.

• Partners with global HR, business, and functional stakeholders to identify, prioritize, and deliver Workday process improvements that drive efficiency, scalability, and an improved user experience.

• Directs the development and continuous enhancement of Workday dashboards, reporting, and analytics to support executive‑level insights and data‑driven decision‑making.

• Leads end‑to‑end system enhancements, including requirements definition, configuration oversight, biannual Workday release management, testing strategy, documentation, and deployment execution.

• Contributes to and influences change‑management strategies by assessing impacts, aligning stakeholders, and supporting communication and user enablement efforts.

• Collaborates with IT and HRIS partners to ensure seamless integrations, reliable data flows, timely issue resolution, and functional readiness for downstream system dependencies.

• Evaluates and leverages AI capabilities and emerging technologies to improve operational efficiency, streamline processes, and enhance overall Workday functionality.

• Provides day‑to‑day people leadership, including coaching, performance management, and development of junior HR Technology team members, fostering a culture of accountability and continuous learning.

• Oversees HR Technology project management activities, ensuring effective planning, cross‑functional coordination, risk mitigation, and successful delivery of initiatives aligned to business priorities.

• Partners closely with Senior Manager, HR Operations on strategic project initiatives.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree preferred in Human Resources, Information Systems, Business Administration, or a related field.

• 5+ years of experience in HR systems management, with a strong focus on Workday functional ownership and configuration.

• People leadership experience—including coaching, mentoring, and developing team members—is preferred.

• Strong understanding of HR operations and data management, with the ability to translate business needs into system solutions.

• Proficiency in Workday configuration, security, reporting, and business process design, with the ability to troubleshoot and resolve complex issues.

• Excellent communication, leadership, and project management skills, with proven success collaborating across cross‑functional teams and influencing stakeholders.

• Demonstrated ability to manage and resolve conflicts effectively, fostering collaboration, maintaining professionalism, and navigating complex stakeholder dynamics with sound judgment.

• Highly analytical mindset with strong problem‑solving abilities and attention to detail.

• Ability to work flexibly, including occasional overtime when needed to meet project deadlines or support time‑sensitive initiatives.

The firm offers a generous total compensation package with bonuses and raises awarded in recognit