Workday Manager

Current employees: Please apply through the employee portal to be considered for this opportunity.

Pay Range:

$122,874.14 - $196,598.08 Annual

Department:

Department of County Management (DCM)

Job Type:

Regular Non-Represented

Exemption Status:

United States of America (Exempt)

Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified):

July 26, 2026

The Opportunity:

The Workday Manager is an experienced leader with a proven track record of leading teams to deliver business value through technology solutions. Leading an agile and cohesive team, the Workday Manager plays a key role in aligning Workday HCM and Finance solutions with business requirements. As a liaison, this position fosters business solutions, bridging the gap between technical resources and end-users. Responsibilities encompass managing the Workday team, projects, business analysis, configuration, reporting, and daily maintenance of key functions, including supervisory organizations, jobs architecture, payroll, compensation, talent, recruiting, core HR, time, absence, benefits, and learning. The ideal candidate will be a technology partner who is focused on delivering innovative solutions in a fast-paced environment that demands high-quality results and continuous improvement. 

The HR Workday Team provides strategic, technical, and operational leadership for the County's Human Capital Management (HCM) System. Workday, the County’s enterprise resource planning system (ERP), employs a three tier support model utilizing employee self-service, HR operational teams and HR Workday support staff. The HR Workday Team is responsible for developing, maintaining, troubleshooting, and enhancing Workday HCM functionality in collaboration with County functional subject matter experts, ensuring an effective, efficient and innovative ERP system.

Some key duties will include: 

• Develop, plan, organize, manage, and administer the Human Resources (HR) technology strategy and direction for Workday HCM configuration enhancements, changes, process improvements, and other strategic initiatives.

• Develop and implement Workday HCM policies, procedures, and business practices; evaluate goals, objectives, priorities, and activities to improve performance and outcomes.

• Analyze and review federal, state, and local laws, regulations, policies, and procedures in order to ensure compliance; conduct analysis on best practices and trends, and formulate and implement recommendations.

• Partner with Functional Leads and apply technical knowledge of Workday to develop and recommend solutions across all HR functional areas such as HR core, Compensation, Recruiting, Talent, Learning, Time, Absence, Benefits, and Payroll.

• Drive continuous improvement by leveraging HR analytics to assess system performance, identify trends, and provide data-driven recommendations for enhancing Workday HCM functionality.

 

The ideal candidate will possess the following competencies and skills: 

• Leadership: You actively lead with race through collaboration and inclusive practices

• Promoting Equity: You foster an inclusive workplace where diversity and individual differences are valued and leveraged to achieve the vision, mission, and goals of the organization.

• Strategic Adeptness: You develop a global vision and understanding to achieve organizational goals.

• Building Relationships: You create mutually beneficial relationships with staff, coworkers, customers, community members, and clients based on understanding and respect.

• Navigating Change: You adopt new competencies and techniques as needed to respond to a complex, uncertain and sometimes volatile environment.

• Acting with Integrity: You hold yourself to a high standard of professional, honest, and transparent behavior.

To Qualify:

We will consider any combination of relevant work experience, volunteering, education, and transferable skills as qualifying unless an item or section is labeled required. Please be clear and specific about how your background is relevant. 

Minimum Qualifications / Transferable Skills*: 

• Bachelor's degree - in lieu of a degree we will consider equivalent related experience

• Experience in Workday Team Management 

• Proven track record of collaborating with HR Partners, departments, and outside vendors in developing efficient and effective processes and workflow as well as analyzing and directing all ERP functionally related activities

• At least three (3) years of demonstrated experience managing staff and programs in a complex, political environment 

• The ability to pass a criminal background check 

*Transferable skills: Your transferable skills are any skills you have gained through education, work experience (including the military) or life experience that are relevant for this position. Be sure to describe any transferable skills on your application and clearly explain how they apply to this position.

Screening and Evaluation:

Application Packet: The application packet consists of the following documents. Please ensure that you upload these documents in your online application. 

• A completed online application.

• An uploaded resume covering relevant experience and education. Please be sure your resume includes the following for each employer: name of employer, location, dates of employment, your title, a brief summary of your responsibilities, the number of employees under your supervision.

• An uploaded cover letter that expands on your resume and details your prior experience and how it may align with the preferred and desired areas.

Note: The application, resume and cover letter should demonstrate your work experience/skills and how it is related to those shown in the To Qualify section of the job announcement. Please be thorough, as these materials will be scored and determine your eligibility to advance in this recruitment process. 

Internal Applicants:  After you have submitted your application, please check your Workday inbox and complete the Veterans’ Preference Questionnaire prior to the application deadline. 

Veterans’ Preference: Under Oregon Law, qualifying veterans may apply for veterans’ preference for this recruitment. Review our veterans’ preference page for details about eligibility and how to apply. The recruiter as listed on the job announcement must receive all required documentation by the closing date of the recruitment.

The Selection Process: For details about how we typically screen applications, review our overview of the selection process page. We expect to evaluate candidates for this recruitment as follows: 

• Initial review of minimum qualifications: We may do an additional preferred review, phone screen, and/or send out additional supplemental questions to identify those highest qualified.

• Consideration of top candidates: We will consider qualified candidates in order of rank and score from the list of eligible candidates. This may include panel interview(s), a hiring interview, and/or additional testing to determine the best candidates for a position.

• Professional reference checks.

Note: Application information may be used throughout the entire selection process. This process is subject to change without notice.

Multnomah County offers an exceptional benefits package, including employer-funded retirement savings; health and dental insurance at very low cost to full-time employees and their dependents; paid parental leave; wellness programs; a focus on work-life balance; and much more. Find more details on our benefits website.

Equal Pay Law: 

Please be advised that the pay range listed for this position is intended to provide general guidance on the earning potential for the role. However, actual compensation will be determined in accordance with the Oregon Equal Pay Law and will take into account factors such as the candidate's relevant experience, education seniority, training, and/or tenure. Candidates should expect that initial offers will be made within the listed pay range and may not be at or near the top of the range.

Serving the Public, Even During Disasters:

Everyday, Multnomah County staff work together to serve as a safety net for our communities. During a disaster, this safety net becomes even more critical. All County employees have a role in serving the public during inclement weather, natural disaster, or other types of community emergency response. During these emergency responses, while typically there begins with a call for volunteers, county employees may ultimately be reassigned from their current position to a role in the emergency response in order to support the critical needs presented by our communities. For more information, please visit the Disaster Service Worker Information page.  

Additional Information: 

• This position is classified as an Unclassified Executive position and serves at the pleasure of the Chief Human Resources Officer and may be subject to discharge at any time. 

• This is a salary, executive position that is not eligible for overtime.

• This position is approved for a hybrid schedule.  The onsite work location is at the Multnomah Building, 501 SE Hawthorne Blvd, Portland, OR 97214. 

• All employees must reside in Oregon or Washington; the county cannot support ongoing telework from other locations.

• This recruitment may be used to fill full-time, part-time, temporary, limited duration and on-call positions.

In accordance with Oregon Law, Multnomah County is not collecting school attendance dates in the initial application process; please do not include these dates in your resume, cover letter and other application materials.

Diversity and Inclusion: At Multnomah County, we don't just accept difference; we value it and support it to create a culture of dignity and respect for our employees.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran or protected veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected characteristics. The EEO Know Your Rights poster is available for your reference. Multnomah County is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor. We request priority protected veteran referrals.

Veterans’ Preference: Under Oregon Law, qualifying veterans may apply for veterans’ preference. Review our veterans’ preference page for details about eligibility and how to apply.

Accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act: We gladly provide reasonable accommodation to anyone whose specific disability prevents them from completing an application or participating in this recruitment process. Please contact the recruiter below in advance to request assistance. Individuals with hearing or speech impairments may contact the recruiter through the Telecommunications Relay Service by dialing 711.

Questions?

Recruiter:

Prudence Veach

Email:

[email protected]

Phone:

+1 (971) 4908656

Application information may be used throughout the entire selection process. This process is subject to change without notice.

Disclaimer: This announcement is intended as a general descriptive recruitment guide and is subject to change. It does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract.

Job Profile:

9718 - Workday Manager