Workday & People Systems Lead

TL;DR

Workday & People Systems Lead (HRIS): Serving as the primary owner and subject matter expert for Workday and related people systems with an accent on hands-on configuration, maintenance, and scalable system design. Focus on driving cross-functional solutions, ensuring data integrity, and leveraging AI and automation to improve operational efficiency.

Location: Must be based in the United States

Salary: $142,000 - $195,000 USD

Company

ClickHouse is a fast-growing cloud company leading the market in real-time analytics, data warehousing, and AI workloads.

What you will do

• Serve as the primary point of contact for all Workday-related configuration, maintenance, and support.
• Lead system design and optimization across Workday modules including Core HCM, Compensation, and Payroll.
• Manage Workday releases, including impact analysis, testing, and deployment of new features.
• Partner with People, Finance, and IT stakeholders to translate business needs into scalable system solutions.
• Ensure data integrity, security, compliance, and audit readiness across all people systems.
• Evaluate and leverage emerging capabilities like AI and automation to improve user experience and data insights.

Requirements

• 8+ years of experience in HRIS or People Systems roles with deep Workday expertise.
• Proven experience leading or heavily contributing to at least one full-cycle Workday implementation.
• Strong hands-on experience with Workday configuration across multiple modules.
• Deep understanding of HR processes, data structures, system integrations, and APIs.
• Ability to communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States.

Nice to have

• Workday certifications (HCM, Recruiting, Integrations).
• Experience scaling Workday in high-growth or enterprise environments.
• Familiarity with reporting tools and people analytics.
• Experience with additional HR systems like Ashby or CultureAmp.

Culture & Benefits

• Flexible work environment with a remote-friendly culture.
• Employer contributions towards healthcare.
• Equity in the company via stock options.
• Flexible time off policy.
• $500 home office setup stipend.
• Opportunities for in-person connection at global company offsites.