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Software Development Engineering Manager, Payroll

📍 Atlanta, GA 💰 140,600 – 264,000 USD / yr 🕒
Work Model
📍 Atlanta, GA
Employment
💼 Full-Time Direct
Recruitment Type
🛡️ Direct to HR Pipeline
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📋 Role Overview & Responsibilities

Your work days are brighter here.

At Workday, it all began with a conversation over breakfast. When our founders met at a sunny California diner, they came up with an idea to revolutionize the enterprise software market. And when we began to rise, one thing that really set us apart was our culture. A culture which was driven by our value of putting our people first. And ever since, the happiness, development, and contribution of every Workmate is central to who we are. Our Workmates believe a healthy employee-centric, collaborative culture is the essential mix of ingredients for success in business. That’s why we look after our people, communities and the planet while still being profitable. Feel encouraged to shine, however that manifests: you don’t need to hide who you are. You can feel the energy and the passion, it's what makes us unique. Inspired to make a brighter work day for all and transform with us to the next stage of our growth journey? Bring your brightest version of you and have a brighter work day here.

About The Team

Do you want to help millions of people get paid on time and accurately? Can you improve the way thousands of companies run their most critical business operations?

By joining the Workday Payroll development team, you can make a positive impact on people all around the world! Our Payroll solutions are built on a single codeline through a continuous development model and methodologies, providing an unparalleled level of agility, ease-of-use, and integration capability. As part of an innovative, high functioning team, you will collaborate with other technology solution providers, product managers, and other engineers to implement innovative solutions to make the platform scale, perform and seamlessly integrate into Workday’s technologies.

About The Role

We are looking for a Software Engineering Manager who will lead multiple Payroll teams that build and support the foundation for Workday Payroll. You will drive complex initiatives and manage teams that are critical to accelerate our product growth. In this role you will:Collaborate with Product Management and other multi-functional teams to optimally deliver on a product vision/roadmap.You will facilitate collaboration with other product and platform teams to develop new technology and capability to support new requirements and scalability challenges.Encourage, support, and drive innovation in our products and processes

About You

Basic Qualifications

5 years OOP software design and development experience using UML modeling.3+ years building and managing high performing engineering teams4 year degree in computer science or equivalent.3+ years of experience guiding development teams using Agile development methodologies

Other qualifications

Experience leading teams delivering large-scale, distributed, and highly concurrent systemsExperience with hiring top class engineersProven deep understanding of the software development lifecycleProven track record of ensuring that features meet requirements and partners are kept up to date throughout the development lifecycleEnergized by helping your team with career growth and personal developmentAbility to learn quickly and enjoy collaboration with teamPassionate about delivering innovative technical solutions to meet client needsProven to be both strategic and detail orientedExperience with UML, SaaS, XML and Integration technologies is a plus

Workday Pay Transparency Statement

The annualized base salary ranges for the primary location and any additional locations are listed below. Workday pay ranges vary based on work location. As a part of the total compensation package, this role may be eligible for the Workday Bonus Plan or a role-specific commission/bonus, as well as annual refresh stock grants. Recruiters can share more detail during the hiring process. Each candidate’s compensation offer will be based on multiple factors including, but not limited to, geography, experience, skills, job duties, and business need, among other things. For more information regarding Workday’s comprehensive benefits, please click here.

Primary Location: USA.GA.Atlanta

Primary Location Base Pay Range: $148,000 USD - $222,000 USD

Additional US Location(s) Base Pay Range: $140,600 USD - $264,000 USD

Our Approach to Flexible Work

With Flex Work, we’re combining the best of both worlds: in-person time and remote. Our approach enables our teams to deepen connections, maintain a strong community, and do their best work. We know that flexibility can take shape in many ways, so rather than a number of required days in-office each week, we simply spend at least half (50%) of our time each quarter in the office or in the field with our customers, prospects, and partners (depending on role). This means you'll have the freedom to create a flexible schedule that caters to your business, team, and personal needs, while being intentional to make the most of time spent together. Those in our remote "home office" roles also have the opportunity to come together in our offices for important moments that matter.

Pursuant to applicable Fair Chance law, Workday will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Workday is an Equal Opportunity Employer including individuals with disabilities and protected veterans.

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