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 recognition of individual merit-based performance. All full-time Business Services employees may participate in King & Spalding’s comprehensive benefit program including health and wellness plan, life and disability insurance, flexible spending accounts and a health savings account, a 401(k) plan, profit sharing plan, and a substantial Paid Time Off (PTO) program.