About the Role
As a key member of the People Technology & Operations team, you will be instrumental in the continued expansion and deployment of Workday functionality. You will partner with Samsara's key stakeholders to implement streamlined operations processes and optimal technology solutions for our People Team programs. You are comfortable acting as an internal consultant to global HR and business stakeholders and can showcase your experience in HR and Workday to develop lasting solutions that solve complex business challenges. Lastly, you are highly driven and bring demonstrated experience succeeding in high-growth, fast-paced organizations.
Responsibilities
- Lead the Absence Management Workday configuration.
- Cross-functional collaboration - Partner with HR, Payroll, and other internal teams to incorporate requirements into Workday, ensuring seamless integration and alignment with organizational goals.
- Review proposed system changes to identify opportunities for process improvement and reuse, driving efficiency across the organization.
- Build and modify custom reports for standard optimization.
- Triage and configure Workday enhancements or fixes for HCM, Compensation, Benefits, Timecards, Absence/Leaves, Payroll, and reporting.
- Build and maintain organizational hierarchies, custom objects, and custom security roles.
- Partner with People Operations teams to solidify and document business requirements related to programs to be executed through Workday and other technologies.
- Scope and prioritize incoming technology fixes and enhancements.
- Champion, role model, and embed Samsara's cultural principles (Focus on Customer Success, Build for the Long Term, Adopt a Growth Mindset, Be Inclusive, Win as a Team) as we scale globally and across new offices.
Requirements
- 5+ years of professional experience working for fast-growing, global companies.
- 2+ years experience in Workday Absence configuration.
- Experience in Workday business process configuration, security, and organization configuration.
- Experience in Workday HCM, Benefits, and Core HCM modules in U.S. and International locations.
- Experience writing and completing test scenarios for system implementations and enhancements.
- Experience supporting project planning, requirements gathering, testing, and launch.
- Strong understanding of leave and absence management processes, including accrual calculations and compliance requirements.
- Partner with developers in Workday Studio and Integrations, able to analyze benefits processes and troubleshoot integrations to benefit vendors.
- Familiar with Agile methodologies and prioritization.
- Ability to prioritize workload and deliver enhancements or fixes on time without supervision.
- Provide accurate timelines, follow-up, and required documentation for change management.
- Willingness and ability to flex into other Workday modules (Payroll, Time Tracking, Compensation, Benefits) as team priorities shift.
Skills
- Workday Absence configuration
- Workday business process configuration
- Workday security
- Workday organization configuration
- Workday HCM
- Workday Benefits
- Workday Core HCM
- Workday Studio
- Workday Integrations
- Agile methodologies
- Jira
- Zendesk
Location
- US
Work Type
- Remote
Experience Level
- 5+ years of professional experience
- 2+ years experience in Workday Absence configuration
Salary/Compensations
- $96,092.50—$145,350 USD
Benefits
- Performance-based bonus/variable pay
- Equity (for eligible roles)
- Professional development stipend
- Comprehensive health and parental leave plans
About the Company
- Samsara (NYSE: IOT) is the pioneer of the Connected Operations™ Cloud, which is a platform that enables organizations that depend on physical operations to harness Internet of Things (IoT) data to develop actionable insights and improve their operations.
- At Samsara, we are helping improve the safety, efficiency and sustainability of the physical operations that power our global economy.
- Representing more than 40% of global GDP, these industries are the infrastructure of our planet, including agriculture, construction, field services, transportation, and manufacturing — and we are excited to help digitally transform their operations at scale.
- Working at Samsara means you’ll help define the future of physical operations and be on a team that’s shaping an exciting array of product solutions, including Video-Based Safety, Vehicle Telematics, Apps and Driver Workflows, and Equipment Monitoring.
- As part of a recently public company, you’ll have the autonomy and support to make an impact as we build for the long term.
Equal Opportunity
- All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, and other characteristics protected by law.
- Samsara is an inclusive work environment, and we are committed to ensuring equal opportunity in employment for qualified persons with disabilities.
