People Systems Architect at Fastly | CA, US | Rezi

People Systems Architect at Fastly

People Systems Architect

Fastly · CA, US

4 weeks ago

People Systems Architect

Fastly · CA, US

a month ago
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About the Role

As Fastly’s People Systems Architect, you will serve as the internal Workday functional SME, partnering with the People team to strategize and execute plans for configuring and extending Workday functionality to support digital transformation and drive new capabilities and data insights. This role demands deep knowledge of Workday, functional HR and business process knowledge, experience with enterprise-wide technology implementations, and an ability to drive successful cross-functional collaboration and communication.

Responsibilities

  • Lead HR technology projects of varying complexity, including the annual compensation cycle, semi-annual performance reviews, and learning initiatives.
  • Partner with People COEs and business stakeholders to identify process improvements, apply Workday best practices, and recommend solutions that address business needs.
  • Gather, clarify, and document business requirements; translate them into process designs, configuration plans, and actionable delivery plans.
  • Configure and optimize Workday business processes, calculated fields, condition rules, security, and related functionality across assigned areas.
  • Manage testing by defining scenarios and use cases, developing test scripts, coordinating cross-functional testing, and leading or supporting UAT.
  • Create, maintain and support Workday reports. Ability to create dashboards utilizing Workday reporting tools such Prism Analytics and Discovery Board a plus.
  • Manage EIBs and support recurring and ad hoc data loads, imports, exports, validation, and reconciliation activities.
  • Provide Tier 2 and Tier 3 Workday support, troubleshoot complex issues, identify root causes, coordinate escalations, and drive issues through resolution.
  • Lead or support Workday release readiness, including impact assessments, regression testing, stakeholder communication, and adoption of relevant new functionality.
  • Own the ongoing administration, optimization, and operational health of Workday across assigned functional areas, including data quality, reporting, integrations, and tenant-related activities.
  • Partner with People leadership and COEs to evaluate enhancement requests, prioritize work, assess risks and dependencies, and contribute to the People Systems roadmap.
  • Maintain clear configuration documentation, process documentation, training materials, and knowledge resources to support operational continuity and effective user adoption.
  • Support SOX and other compliance activities by maintaining appropriate controls, documentation, testing evidence, and audit readiness.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Information Systems, Business, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
  • 5-8 years of progressive Workday or HR technology experience, including significant hands-on Workday configuration experience.
  • Deep Workday configuration experience in at least three of the following areas: Absence, Benefits, Compensation, Performance, Talent, Time Off, Time Tracking, Payroll, or Core HCM. Compensation is a must.
  • Hands-on experience with Workday business processes, calculated fields, condition rules, reporting, EIBs, data validation, and basic Workday security concepts.
  • Experience supporting Workday releases, production issues, UAT, enhancement delivery, and cross-functional technology projects.
  • Ability to understand how changes in one functional area affect connected processes, downstream systems, reporting, and the broader employee experience.
  • Self-starter who is highly motivated, adaptable, and able to shift priorities quickly while maintaining quality and attention to detail.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, sound judgment, and the ability to make thoughtful decisions independently in an evolving environment.
  • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain Workday functionality and technical concepts clearly to non-technical audiences.
  • Successful track record of building trusted relationships with People leadership, COEs, IT, vendors, and other key stakeholders while managing multiple priorities and deadlines.
  • A fully completed application and resume or CV are required when applying.

Skills

  • Workday functional SME
  • Workday configuration
  • Workday business processes
  • Calculated fields
  • Condition rules
  • Security
  • Reporting
  • EIBs
  • Data validation
  • Workday security concepts
  • Prism Analytics
  • Discovery Board

Location

  • San Francisco, CA
  • Denver, CO
  • New York, NY
  • Remote within the US

Work Type

  • Hybrid
  • Remote

Experience Level

  • 5-8 years of progressive Workday or HR technology experience

Education Level

  • Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Information Systems, Business, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.

Salary/Compensations

  • $154,040 to $217,464

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Family planning support.
  • Mental health support.
  • Employee Assistance Program.
  • Life, Disability, and Accident Insurance.
  • Flexible Vacation policy.
  • Up to 18 days of accrued paid sick leave.
  • 401(k) (including company match).
  • Employee Stock Purchase Program.
  • 12 paid local holidays.
  • 12 paid company wellness days.

About the Company

  • Fastly helps people stay better connected with the things they love. Fastly’s edge cloud platform enables customers to create great digital experiences quickly, securely, and reliably by processing, serving, and securing our customers’ applications as close to their end-users as possible — at the edge of the Internet. The platform is designed to take advantage of the modern internet, to be programmable, and to support agile software development. Fastly’s customers include many of the world’s prominent companies, including GitHub, Yelp, Paramount, and JetBlue.
  • We're building a more trustworthy Internet. Come join us.
  • We have a huge impact. Fastly is a small company with a big reach. Not only do our customers have a tremendous user base, but we also support a growing number of open source projects and initiatives. Outside of code, employees are encouraged to share causes close to their heart with others so we can help lend a supportive hand.
  • We value diversity. Growing and maintaining our inclusive and diverse team matters to us. We are committed to being a company where our employees feel comfortable bringing their authentic selves to work and have the ability to be successful -- every day.
  • We are passionate. Fastly is chock full of passionate people and we’re not ‘one size fits all’. Fastly employs authors, pilots, skiers, parents (of humans and animals), makeup geeks, coffee connoisseurs, and more. We love employees for who they are and what they are passionate about.
  • We’re always looking for humble, sharp, and creative folks to join the Fastly team. If you think you might be a fit please apply!

Equal Opportunity

  • Fastly is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunity and to providing employees with a safe and welcoming work environment free of discrimination and harassment. Our employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, family or parental status, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances.
  • Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and federal or state disability laws, Fastly will provide reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact your Recruiter, or the Fastly Employee Relations team at candidateaccommodations@fastly.com or 501-287-4901.