People Systems Manager, Workday

About Vercel: Vercel is the agentic infrastructure company, freeing people and agents to ship what's next. For more than a decade we've helped builders move from idea to production with speed, security, and exceptional developer experience. Now we're scaling our products for both agents and people to ship and run software, built in the open and trusted by OpenAI, PayPal, Ramp, Supreme, and millions of developers worldwide. About the role As a People Systems Manager, Workday, you'll own how People technology operates at Vercel, building the architecture, security, and governance behind Workday as we scale toward public-company-ready operations. This is a hands-on IC role: you'll design a headless Workday experience where employees and managers initiate transactions and access data from the tools they already use, partnering with integration engineers to connect Workday's security model and Business Process Framework to those experiences. This is a hybrid role based in San Francisco, Austin, or New York City, with three days a week in the office. What you'll do • Own the configuration, security architecture, and Business Process Framework that power Workday at Vercel, making the architectural calls that balance flexibility, scalability, and control as we grow • Partner with integration engineers to design business processes and security for transactions initiated through Slack, internal apps, and other tools, extending Workday beyond its native interface without compromising governance or data integrity • Establish role-based security, segregation of duties, change management, and audit controls from the ground up, and own release management and regression testing to support SOX, SOC 2, and public company readiness • Configure and optimize business processes for core People operations, equity, commissions, one-time payments, and clawbacks, partnering with Finance, Total Rewards, Payroll, and Legal to bring new capabilities into Workday accurately and auditably • Set standards for data governance, reporting architecture, calculated fields, and data quality, and partner with auditors on evidence, walkthroughs, and remediation What you need • 5+ years of hands-on Workday HCM experience across security, business processes, reporting, and core configuration • Deep knowledge of Workday's security architecture and Business Process Framework, including role-based access, security groups, approvals, and segregation of duties • Experience building or evolving a Workday environment's governance, including SOX-aligned internal controls, configuration standards, and audit readiness • Workday reporting and data management experience, including calculated fields, advanced and composite reports, and experience in interconnected HR technology environments where Workday changes affect downstream systems Bonus if you • Have experience with Workday Payroll or complex compensation processes, including equity and commission payments • Have helped a high-growth technology company scale its People Systems infrastructure or prepare for an IPO • Have used AI or automation to improve system administration, data quality, controls, or operational efficiency Compensation & Benefits: • Competitive compensation package, including equity. • Inclusive Healthcare Package. • Learn and Grow - we provide mentorship and send you to events that help you build your network and skills. • Flexible Time Off. • We will provide you the gear you need to do your role, and a WFH budget for you to outfit your space as needed. The San Francisco, CA base pay range for this role is $167,000 - $204,000. Actual salary will be based on job-related skills, experience, and location. Compensation outside of San Francisco may be adjusted based on employee location. The total compensation package may include benefits, equity-based compensation, and eligibility for a company bonus or variable pay program depending on the role. Your recruiter can share more details during the hiring process. Disclosures: • Privacy: Please review our Job Applicant Privacy Policy for more information on how we handle your data. • Equal Opportunity: Vercel is committed to fostering and empowering an inclusive community within our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Vercel encourages everyone to apply for our available positions, even if they don't necessarily check every box on the job description.