Senior Manager, People Products (Workday) - Remote

Overview

Toast creates technology to help restaurants and local businesses succeed in a digital world, helping business owners operate, increase sales, engage customers, and keep employees happy. Our People Products (HR Tech) team is transforming how Toast scales. We’re moving beyond traditional HR support to a product operating model—buying, building, and integrating the tools that define the "Toaster" experience. Our mission is to make our internal technology a key reason why people choose to join and stay at Toast.

Are you a technical leader who thrives at the intersection of employee experience and scalable technology? As the Senior Manager, Workday, you will be the Product Owner for Workday and a strategic partner for our IT organization. Reporting to the Director of People Products, you will lead a global team (US & India) to bridge product management principles with Workday expertise. You’ll drive the roadmap for our core systems, champion AI-forward strategies, and ensure our tech stack evolves as fast as our business.

In Short

• Lead the development of annual product strategies for People Products.
• Architect a robust Workday ecosystem for scalability.
• Recommend AI-forward initiatives to modernize employee experience.
• Manage SOX compliance and complex audits with IT and Security.
• Implement product management methodologies for HR tech enhancements.
• Lead vendor selection and management for third-party SaaS partners.
• Build and manage a high-performing global team.
• Oversee Workday ticket management and operational support.
• Ensure data integrity and compliance during system upgrades.
• Lead technical execution of critical HR cycles.

Requirements

• 10+ years in HR technology with mastery of Workday HCM.
• Bachelor’s degree in Info Systems, Business, HR, or related field.
• Proven track record of managing global teams.
• Experience in hyper-growth environments.
• Strong understanding of Workday Architecture and APIs.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and benefits programs.
• Flexibility to meet changing needs of employees.
• Opportunities for personal and professional growth.
• Inclusive and diverse workplace culture.
• Access to AI tools for enhancing productivity.