Sr. Manager Workday

Regeneron is founded on the belief that the right idea, combined with the right team, can lead to significant transformations. Our growing global network is dedicated to inventing, developing, and commercializing medicines that change lives for those with serious diseases. In doing so, we are pioneering innovative approaches to science, manufacturing, and commercialization, as well as redefining our understanding of health.

We are seeking a highly motivated Senior Functional Product Owner with expertise in Workday HCM solutions, particularly in Compensation, Advanced Compensation, and Benefits modules, to support both US and international operations. This role requires a combination of technical competence, functional product design expertise, and strong collaboration skills to deliver impactful solutions.

A typical day might include the following:

• Act as the subject matter expert for Workday modules, focusing on Total Rewards (Compensation, Advanced Compensation), Benefits, and Time Tracking & Absence.

• Collaborate with stakeholders to build product roadmaps and design innovative, scalable solutions that align with business needs.

• Partner with business teams to capture requirements, document processes, and translate them into technical solutions.

• Lead system-specific implementations, including integrations with third-party vendors for benefits solutions.

• Be responsible for quality assurance testing, support user acceptance testing (UAT), and ensure timely delivery of solutions.

• Provide hyper-care support after go-live, troubleshoot issues, and ensure smooth transitions.

• Work closely with IT, boundary systems, and other technical teams to deliver effective solutions.

• Identify gaps in existing processes and recommend improvements to enhance efficiency and scalability.

• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal customers, keeping them informed of progress, risks, and delivery timelines.

This job might be for you if you:

• 8+ years of HR functional lead experience, with a strong background in Workday HCM.

• 6+ years of hands-on experience in Workday Compensation and Advanced Compensation modules, including supporting annual compensation cycles.

• Experience with Workday Benefits modules, including integrations with third-party vendors.

• Proficiency in creating advanced Workday reports and understanding security configurations for functional modules.

• Exposure to other Workday modules like Time & Absence is a plus.

• Strong understanding of system design, implementation, and integration processes.

• Familiarity with ServiceNow or similar cloud-based applications is an advantage.

• Experience documenting business processes, system flowcharts, and testing traceability (SIT, UAT).

• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

• Analytical mindset with a proactive approach to problem-solving.

• Ability to challenge and influence technical designs for simplicity and scalability.

• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple priorities effectively.

• Bachelor’s Degree is required.

• Certifications in cloud-based technologies (e.g., Workday, AWS, ServiceNow) are a plus.

Connect with us, so we can learn more about you, and you can learn more about our medicines. And join us in crafting the future of healthcare.

Regeneron is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or belief (or lack thereof), sex, nationality, national or ethnic origin, civil status, age, citizenship status, membership of the Traveler community, sexual orientation, disability, genetic information, familial status, marital or registered civil partnership status, pregnancy or parental status, gender identity, gender reassignment, military or veteran status, or any other protected characteristic in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application process. Please contact us to discuss any accommodations you think you may need.

Does this sound like you? Apply now to take your first step towards living the Regeneron Way! We have an inclusive culture that provides comprehensive benefits, which vary by location.  In the U.S., benefits may include health and wellness programs (including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance), fitness centers, 401(k) company match, family support benefits, equity awards, annual bonuses, paid time off, and paid leaves (e.g., military and parental leave) for eligible employees at all levels! For additional information about Regeneron benefits in the US, please visit https://careers.regeneron.com/en/working-at-regeneron/total-rewards/.  For other countries’ specific benefits, please speak to your recruiter.
Please be advised that at Regeneron, we believe we are most successful and work best when we are together.  For that reason, many of Regeneron’s roles are required to be performed on-site. Please speak with your recruiter and hiring manager for more information about Regeneron’s on-site policy and expectations for your role and your location.
 

Regeneron is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or belief (or lack thereof), sex, nationality, national or ethnic origin, civil status, age, citizenship status, membership of the Traveler community, sexual orientation, disability, genetic information, familial status, marital or registered civil partnership status, pregnancy or parental status, gender identity, gender reassignment, military or veteran status, or any other protected characteristic in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. The Company will also provide reasonable accommodation to the known disabilities or chronic illnesses of an otherwise qualified applicant for employment, unless the accommodation would impose undue hardship on the operation of the Company's business.

For roles in which the hired candidate will be working in the U.S., the salary ranges provided are shown in accordance with U.S. law and apply to U.S.-based positions.  For roles which will be based in Japan and/or Canada, the salary ranges are shown in accordance with the applicable local law and currency. If you are outside the U.S, Japan or Canada, please speak with your recruiter about salaries and benefits in your location.

Please note that certain background checks will form part of the recruitment process.  Background checks will be conducted in accordance with the law of the country where the position is based, including the type of background checks conducted. The purpose of carrying out such checks is for Regeneron to verify certain information regarding a candidate prior to the commencement of employment such as identity, right to work, educational qualifications etc.