People Technology Specialist (Workday)

Verkada
$90,000-$140,000 USD
flexible benefit account, parental leave, paid holidays, sick time
United States, California, San Mateo
406 East 3rd Avenue (Show on map)
Mar 20, 2025
Who We Are Verkada is a leader in cloud-based B2B physical security. Verkada offers six product lines - video security cameras, access control, environmental sensors, alarms, workplace and intercoms - integrated with a single cloud-based software platform. Designed with simplicity and scalability in mind, Verkada gives organizations the real-time insight to know what could impact the safety and comfort of people throughout their physical environment, while empowering them to take immediate action to minimize security risks, workplace frustrations and costly inefficiencies. Founded in 2016, Verkada has expanded rapidly with 15 offices across three continents, 2,100+ full-time employees and 30,000+ customers across 70+ countries. The Role: We are looking for an exceptional Workday People Technology Specialist to join our team. This role will be instrumental in the continued expansion and deployment of Workday functionality. You will partner with the Senior People Technology Specialist and key stakeholders (e.g., People, Finance, Security) to implement streamlined People processes. Responsibilities: Triage and configure Workday enhancements or fixes for HCM, Time Tracking, and Absence modules Partner with the People Operations team to define, document, and refine business requirements related to programs to be executed through Workday and other systems Work with process owners, create and enhance business processes, ensuring efficiency and scalability Be a conduit between the People team and employees to answer questions or escalate issues as needed and prioritize technology fixes and enhancements Assist with broadening internal cross-functional knowledge of Workday features and functionality through training and user guides Build reports to support HCM, Compensation, and other areas of the Workday modules Drive adoption and usage of Workday technology changes and new functionality launches across the People Team Lead and contribute to high-impact People projects and initiatives, ensuring Workday and other People technologies effectively support organizational goals Requirements: 3+ years of experience configuring business processes and functionality in Workday modules, including HCM Core, Absence, and Time Tracking. Experience in additional modules is a plus. Experience in Workday report writing and calculated fields Ability to analyze details in Workday to troubleshoot and resolve issues quickly Strong understanding of People best practices, processes, and compliance Experience analyzing requirements and making adjustments to create the most optimal solution Experience in designing, building, and testing processes in various People systems (e.g., Greenhouse, Lattice) Ability to understand the business requirements and user needs and then translate them into operational requirements Strong technology aptitude and interest in research, data, metrics, and analysis Bachelor's degree in Business Management, Information Systems, Human Resources, or equivalent work experience Workday Pro certifications are a plus US Employee Benefits Verkada is committed to fostering a workplace environment that prioritizes the holistic health and wellbeing of our employees and their families by offering comprehensive wellness perks, benefits, and resources. Our benefits and perks programs include, but are not limited to: Healthcare programs that can be tailored to meet the personal health and financial well-being needs - Premiums are 100% covered for the employee under at least one plan and 80% for family premiums under all plans Nationwide medical, vision and dental coverage Health Saving Account (HSA) with annual employer contributions and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) with tax saving options Expanded mental health support Paid parental leave policy & fertility benefits Time off to relax and recharge through our paid holidays, firmwide extended holidays, flexible PTO and personal sick time Professional development stipend Fertility Stipend Wellness/fitness benefits Healthy lunches provided daily Commuter benefits Annual Pay Range Below is the annual on-target earnings (OTE) range for full-time employees for this position, comprised of base compensation and commissions (if applicable). Estimated Annual Pay Range $90,000 — $140,000 USD Verkada Is An Equal Opportunity Employer As an equal opportunity employer, Verkada is committed to providing employment opportunities to all individuals. All applicants for positions at Verkada will be treated without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. Your application will be handled in accordance with our Candidate Privacy Policy.