Workday Technology Lead

LHH Recruitment Solutions is seeking a HYBRID Workday Technology Lead in St. Louis, MO to support the next phase of its enterprise transformation. This role will serve as the strategic owner of the Workday Financials platform, partnering closely with Finance, Technology, and HR leadership to ensure the system scales effectively as the organization continues to grow. This position is ideal for someone who has been through a Workday implementation before and understands how to manage, stabilize, and optimize the platform post‑go‑live—especially in environments where processes are still being built or standardized.

You’ll play a key role in helping move the organization from fragmented systems to a mature, enterprise‑level operating model.

Title: Workday Technology Lead

Type: Direct Hire/Permanent

Location: St. Louis, MO - Candidates MUST be local

Schedule: Monday - Friday; 2 days remote, 3 days on-site; flexible within reason

Compensation: $120,000 - $200,000 annual

Benefits: Health/Dental/Vision/401(k)/PTO/Holidays/Wellness Programs etc.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as the primary Workday Financials platform lead, owning system governance, roadmap planning, and ongoing optimization
• Partner with Finance and Accounting leadership to translate business requirements into scalable Workday solutions
• Support the organization through the next phase of a multi‑stage Workday implementation, including testing, enhancements, and readiness activities
• Oversee Workday Financials modules such as Accounting, Financial Reporting, Procurement, Projects, and Expenses
• Manage semi‑annual Workday releases, enhancements, and system changes to ensure minimal disruption and maximum value
• Ensure data integrity, auditability, and compliance across financial processes
• Balance day‑to‑day system support with longer‑term strategic initiatives
• Document system configurations, integrations, workflows, and governance standards
• Collaborate closely with HR systems partners and other enterprise technology teams as the platform matures
• Help establish structure and best practices in an environment where processes are still evolving

Qualifications

• Experience managing and supporting Workday Financials, preferably after having gone through an implementation
• Strong understanding of financial systems, accounting workflows, and enterprise ERP environments
• Comfortable operating in build‑and‑scale environments where not everything is fully defined yet
• Able to assess current‑state processes, identify gaps, and help create structure
• Confident communicator who can partner with senior leaders and cross‑functional stakeholders
• Hands‑on enough to understand how the system works, but strategic enough to guide direction and priorities
• Strong knowledge of Workday Financials; exposure to Workday HCM is a plus