[Hiring] Principal Workday People Tech Lead - Core HCM, Benefits, Security @HealthEquity

Role Description

The Principal Workday People Tech Lead - Core HCM, Benefits, Security serves as the strategic domain owner for Workday Core HCM, Benefits, and Security at HealthEquity. This role is responsible for:

• Design, integrity, and long-term evolution of foundational Workday configuration.
• Protecting the operational and architectural coherence of the broader platform.
• Ensuring worker data structures, business processes, security models, and organizational frameworks remain scalable, governable, and sustainable.
• Bringing deep enterprise-level Workday expertise into implementation and operational decision-making.
• Identifying downstream impacts, architectural risks, and long-term maintenance concerns.

This role partners closely with various teams to ensure foundational platform decisions support current operational needs and future organizational evolution. It is particularly critical during implementation and early post-go-live maturity.

Success in this role is defined by:

• Platform stability.
• Architectural integrity.
• Scalable governance.
• Security and audit readiness.
• Clean cross-domain interoperability.
• Ability to evolve without accumulating unnecessary complexity.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Human Resources, Information Systems, Cybersecurity, Business, or a related field.
• 8+ years experience owning and evolving Workday Core HCM architecture in complex enterprise environments.
• 4+ years experience designing and governing Workday Security architecture.
• Experience partnering with executive stakeholders during large-scale Workday implementations or transformations.

Requirements

• Advanced understanding of Workday Core HCM architecture and worker data structures.
• Deep expertise in Workday Security architecture and governance.
• Strong architectural and systems-thinking mindset.
• Ability to identify and articulate downstream impacts and governance risks.
• Ability to influence senior leaders and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Experience balancing platform flexibility, operational usability, and governance rigor.
• Strong communication and documentation skills.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision.
• HSA contribution and match.
• Dependent care FSA match.
• Uncapped paid time off.
• Adventure accounts.
• Paid parental leave.
• 401(k) match.
• Personal and healthcare financial literacy programs.
• Ongoing education & tuition assistance.
• Gym and fitness reimbursement.
• Wellness program incentives.

Company Description

HealthEquity has a vision that by 2030, HSAs will be as widespread and popular as retirement accounts. We are passionate about providing a solution that allows American families to connect health and wealth. Join us and discover a work experience where the person is valued more than the position.

HealthEquity, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer committed to inclusion and diversity. We take affirmative action to ensure equal opportunity for all applicants.