Senior Software Product Manager

Overview

Avalon Bay Communities, Inc., an equity REIT, has a long-term track record of developing, redeveloping, acquiring and managing distinctive apartment homes in some of the best U.S. markets, and delivering outsized, risk-adjusted returns to shareholders. With equal parts experience and vision, we’ve established a leadership position rooted in our purpose of creating a better way to live and that is always focused on building value for the long term.

Creating a better way to live is the purpose that binds Avalon Bay associates. We take that purpose seriously and expect you will as well. By focusing on collaboration, innovation, and taking ownership of our choices and actions, we act in ways that focus on creating value for our customers, investors and associates. Your positive, professional, and consistent personal interactions make Avalon Bay a great place to work.

We’re looking for a Sr. Workday HRIS Manager to lead the strategy, optimization, and governance of our Workday HCM & PATTs platform. In this role, you’ll serve as the functional owner of Workday, partnering closely with HR, IT, Payroll, Finance, and external vendors to ensure our platform is stable, scalable, compliant, and continuously improving. If you’re a hands-on Workday expert who loves building solutions, leading change, and shaping how HR technology supports a growing organization, we’d love to meet you.

• Own Workday HCM and related modules including Core HCM, Recruiting, Talent, Learning, Compensation, Absence, Benefits, and PATTs (US Payroll, Absence, Time Tracking & Scheduling)
• Maintain system health, data integrity, audit readiness, and manage twice-yearly Workday releases
• Partner with HR leadership to translate business needs into scalable, future-proof Workday solutions

• Design, configure, test, and deploy Workday business processes, eligibility and condition rules, validations, notifications, and calculated fields
• Lead configuration for key lifecycle events (hire, job change, termination, compensation actions)
• Ensure system configuration aligns with security, compliance, and internal controls

• Manage Workday security roles, domains, and business process security
• Conduct regular audits and access reviews
• Ensure compliance with SOX, data privacy, and security requirements

• Oversee development of standard, advanced, and matrix reports
• Partner with HR and business leaders to define KPIs and dashboard requirements
• Support data extracts, EIBs, and downstream integrations

• Lead impact assessments, testing, and deployment of Workday’s semi-annual releases
• Partner with vendors and internal teams on regression testing cycles
• Own communication, documentation, and training for new functionality

• Support and troubleshoot inbound/outbound integrations (benefits, payroll, background checks, LMS, etc.)
• Collaborate with IT on integration monitoring and issue resolution
• Manage AMS partners, Workday support tickets, and vendor relationships

• Lead and mentor HRIS analysts/administrators
• Set team priorities, performance goals, and development plans
• Establish HRIS operating models and intake/triage processes

• 6–10+ years of HRIS experience with strong, hands-on Workday expertise
• 3+ years leading Workday configuration and production support
• Deep knowledge of Workday HCM & PATTs business processes, security framework, domains, calculated fields, and reporting
• Experience supporting medium-enterprise organizations (3,000+ employees preferred)
• Strong stakeholder engagement, communication, and relationship-building skills

• Workday certifications (HCM, PATTs, Security, Reporting, Recruiting, etc.)
• Experience leading Workday implementations or major module rollouts
• Exposure to Payroll, Benefits, or Finance integrations

We know that our teams are the beating heart of our success and we’re committed to showing our appreciation. We offer:

• Comprehensive benefits — health, dental and…