Remote Workday Manager, HR Reporting & Analytics

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Rakuten International is a division of Rakuten Group, Inc., a Japanese global technology leader in services that empower individuals and businesses. The company is seeking a Workday Manager for HR Reporting & Analytics to lead a team while contributing to the delivery of reporting solutions and analytics for over 55,000 employees and contingent workers globally.ResponsibilitiesLead a small team of analysts/consultants/developers (13), providing guidance, feedback, and career developmentConsult with HR functional teams and HR Business Partners/Generalists to understand needs, assess ROI and prioritize workUtilize and enhance team standards to ensure a consistent reporting environment and customer experiencePlay a lead role in the establishment of global definitions and practicesSupport the rollout of a third-party people analytics platform by overseeing requirements creation, data mapping, UAT, validation, and end-user enablement and trainingExpand reporting of team KPIs (project and ticket load, adoption, self-service enablement), driving continuous improvementTranslate stakeholder questions into clear requirements; consult with customers to connect insights to decisions and actionsMonitor data quality and reconcile across sources; proactively identify enhancements to improve accuracy, performance, and user experienceLeverage Workday capabilities (Report Writer, prompts/filters, calculated fields, matrix/advanced reports, scheduling, security) to deliver scalable outputsPartner with peers in HRIS and IT to ensure governance, security, and continuous improvement of reporting solutionsSkillsBachelor's degree or equivalent education/experience4+ years of experience with Workday reportingUnderstanding of HR functions and processes; ability to connect data to business decisionsAbility to manage work from inception to adoption; strong program/change management skillsDemonstrated advanced experience creating Workday reports, calculated fields, dashboards and security considerationsExperience designing/using Workday Prism data sources, Discovery Boards, and WorksheetsExperience with multiple Workday HCM modules (i.e. Core, Time/absence, Learning, Payroll, Recruiting)Strong Excel skills for use with data review and testingComfortable navigating Workday security domains and following data governance practices; exercises excellent judgment with sensitive dataProactive mindset with a focus on automation, self-service enablement, and continuous improvementClear, concise communication skills; able to explain technical solutions in business-friendly termsExcellent problem-solving and systems thinking; curiosity to ask 'why' and iterate on solutionsHigh attention to detail, accuracy, and follow-through; adaptable to changing prioritiesCollaborative working style and strong relationship-building skills across global teams1+ years of people management experience preferred (or equivalent team lead experience with readiness to step into people leadership)Hands-on experience implementing or managing a third-party people analytics platform (e.g., Visier, ChartHop, Crunchr, One Model, or others) preferredBenefitsDiscretionary bonusHealth, vision, dental insurance401k matchingPTOVolunteer Time Off (VTO)Other employee benefits as the company implementsCompany OverviewIn Japanese, Rakuten stands for optimism. It means we are hopeful for the future and believe we can make tomorrow better by what we do today. It was founded in 1997, and is headquartered in San Mateo, California, USA, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is http://rakuten.us.Company H1B SponsorshipRakuten International has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 6 in 2026, 7 in 2025, 6 in 2024, 7 in 2023, 19 in 2022, 15 in 2021, 23 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Apply To this Job .