People Systems Manager

We are seeking a People Systems Manager to lead and optimize our Workday platform and other people systems. This individual will play a critical role in managing, enhancing, and streamlining our People technology to support CLEAR’s growing and evolving workforce.

As the primary Workday HCM system administrator, you will oversee daily operations, including managing business processes, integrations, reporting, and dashboards, to support Our Great People.

What you'll do:

• Workday Platform Management:
  • Manage and maintain Workday configurations, including HCM, Absence, Scheduling, Talent, Time Tracking, and Payroll modules
  • Partner within the People team and cross-functionally to help stakeholders design solutions using Workday
  • Proactive management of bi-annual Workday Release Cycles
  • Deploy additional Workday modules including Peakon, Talent, and others as needed
  • Identify system gaps and deficiencies, and if applicable, suggest best practices or process improvements to help fill those gaps
• People Systems & Integrations:
  • Oversee integrations between Workday and other systems (e.g. Okta, Greenhouse, Fountain, HireRight, LMS, time clocks, and other third-party platforms)
  • Implement additional tools/systems and integrations with other platforms as needed
• User Support & Training:
  • Act as the subject matter expert for Workday, providing support and training to People Partners and leaders
  • Develop user guides, FAQs, and training materials to drive system adoption and efficiency
• Data & Reporting:
  • Design and deliver dashboards and reports to support data-driven decision-making
  • Monitor system performance and proactively address any issues
• Compliance & Security:
  • Ensure systems adhere to data privacy regulations, SOX compliance, and internal compliance standards
  • Maintain system security and manage user access

How you'll measure success:

• Workday and related systems are optimized to meet business needs with minimal disruptions
• Successful deployment of additional Workday modules (e.g., Peakon, Talent) within agreed timelines and aligned with business objectives
• Stakeholders and end users feel supported through proactive training and effective troubleshooting
• High-quality dashboards and reports are delivered to drive data-driven decision-making
• Systems comply with data privacy regulations, SOX compliance standards, and internal controls
• A measurable reduction in manual tasks through system enhancements, automations, and process improvements, increasing efficiency across the People Team

What you're great at:

• Deep Workday expertise, with 4–6 years of system administration experience across multiple modules (HCM, Talent, Absence, Time Tracking, etc.)
• Managing integrations between HR systems and external platforms (e.g., ATS, LMS, Snowflake, timeclocks, Okta)
• Understand Workday business processes and security, SOX compliance and audit process, and necessary controls and documentation
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with an ability to balance multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Collaborating cross-functionally and communicating effectively with technical and non-technical teams

Preferred Qualifications:

• Workday certification(s) in HCM, Security, Reporting, Business Process, and Integrations
• Experience with additional HR tools (e.g., Greenhouse, Fountain, HireRight, LMS platforms, etc.)
• Looker experience
• Familiarity with AI tools, change management, or system implementations
• Experience with a large hourly workforce

How You'll be Rewarded:

At CLEAR we help YOU move forward - because when you’re at your best, we’re at our best. You’ll work with talented team members who are motivated by our mission of making experiences safer and easier. In our offices, you’ll enjoy benefits like meals and snacks. We invest in your well-being and learning & development with our stipend and reimbursement programs. 

We offer holistic total rewards, including comprehensive healthcare plans, family building benefits (fertility and adoption/surrogacy support), flexible time off, free OneMedical memberships for you and your dependents, and a 401(k) retirement plan with employer match. The base salary range for this role is $135,000-$165,000, depending on levels of skills and experience.

The base salary range represents the low and high end of CLEAR’s salary range for this position. Salaries will vary depending on various factors which include, but are not limited to location, education, skills, experience and performance. The range listed is just one component of CLEAR’s total compensation package for employees and other rewards may include annual bonuses, commission, Restricted Stock Units

About CLEAR

Have you ever had that green-light feeling? When you hit every green light and the day just feels like magic. CLEAR's mission is to create frictionless experiences where every day has that feeling. With more than 27+ million passionate members and hundreds of partners around the world, CLEAR’s identity platform is transforming the way people live, work, and travel. Whether it’s at the airport, stadium, or right on your phone, CLEAR connects you to the things that make you, you - unlocking easier, more secure, and more seamless experiences - making them all feel like magic.

CLEAR provides reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities or protected needs. Please let us know if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job or perform your job. Examples of reasonable accommodation include, but are not limited to, time off, extra breaks, making a change to the application process or work procedures, policy exceptions, providing documents in an alternative format, live captioning or using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment.

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