Senior Director, Workday

Take-Two Interactive

Take-Two Interactive

Sales & Business Development
New York, NY, USA
Posted on Nov 4, 2024

Who We Are:

Headquartered in New York City, Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. is a leading developer, publisher, and marketer of interactive entertainment for consumers around the globe. The Company develops and publishes products principally through Rockstar Games, 2K, Private Division, and Zynga. Our products are currently designed for console gaming systems, PC, and Mobile, including smartphones and tablets, and are delivered through physical retail, digital download, online platforms, and cloud streaming services. The Company’s common stock is publicly traded on NASDAQ under the symbol TTWO.

While our offices (physical and virtual) are casual and inviting, we are deeply committed to our core tenets of creativity, innovation and efficiency, and individual and team development opportunities. Our industry and business are continually evolving and fast-paced, providing numerous opportunities to learn and hone your skills. We work hard, but we also like to have fun, and believe that we provide a great place to come to work each day to pursue your passions.

The Challenge:

The primary goal of this position is the management of Take-Two Interactive group’s Workday environment & complimentary systems strategy, development & support.

The role is a strategic one, with focus on the advancement of the system, the team’s performance to the employees and team members. Strong leadership and relationships are essential in this fast paced, complex, and demanding environment. The team’s focus needs to be customer focused, providing support on issues should they be process, system, or training issues.

A good partnership with key HR leaders is essential to ensure requirements of HR activities and planned / pipeline enhancements and projects are well understood and planned for. Partnerships within IT are also crucial as the information and data within the Workday system head upstream and downstream for onboarding, recruitment, and support the HRBP function for example.

The position will lead teams of internal and external resources to design, build and develop functionality required to improve HR business processes and operations.

Apply and ensure compliance with Take-Two Interactive global IT policies including SOX compliance policies.

Stay up-to-date on industry trends, adapt to changes, and effectively contribute to implementing current standards at Take-Two.

What You’ll Take On:

  • Manage Take-Two group’s Workday support and overall Workday system services.
  • Plan and lead the Workday systems software upgrades in line with company policies and SOX requirements.
  • Ensure adequate Workday security policies are in place
  • Apply and ensure compliance with Take-Two Interactive global IT policies including SOX compliance policies.
  • Liaise with 3rd parties as well as internal resources to ensure optimum support of Workday in all territories.
  • Define and implement appropriate support processes and procedures to ensure adequate availability of Workday to all users in the company.
  • Work with Workday and applicable vendors to manage system availability and usage, communicating relevant information to the business.
  • Line management of application analysts and external support resources, establish clear goals, empower, and oversee coaching and career development.
  • Establish support objectives and service level agreements and best practices for issues resolution.
  • Advise IT management on adequate systems disaster recovery measures.
  • Plan, propose and implement security changes on Workday as defined / agreed by Take-Two VP, Enterprise Applications, in line with SOX controls and overall Take-Two policies.
  • Implement and perform operational duties in accordance to Sarbanes-Oxley recommendations.
  • Maintain an enhanced knowledge of HR Technology applications and systems industry knowledge.
  • Ensure minimum support cover is available as agreed or requested by Take-Two senior HR management.
  • Other projects / tasks assigned by line manager or senior management.
  • Actively participate in regular team and management meetings.
  • Build and maintain good working relationships and communication channels with key departments across the group. Including but not limited to –
  • T2 HR leadership
  • HR Label leaders for relevant streams
  • IT management and Enterprise Applications platform owners.
  • Build and maintain good working relationships with external partners and providers.

What You Bring:

  • 12+ years hands on Global HRIS experience (management or analyst), with a strong focus on Workday
  • Effective people leadership and management
  • Industry knowledge
  • IT Systems Project management
  • Strong ability to map different business models and objectives into software solutions.
  • Strong change management ability and experience
  • Motivate team to achieve desired business objectives
  • Negotiating and Influencing skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Strong ability to learn new technologies, dive into challenges and provide direction to Workday team.
  • Excellent teamwork skills, flexibility, and ability to handle and prioritize multiple tasks
  • Ability to adhere to deadlines and work within a fast-paced environment
  • Excellent communication skills and the ability to convey information effectively to both business partners and technical teams.
  • Strong data analytical and problem-solving skills


What We Offer You:

  • Great Company Culture. Ranked as one of the most creative and innovative places to work, creativity, innovation, efficiency, diversity and philanthropy are among the core tenets of our organization and are integral drivers of our continued success.
  • Growth: As a global entertainment company, we pride ourselves on creating environments where employees are encouraged to be themselves, inquisitive, collaborative and to grow within and around the company.
  • Work Hard, Play Hard. Our employees bond, blow-off steam, and flex some creative muscles – through corporate boot camp classes, company parties, game release events, monthly socials, and team challenges.
  • Benefits. Medical (HSA & FSA), dental, vision, 401(k) with company match, employee stock purchase plan, commuter benefits, in-house wellness program, broad learning & development opportunities, a charitable giving platform with company match and more!
  • Perks. Fitness allowance, employee discount programs, free games & events, stocked pantries and the ability to earn up to $500+ per year for taking care of yourself and more!

The pay range for this position in New York City at the start of employment is expected to be between $221,100 and $327,240 per Year. However, base pay offered is based on market location, and may vary further depending on individualized factors for job candidates, such as job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and other objective business considerations. Subject to those same considerations, the total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, including a bonus and/or equity awards, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment. If hired, employee will be in an 'at-will position' and the company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation or benefit program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.

As an equal opportunity employer, Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (“Take-Two”) is committed to fostering and celebrating the diverse thoughts, cultures, and backgrounds of its talent, partners, and communities throughout its organization. Consistent with this commitment, Take-Two does not discriminate or retaliate against any employee or job applicant because of their race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, and genetic information (including family medical history), or on the basis of any other trait protected by applicable law. If you need to report a concern or have questions regarding Take-Two’s equal opportunity commitment, please contact Careers@take2games.com.

Please be aware that Take-Two does not conduct job interviews or make job offers over third-party messaging apps such as Telegram, WhatsApp, or others. Take-Two also does not engage in any financial exchanges during the recruitment or onboarding process, and the Company will never ask a candidate for their personal or financial information over an app or other unofficial chat channel. Any attempt to do so may be the result of a scam or phishing exercise. Take-Two’s in-house recruitment team will only contact individuals through their official Company email addresses (i.e., via a take2games.com email domain). If you need to report an issue or otherwise have questions, please contact Careers@take2games.com.