HRIS Manager

About the Role

We are seeking a hands-on, experienced HRIS Manager to drive the global deployment, optimization, and day-to-day operations of our HR technology ecosystem, with Workday as the core HCM platform. This role will act as a key bridge between HR, IT, business leaders, and external vendors, ensuring stable system operations, scalable HR processes, and successful implementation across multiple countries and regions. The ideal candidate is a strong executor with deep Workday expertise, solid HR process understanding, and proven experience in managing global HR systems in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Global Workday Strategy & Governance: Serve as the global owner of the Workday platform and overall HR technology roadmap; develop and maintain HRIS governance standards, security protocols, and change management processes; partner with executive leadership to identify technology solutions that improve employee experience and business outcomes; establish system standards and best practices across global entities
• Workday Implementation & Global Expansion: Lead Workday implementation activities, global rollouts, country deployments, and future module expansions; partner with implementation partners and vendors to ensure successful delivery of Workday milestones; translate business requirements into scalable Workday solutions that support global operations; support post-go-live optimization and continuous improvement initiatives
• System Administration & Configuration: Manage configuration and administration of Workday modules including Core HCM, Recruiting, Talent, Onboarding, Time Tracking, Absence, Payroll, Benefits, Performance, and Learning; configure and maintain business processes, security roles, organizations, and tenant management activities; perform system audits and ensure compliance with internal controls and governance standards; maintain system documentation and configuration inventories
• Reporting, Analytics & Data Governance: Develop and maintain advanced Workday reports, dashboards, scorecards, and calculated fields; provide workforce analytics and reporting insights to support strategic business decisions; ensure data accuracy, integrity, and audit readiness across all HR systems; establish data governance standards and reporting frameworks
• Integrations & HR Technology Ecosystem: Manage integrations between Workday and third-party systems including payroll, benefits, recruiting, learning, and identity management platforms; partner with IT to troubleshoot and resolve integration issues; support vendor management and evaluation of new HR technology solutions; ensure seamless data flow across the HR technology landscape
• Project Management & Change Leadership: Lead HR technology projects from requirements gathering through implementation and stabilization; manage project plans, risks, resources, timelines, and vendor deliverables; coordinate testing activities including unit testing, regression testing, and user acceptance testing; develop training, communications, and adoption strategies to support organizational change
• People Leadership (Future State): Provide leadership and direction for future HRIS team growth; mentor and develop HRIS analysts and administrators as the function expands; establish service delivery standards and performance metrics for HR technology support

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required; preferably in HR, Information Systems, Business, or related field
• 5-7+ years of progressive HRIS experience with Workday, including hands-on configuration and implementation
• Deep functional expertise in Core HCM and Absence tracking
• Strong experience with Workday Business Process Framework, security, reporting, and integrations
• Proven ability to translate business requirements into scalable system solutions
• Experience supporting large, complex organizations and multi-entity environments

Qualifications

• Workday certifications (Time Tracking, Payroll, and Benefits) preferred
• Experience leading FLSA compliance initiatives and payroll-related regulatory changes preferred
• Background supporting mergers, acquisitions, or large-scale system rollouts preferred
• Strong project management skills and experience working with cross-functional stakeholders preferred

Skills

• Strategic thinking with hands-on execution
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
• High attention to detail and data integrity

Benefits

• Fully paid medical, dental, and vision insurance (partial premium coverage for dependents)
• Contributions to 401k funds (Quarterly Employer Contributions)
• 15 days accrued vacation
• 11 paid holidays
• Health and wellness benefits, including free gym membership
• Quarterly team-building events

Pay

$115,000 - $150,000