HRIS Manager (Workday)
About the role
We are seeking a HRIS Manager to join our team. This role combines the roles of a systems thinker, problem solver, and leader. The ideal candidate will be comfortable owning systems end-to-end, from configuration to rollout to optimization.
Responsibilities
- Own your domain
- Be the go-to owner for your Workday modules
- Utilize your team to configure, optimize, and continuously improve how these modules work together
- Drive enhancements, releases, and fixes, not just maintain the status quo
- Heavy focus on improving the end user experience (employee, manager & stakeholder personas)
- Manage and drive projects end-to-end, anticipating changing requirements along the way
- Responsible for SOX compliance deliverables including recurring and ad hoc audit processes
- Connect the dots
- Work across People, IT, Finance, and other stakeholders to solve problems end-to-end not just the immediate task in front of you
- Translate business needs into smart Workday or AI forward solutions (and vice versa)
- Partner with Integrations and follow the data across systems
- Drive smarter processes
- Identify what’s manual, broken, or overly complex and fix it
- Build workflows that actually reflect how and where people work
- With strong AI resources at your fingertips, think differently about how to solve problems and push beyond traditional approaches
- Be a strong leader
- Coach and mentor team members, helping them grow both technically and in how they partner with the business
- Set clear priorities and create structure in a space that can get complex quickly
- Balance hands-on work with leadership; knowing when to dive into the details and when to step back and guide
- Drive accountability and ownership across the team without micromanaging
- Create clarity out of ambiguity, helping the team navigate shifting priorities and evolving business needs
- Establish scalable processes, documentation, and support models that set the team up for long-term success
Requirements
- 6+ years in the Workday ecosystem, with strong understanding across functional modules
- Deep experience with at least 3 Workday modules
- Greenhouse experience a plus
- Comfortable owning systems end-to-end, from configuration to rollout to optimization
- A self-starter who thrives in ambiguity and can lead complex projects with high autonomy
- Strong cross-functional partner, you can work just as well with engineers as with HRBPs
- A builder mindset: you don’t just maintain systems, you improve them
- AI-forward mindset
- Curious and proactive about how AI can improve People systems and operations
- Comfortable experimenting with AI to automate workflows, improve data quality, and reduce manual work
- Able to spot practical use cases (not just hype) and bring them into day-to-day processes
- Experience supporting global HR technology across multiple countries, with an understanding of regulatory requirements
- Experience in a public company environment, with compliance and controls in mind
- Strong project management and communication skills — able to tailor messaging across executive and project audiences
- Highly organized with strong attention to detail
Qualifications
- Education or training in HRIS, Information Technology, or a related field
- Experience with Workday, Greenhouse, and other HRIS systems
- Experience with AI and machine learning tools
- Experience with data analytics and reporting tools
- Experience with project management tools
- Experience with cloud-based systems
Skills
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
Benefits
At Klaviyo, we offer a comprehensive range of health, welfare, and wellbeing benefits based on eligibility. These benefits may include:
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Paid time off
- Flexible spending accounts
- Retirement savings plans
- Employee assistance programs
- Wellness programs
Pay
The base salary offered for this position is determined by several factors, including the applicant’s job-related skills, relevant experience, education or training, and work location. In addition to base salary, our total compensation package may include participation in the company’s annual cash bonus plan, variable compensation (OTE) for sales and customer success roles, equity, sign-on payments, and a comprehensive range of health, welfare, and wellbeing benefits based on eligibility.
Schedule
This role may require up to 10% travel for purposes such as new hire onboarding, client or partner work if applicable, team meetings, and industry events. Travel is coordinated in advance.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Klaviyo is committed to a policy of equal opportunity and non-discrimination. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, citizenship, national origin, color, religion or religious creed, age, sex (including pregnancy), gender identity, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, veteran or active military status, marital status, criminal record, genetics, retaliation, sexual harassment or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.