Manager, HR Systems (Workday)

Job Summary

As a Manager, HR Systems (Workday), you will configure, maintain, and support Workday SKUs including HCM, Recruiting, Advanced Compensation, Benefits, Payroll, Time Tracking, Absence Management, Performance, Talent, Peakon Employee Voice, Workday Drive, and Dashboards/Reporting. You will also support the execution of the HR tech roadmap, participate in and lead portions of Workday-related projects, and drive continuous improvement across Life Fitness / Hammer Strength’s Workday tenant and UKG Dimensions timekeeping instance.

Key Responsibilities

• Configure, maintain, and support Workday SKUs including HCM, Recruiting, Advanced Compensation, Benefits, Payroll, Time Tracking, Absence Management, Performance, Talent, Peakon Employee Voice, Workday Drive, and Dashboards/Reporting
• Support the execution of the HR tech roadmap in partnership with HR leadership
• Participate in and lead portions of Workday-related projects, including the annual engagement survey, new module implementations, enhancements, process redesign, and system upgrades
• Coordinate and execute project activities such as configuration, testing (unit, integration, UAT), data validation, and deployment support
• Identify and implement process and system improvements to enhance efficiency, data accuracy, and user experience
• Develop and maintain standard and ad hoc reports, dashboards, and analytics to support business and HR decision-making
• Maintain and support integrations between Workday and other enterprise systems
• Provide end-user support, training, and documentation to HR teams, managers, and employees
• Troubleshoot system issues, manage tickets, and ensure timely resolution of production support needs

Qualifications

• 6-8 years of HRIS experience, with a minimum of 3 years hands-on experience with Workday
• Bachelor’s degree in information technology, HR Information Systems, or related field preferred
• Experience configuring and supporting multiple Workday modules (Core HCM required; additional modules strongly preferred)
• Demonstrated experience supporting or leading HRIS or Workday-related projects (e.g., implementations, enhancements, integrations)
• Hands-on experience with Workday EIBs, including building, testing, and troubleshooting inbound/outbound integrations and mass data loads required; experience with other integrations (APIs, etc.) strongly preferred
• Experience participating in testing cycles (UAT, regression, integrations) and system deployments
• Experience supporting HR systems in a multi-site environment required, global experience strongly preferred
• Solid understanding of HR processes across the employee lifecycle
• Experience with Workday reporting and dashboards desirable
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail
• Able to manage multiple priorities and contribute to project timelines
• Effective communication and collaboration skills across technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Advanced analytical and excel proficiency

What Life Fitness / Hammer Strength is Looking For

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in information technology, HR Information Systems, or a related field, with 6-8 years of HRIS experience, including 3 years of hands-on experience with Workday. They should have experience configuring and supporting multiple Workday modules, particularly Core HCM, and hands-on experience with Workday EIBs. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, along with advanced Excel proficiency, are essential. The candidate should also have experience supporting HR systems in a multi-site environment and be able to manage multiple priorities and contribute to project timelines.