Sr. Manager, HRIS Data Strategy & Security

About the role

The ES Office of Data (ES OOD) is the strategic data foundation for Salesforce's Global Employee Success (ES) Operations. The Senior Manager, HRIS Data Strategy & Security leads the strategic guidance on data approaches, data dependencies, and execution plans for high-impact ES initiatives. They manage the technology operations roadmap for Workday and connected ES systems, balance innovation with operational stability, and develop scalable processes, intake models, and governance structures.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the trusted data strategy advisor and SME for critical HRIS data programs — including annual compensation, G4G, M&A data harmonization and promotions
• Define and execute data strategies for large-scale programs ensuring zero-error, on-time delivery for all critical cycles
• Manage and prioritize the HRIS backlog — balancing BAU operational demands with strategic program delivery
• Own HRIS security strategy, policies, and governance across Workday and connected systems, including SOX controls management, security intake, and security planner oversight
• Lead a team of HRIS security SMEs (security planners, security admins) ensuring appropriate access controls, provisioning, and de-provisioning are executed with precision
• Champion privacy-by-design principles across all HRIS systems and employee data handling practices
• Partner with audit and compliance teams to maintain and evidence security controls, and lead remediation of any findings
• Leverage or critically think about how to integrate AI into work processes, decision-making, or problem-solving
• Develop and lead a team of HRIS strategy, security, and program management professionals

Requirements

• 8+ years of progressive experience in HRIS, HR technology, data strategy, or related fields — with demonstrated ownership of HRIS systems and data programs at scale
• Deep Workday expertise — including security administration, EIBs, business process configuration, and system governance; additional experience with Workday Prism, Workday Adaptive Planning a plus
• HRIS Security leadership — proven experience designing and managing HRIS security frameworks, access governance, SOX compliance, and audit readiness
• Technical program management — strong track record managing complex, cross-functional technology programs involving multiple stakeholders and systems
• Data strategy acumen — experience leading data strategic planning for large HR programs (compensation, M&A, headcount, promotions) with zero-error execution requirements
• Cross-functional influence — demonstrated ability to partner effectively with IT, product, legal, compliance, and COE teams across a global, matrixed organization

Qualifications

• People leadership — experience leading and developing high-performing teams with a coaching and growth mindset

Skills

• Experience leveraging or critically thinking about how to integrate AI into work processes, decision-making, or problem-solving

Benefits

At Salesforce, we offer a variety of benefits to help you live well including: time off programs, medical, dental, vision, mental health support, paid parental leave, life and disability insurance, 401(k), and an employee stock purchasing program. More details about company benefits can be found at the following link: https://www.salesforcebenefits.com.

Pay

Compensation offered will be determined by factors such as location, job level, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Certain roles may be eligible for incentive compensation, equity, and benefits.

Schedule

Not specified.