HRIS Manager (Workday)

Haverford College invites applications for our full-time (37.5 hours per week), exempt, benefits-eligible HRIS Manager opportunity.

Total Compensation

• Salary: Salary range begins at $96,000
• Benefits: The College offers a comprehensive benefits program that includes possible work-from-home opportunities, automatic 10% retirement contribution to your retirement account upon eligibility (no match required), a 50% tuition benefit for dependent children upon eligibility, 14 paid holidays (including the week before New Year’s Day), affordable medical plans, Health Savings Account contribution of $700 for individuals and $1400 for families (no match required, available to employees enrolled in the High Deductible Health Plan), and a beautiful arboretum campus with walking trail and easy public transportation access. Please visit the Benefits page for more information.
• Work Location: This position will be eligible for a hybrid work schedule, pursuant to the College’s Work Location Policy.

About the Position

The HRIS Manager serves as the primary technical and operational liaison connecting the Office of Human Resources (HR), the Payroll Office, and Instructional & Information Technology Services (IITS). This position holds key responsibility for maintaining, optimizing, and supporting the institution’s human resources information systems, primarily focused on Workday HCM, Workday Payroll, and associated third-party integrations. Working collaboratively across departments, the HRIS Manager ensures Workday data integrity, streamlines business processes, supports custom dashboard and report creation, leads system upgrade testing, and manages enhancement projects across HR, Payroll, and IITS functional areas.

Primary Responsibilities

HRIS Operations & Systems Management (40%)

• Oversee daily operations of HRIS systems while establishing and maintaining HRIS governance structures, data standards, security protocols, and internal controls
• Lead and support efforts related to system upgrades, implementation of new modules, and system enhancements
• Develop and maintain HRIS documentation, procedures, and user guides/SOP
• Lead the technical configuration, planning, and execution for annual HR cycles, including performance reviews, compensation increases, and open enrollment
• Support and maintain benefits provider integrations, EIB uploads, automated workflows, and data exchanges
• Partner with the Benefits Administrator to generate compliance reports (e.g., ACA) and optimize benefits-related workflows
• Compile complex HR reports, metrics, and logs for staff, leadership, compliance requirements, and external audits
• Build, configure, and maintain custom dashboards and reporting tools for HR staff, managers, and end-users
• Create and maintain HRIS job aids, documentation, and user guides; update and manage the HRIS training section on the HR webpage
• Deliver Workday HCM training sessions for end-users, new hires, and during New Hire Orientation

Payroll Systems Alignment & Support (30%)

• Partner with the Payroll team to ensure data integrity, alignment, and seamless execution of cross-functional HR and Payroll business processes
• Conduct routine system audits to verify accuracy across HR and Payroll data fields, pay structures, and deductions
• Assist with payroll-related compliance, audit reporting, and third-party vendor data reconciliations
• Troubleshoot user issues, functional errors, and technical bottlenecks specific to Payroll processing within Workday
• Develop and update technical job aids, documentation, and web resources for payroll-related self-service tasks

IITS Technical Integration & System Administration (30%)

• Collaborate with IITS to review, test, maintain, and troubleshoot inbound/outbound third-party system integrations, API connections, and EIB uploads
• Lead functional testing, scope assessments, and operational rollouts for bi-annual Workday system upgrades, new feature releases, and patches
• Partner with IITS and HR/Payroll stakeholders to analyze, document, and re-engineer business processes to optimize system functionality
• Manage technical aspects of Workday project enhancements, ensuring milestones and deadlines are met
• Track Workday technology trends, evaluate new features, and propose system enhancements to support institutional strategic goals
• Serve as technical contact with third-party software vendors to resolve interface and integration issues

Line of Report: The HRIS Manager reports to the Assistant Vice President of Human Resources.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution OR an equivalent combination of education, professional certification, and directly related experience
• Minimum of five (5) years of hands-on experience configuring, supporting, or administering Workday HCM and Workday Payroll (or equivalent enterprise HCM platforms)

Professional Competencies

• Proven expertise in Workday business processes, security groups, calculated fields, and integration tools (EIBs, Core Connectors)
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly MS Excel (pivot tables, complex formulas, data modeling)
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and system troubleshooting abilities
• Strong project management, organizational, and prioritizing skills to handle competing deadlines
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills, with a track record of collaborating effectively across diverse teams in a shared governance environment
• High level of discretion, ethical judgment, and commitment to maintaining strict confidentiality

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working within a higher education or non-profit environment, ideally within a small college setting
• Broad understanding of higher education HR, Payroll, and Benefits policies, labor laws, and statutory compliance reporting (e.g., ACA, FLSA)