HRIS Manager (Workday)

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.

Key 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.

Required

• 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 & 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.

Preferred

• Workday certifications (Time Tracking, Payroll, and Benefits).

• Experience leading FLSA compliance initiatives and payroll-related regulatory changes.

• Background supporting mergers, acquisitions, or large-scale system rollouts.

• Strong project management skills and experience working with cross-functional stakeholders.

Key Competencies

• 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

Compensation: $115,000- $150,000

• 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